2026 Hops & Hot Sauce Fest
Dive into a fiery and hop-infused adventure at the Hops and Hot Sauce Festival, where the bold flavors of hoppy beers meet the fiery zest of artisanal hot sauces. This unique festival, set in the picturesque Wilder Park in Downtown Aurora, offers an exclusive tasting experience featuring a selection of the finest hoppy (and non-hoppy) beers and canned cocktails from local Chicagoland breweries and an unlimited sampling of artisanal hot sauces from across the Midwest.
Join us on Saturday, August 22nd for a day of flavor exploration, scenic views of the Fox River, and a celebration of the vibrant craft culture of the region.
General Admission: 3pm to 7pm
What's included with the ticket?
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: Entrance into the 2026 Hops and Hot sauce Festival, plus unlimited samples of hot sauce, access to your favorite food trucks, lawn games, live music, and cigar bar.
BEER SAMPLE TICKET: Entrance to the 2026 Hops and Hot Sauce Festival, plus 20 - 3 oz. beer pours (60 ounces of beer / canned cocktails) from local breweries, unlimited samples of hot sauce, access to your favorite food trucks, lawn games, live music, and cigar bar.
Who are the Breweries?
Art History, Kishwaukee, Obscurity Brewing & Meadhall and Cidery, Brewers Kitchen, Peeled Cider, Blind Corner, Pollyana, Tighthead, Tangled Roots, Riverlands, Miskatonic, Noon Whistle, Pipeworks, Penrose, Black Horizon, Half Acre, Sketchbook, Funny Water, and more!
Who are the Hot Sauce & Fiery Food Vendors?
Coming soon!
Transfer
Deadline: August 22, 2026 6:00 pm CST
