Over 30 of the top hot sauce makers from across Canada and beyond — all bringing the heat! From mild and flavourful to full-blown face-melters, there’s something for every spice lover.
Plus, sample the largest selection of Hot Ones sauces in Canada, all in one place. 🔥
Need to cool the fire? We’ve got you covered. We’ve curated a tap list from some of Ontario’s top craft breweries, small-batch distilleries, and cocktail artisans. Plus, thanks to our partners at the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, free milk is on hand to help tame the flames. Sip, sample, and discover your new favorite local pour!
Bring your appetite! Goat Fest 2025 features a stacked lineup of gourmet food trucks and local restaurants, serving up everything from BBQ and tacos to vegan delights and sweet treats. Whether you’re craving comfort food or bold global flavors, you’ll find something to keep you full and fired up all day (and night) long.
We’re talking the official KW Oktoberfest keg tapping, spicy food challenges, roaming performers, side shows, and a full lineup of live music—capped off with a headline set from Juno Award-winner JJ Wilde. Come for the heat, stay for the party. Unforgettable memories guaranteed.
The creator of the world’s hottest peppers and founder of PuckerButt Pepper Co.
The man behind the lens on Hot Ones and a fan-favorite in the hot sauce world.
Canadian spice king, Guinness World Record holder, and all-around fire-breather.
Goat Fest is the fiery heart of Waterloo Region where bold hot sauce meets cold craft beer, all inside the biggest Bavarian celebration outside of Germany.
Step through the gates and brace yourself for one of the spiciest, most flavour-packed days this region has ever seen. We’re talking top hot sauce makers from across North America, paired with hand-picked breweries, distilleries, and mouth-watering food vendors delivering flavour experiences for die-hard chili heads and the pepper-curious alike.
Sample, shop, and discover sauces from mild to melt-your-face hot, including Canada’s largest lineup of makers featured on the hit YouTube series Hot Ones.
Then, as night falls, get ready to rock JUNO Award–winning powerhouse JJ Wilde takes the stage, leading an unforgettable evening of music and energy.
It’s spicy. It’s Bavarian. It’s Wunderbar!
