Sun, Sep 13
|The Plant
19th Annual Pepperfest!
One of our oldest traditions, Pepperfest celebrates peppers from garden to plate and glass with food, makers, and plenty of flavor
Time & Location
Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Plant, 220 Lorax Ln, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA
About the event
Pepperfest is one of The Plant's oldest and most beloved traditions. For nearly two decades, this celebration has brought together growers, makers, chefs, and pepper lovers to honor one of the world's most versatile ingredients. From sweet peppers to serious heat, Pepperfest showcases the creativity and agricultural spirit that define our community.
Peppers are part of The Plant's story. The smoky, heat-free aji dulce tobago pepper used in Fair Game's Flying Pepper Vodka was originally developed on a farm right here on campus. Today, those peppers are grown just across the road at Little Pond Gardens. They find their way into cocktails at Fair Game, dishes at Kingston99, and menus at restaurants throughout the Triangle. Pepperfest celebrates that connection between growers, makers, and the foods and drinks we love.
Are you a maker of hot sauces, pepper jellies, or other pepper-related products or condiments? Join our pepper market! Apply here…