GOAT Fest: Canada’s Ultimate Hot Sauce Festival

GOAT Fest is back at the Concordia Club in Kitchener on Saturday, October 3, 2026, bringing together hot sauce, food, drinks, live entertainment and a concert from The Blue Stones.

There will be 30+ hot sauce makers on site, including Canada’s biggest selection of Hot Ones sauces. You can also meet Smokin’ Ed Currie, creator of Pepper X, and Bill, the Camera Guy from Hot Ones.

There’s plenty to eat too, with 10 food stations serving everything from wings and oysters to burgers, bao, jerk chicken, grilled cheese and more. There will also be craft beer, cocktails, Caesars and non-alcoholic options available.

During the Day

The day session runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to all ages. Along with the hot sauce, food and drinks, there will be live pro wrestling, entertainment and family activities including Touch-a-Truck.

Day tickets are $15, and kids 12 and under get in free, making it an easy family outing for the afternoon.

In the Evening

From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., GOAT Fest becomes a 19+ event with more food, drinks, hot sauce and entertainment, leading into a headline performance from Canadian chart-toppers The Blue Stones.

It’s the full festival and concert experience, with plenty to check out before the music starts.

GOAT Fest 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location: Concordia Club, Kitchener
Day Session: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | All ages | $15 | Kids 12 and under free
Evening Session: 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. | 19+
Headliner: The Blue Stones

For tickets, the full schedule and more information, visit GoatFest.ca.