WATERLOO REGION’S HOT SAUCE & CRAFT BEER EVENT GOAT FEST RETURNS TO CONCORDIA CLUB ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Hot sauce
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.
Beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic & more
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!
Pizza, wings, tacos & more
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.
Live entertainment (including headline performance by JJ WILDE)!
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.
Special guests
Smokin’ Ed Currie: The creator of the world’s hottest peppers and founder of PuckerButt Pepper Co.
OG Camera Guy Bill: The man behind the lens on Hot Ones and a fan-favorite in the hot sauce world.
Mike Jack: Canadian spice king, Guinness World Record holder, and all-around fire-breather.
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