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Hot Pepper Festival October 28, 2023

Hot Pepper Festival

Everything's Hotter in Texas!

When:

Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 9 am - 6 pm

Where:

Palestine Main Street

Main Stage located at:
300 W. Oak Street
Palestine, Texas 75801

Can You Handle the Heat?:

The "Hottest Little Festival in Texas" has something for everyone throughout the streets of Historic Downtown Palestine!

Food
Arts & Crafts
Live Music ALL DAY LONG

2022 Schedule of Events

Hot Pepper Festival Parade

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Oct 28, 2023 | 10:00 AM

FREE

The Parade will begin at the Anderson County Courthouse at 500 N Church Street. It will proceed down Avenue A and turn RIGHT on Spring Street, then RIGHT on Queen Street, then RIGHT on Crawford Street and back up to the Anderson County Courthouse.

Turtle Race

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Oct 22, 2022 | 11:30 AM

Free

Rotary Park 400 W Main Street

Lolly Lick-a-thon

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Oct 22, 2022 | 12:00 PM

Sponsored by Intensity Academy at the El Fuego Food Stage

Hot Pepper Eating Contest

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Oct 22, 2022 | 2:00 PM

Atomic Wing Eating Contest

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Oct 22, 2022 | 4:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking

Where do I park?

Do I have to pay to park?

Are there any areas off limits?

Parade

What is the Parade route?

What time does the parade start?

If I am in the parade, what time do I need to be there?

More Information:

Hot Pepper Festival Main Facebook Page:

Hot Pepper Festival

Vendor Application:

Become a Vendor

Call:

903.729-6066

Email:

info@palestinechamber.org

Parade Application