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-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority
There are less than two months to go until Oxford heats up with the annual NC Hot Sauce Contest! This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The NC Hot Sauce Contest brings thousands of people to downtown Oxford to interact with friends, merchants, fans, artisans and vendors. In 2018, the event topped 18,000 visitors!
North Carolina’s finest hot sauces and barbeque sauces, along with breweries and wineries spice up the blends and texture of downtown’s historic streets.
Enter the NC Pepper Eating Contest sponsored by Bailey Farms. Capture all the history of Oxford by visiting the Granville County Museum and their September Sensations Bazaar at the Harris Exhibit Hall, famous for showcasing local artisans.
The day will include activities for children, local shops waiting to greet you and great restaurants, all at your fingertips.
For more details, including sponsor information, vendor forms and contest entry, please visit the NC Hot Sauce Contest website at www.nchotsaucecontest.com.