Get Ready to Spice Up Your October!

Thursday, October 2, 2025 | Rocklands Arlington
All proceeds benefit the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation

Join us for one of the hottest (and tastiest) nights in D.C.—a bold, smoky, family-friendly evening supporting the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation.

🐷 What’s on the Menu?

All-you-can-eat Rockland's pulled pork and hearty sides
A selection of beer and wine
And the main event: the Hot Sauce Contest, where local sauce-makers battle it out for trophies and the coveted Judge's Winner & People’s Choice champion titles.

🌶️ Want to Compete?
Think your sauce has what it takes?

Only the first 25 entries will be accepted
Drop off 20 oz of labeled sauce by 4:30 PM on event day
Contestants must be present to win
Bring the Heat – Sign Up Now!

🚒 Fun for the Whole Family
This is a kid-friendly event!

Arlington Public Safety will be on site with a fire truck display courtesy of the Arlington Fire Department
Meet firefighters, check out the gear, and let the little ones explore while you enjoy great food and bold flavors.

🔥Behind the Spice: A Cause That Matters

All proceeds benefit the D.C. Firefighters Burn Foundation, supporting burn survivors—especially children and injured firefighters—through every step of recovery. Since 2004, DCFFBF has provided over $1.25 million in funding for emergency support, peer programs, firefighter retreats, and the Children’s Burn Camp.

Bring your appetite, your kids, and your competitive spirit—
Let’s turn up the heat and turn it into hope.

Please note: By attending this event, you consent to photography, video, and audio recording as outlined in our Crowd Release/Notice of Filming and Photography. If you do not agree, please do not enter the event premises.

Rocklands 12th Annual Hot Sauce Contest and Pig Roast

Where Hot Sauce Meets a Hot Cause—This October!