CAN YOU HANDLE THE HEAT?

Welcome to the 5th annual Heating up the Capital!!

Meet 35 Canadian Hot Sauce Makers, sample their sauces and buy some to take home with you.

Quench your appetite with adult beverages, food and quench the heat with ice cream… even Jalapeno beer!

Plus, enjoy the spicy entertainment on The Capital Punishment Stage!

Saturday, September 13, 2025 • 10am – 6pm Eastern

Smokie Ridge Vineyard

Registration for vendors and ticket sales will start shortly.

Keep it spicy!

Buy tickets!

Heating up the Capital 2025

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Who will be named 2024 ECA Champion?! Find out in LEVANTA Magazine | September 2024

Can You Handle the Heat?

Welcome to the 4th Annual Heating up the Capital – Ottawa’s Hot Sauce Expo — Presented by betternetworks!

Featuring Special Guests: Haico’s Hot Sauce • Sorry Sauce • Sons of Fire • Valley Sausage Co. • Maritime Madness & more!

Flip through to learn more about how these individuals keep it spicy in LEVANTA (L.I.F.T.) Magazine! — LEVANTA Magazine: L.I.F.T. others up – Our goal is to feature our Community Partners, share Creative Wellness strategies for you and your family, plus support small businesses – a win-win-win for everyone!