2026 Hops & Hot Sauce Fest ***POSTPONED*** New Date OCTOBER 17, 2026
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 Aurora Athletic Club near 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, October 17th 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: 2pm 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, outdoor bowling, 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?
Tighthead, Riverlands, Noon Whistle, Pipeworks, Penrose, Black Horizon, Half Acre, Real American Beer, and more!
Who are the Hot Sauce & Fiery Food Vendors?
Angry Irishman, Papa Caps, Hot Otter Sauce, SydPlayEat, Slap You Silly, Vine Cult Mix, Bean's Hot Sauce, Bruninis, Sweet Cyndee's Bees, Underground Roots, Garlic Breath, Feel the Burn, Lil Bird Kitchens, Gindo's Spice of Life
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