First-Ever 2-Day Hot Sauce Festival Coming to Detroit

The Masonic Temple and 2 Dogs Hot Sauce are hosting the inaugural spicy celebration.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:24pm

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Detroit will host its first-ever two-day hot sauce festival this summer, presented by the Masonic Temple and 2 Dogs Hot Sauce. The festival will take place on August 1-2 and will feature hot sauce sampling, spicy challenges, live music, hands-on classes, and more.

Why it matters

The festival highlights Detroit's growing food and beverage scene, showcasing local producers like 2 Dogs Hot Sauce and bringing the community together around a shared love of all things spicy. It also provides a unique opportunity for hot sauce enthusiasts to discover new brands and flavors.

The details

The hot sauce festival will be held at the historic Masonic Temple in downtown Detroit. Attendees can sample a variety of hot sauces, participate in spicy eating challenges, enjoy live music performances, and take hands-on classes to learn more about making and using hot sauce. General admission tickets start at $20, with options to upgrade to a tote bag or VIP package.

  • The hot sauce festival will take place on August 1-2, 2026.

The players

Masonic Temple

A landmark event venue in downtown Detroit that is hosting the inaugural hot sauce festival.

2 Dogs Hot Sauce

A local hot sauce company based in Ferndale, Michigan, that is co-presenting the festival.

Brian Jones

The co-founder of 2 Dogs Hot Sauce, which is helping to organize the festival.

Todd Larson

The co-founder of 2 Dogs Hot Sauce, which is helping to organize the festival.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring Detroit's first-ever hot sauce festival to the Masonic Temple this summer. It's going to be a spicy good time for the whole community.”

— Brian Jones, Co-founder, 2 Dogs Hot Sauce

What’s next

Tickets for the hot sauce festival will go on sale to the general public on June 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The inaugural Detroit Hot Sauce Festival is an exciting new addition to the city's vibrant food and beverage scene, offering a unique opportunity for locals and visitors alike to celebrate the fiery flavors of artisanal hot sauces.