Summer of 2023 is On Fire!
Hot sauce, salsas, mustards, rubs, hot sauce, marinades, beef jerky, and, oh, did we mention hot sauce? We’re thrilled to announce the return of Weekend of Fire August 5, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm and August 6, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at The Oscar Event Center & The Oscar Station! Enjoy more samples, more fiery foods, and more heat with brand new competitions, hot rides, and plenty of the spicy foods that you love!
The Festival
The Singe Bar
Craft your own hot and spicy cocktail at The Singe Bar! Our bartenders will provide the spirits for you to make the perfect Bloody Mary. Make them as mild or as wild as you want and challenge your friends to try something new!
New Cars & Competitions
Feel the heat on Sunday with flame-hot foods and fiery decals! Over 50 hot rides from Freedom Scene are coming to The Oscar Station parking lot for public guests and event attendees alike to admire and enjoy during Festival hours. Touring the car show is free, but a ticket is required for full access to the Festival next door. Meanwhile, it’s vendor versus vendor in a fiery foods showdown to determine your favorites! Recipes from participating vendors will go head-to-head in the Arena of Fire, and we’ll let you sign-up to try them, if you dare. Vote for your favorites to decide the 2023 champion!
Hot Sauce & Hot Rides Car Show Presented by:
Test your mettle in the Arena of Fire
Think you can take the heat? Challenge your fellow hot heads in the Arena of Fire! Go head-to-head with family and friends in a battle of wills to see who beats the burn! Keep an eye out for sign-up booths at the show to join the fun. Spaces are limited so interested parties should sign up early.
Most of all, have fun!
You’ll see stilt walkers, fire performers, balloon twisters, LED performers, and more at the Weekend of Fire! Capture fun memories together in our 360 Photo Booth as you enjoy live music, entertainment, and lively competition. Find some of the best deals of the year for your favorite fiery foods, direct from the creators! So, on behalf of our Jungle Jim’s team, we’re officially inviting you to Weekend of Fire 2023! We can’t wait to see you!
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Directions, Parking & Lodging
The Oscar Station at Jungle Jim’s International Market
8871 N. Gilmore Rd.
Fairfield, OH 45014
Parking
Need somewhere to stay?
Jungle Jim’s has partnered with the following hotels and special offers may be available for customers who book their rooms with them. When making your reservations be sure to mention that you will be attending a Junglefest!
Holiday Inn at Centre Park of West Chester
5800 Muhlhauser Rd.
West Chester Township, OH 45069
Welcome to the Brand New West Chester Hotel at Centre Park! Welcome as you begin your journey to Centre Park and step into an extraordinary experience at the Holiday Inn Cincinnati North – West Chester featuring Ohio’s first Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse. Located 20 miles from Downtown Cincinnati and within minutes of I-275 and I-75, our hotel rises above all of the competition.
Phone: 513-874-2744
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Muhlhauser Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
The Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Centre is the perfect place for you to stay on your next getaway! Located conveniently off of I-75 in West Chester, the Cincinnati Marriott North features 295 comfortable guest rooms, 24-hour business center, wireless Internet, non-smoking rooms, indoor lap pool, executive fitness center, and so much more! The property also features the RiverCity Grille Restaurant and Lounge, a great casual dining experience, which is a great way to end a long day!
Phone: 513-874-7335
Hilton Garden Inn
9306 Schulze Dr.
West Chester, OH 45069
The Hilton Garden Inn West Chester hotel is conveniently located off I-75 within one mile of businesses, shops, restaurants and many activities! Feel at home in a bright and spacious guest room or suite, equipped with complimentary WiFi, an HDTV, a mini-refrigerator, a plush Garden Sleep System bed, a work desk with ergonomic chair and a Keurig® coffee maker. Unwind in the Lounge or on the patio, and enjoy tasty American cuisine in the welcoming Garden Grille & Bar.
Phone: 513-860-3170
Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton
1 Riverfront Plaza
Hamilton, OH 45011
The Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton hotel is ideal for the business traveler, with 120 guestrooms, 6,500 square feet of meeting and banquet space with full catering available, and a healthy breakfast buffet. Looking for Miami University hotels? The Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton is a short drive from Miami University and a perfect choice for your next trip to Butler County. Situated in the heart of downtown Hamilton, “The City of Sculpture,” the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton is close to many dining, entertainment, and shopping options. The Courtyard provides exactly the room you need for work, relaxation and sleep with a large work area with well-lit desk and free high-speed Internet access. Also available is an indoor pool, exercise room, and business center.
Phone: 513-896-6200
Quality Inn West Chester
8567 Cincinnati Dayton Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069
The Quality Inn of West Chester is located conveniently off of I-75. The hotel features wonderful guest amenities including: a spacious heated indoor swimming pool, business center, Internet access, and exceptional customer service!
Phone: 513-755-3900
Home2 Suites
7145 Liberty Centre Dr.
Liberty Township, OH 45069
Settle in and stay a while at our new Home2 Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Liberty Center. Enjoy all the comforts of home just minutes from downtown Cincinnati and adjacent to Liberty Town Center. Business travelers appreciate our proximity to businesses such as Jungle Jim’s, Cincinnati Enquirer, GE Aviation, Level 3 Communications and Proctor & Gamble.
Phone: 513-644-2207
Four Points by Sheraton Cincinnati North
7500 Tylers Place Boulevard,
West Chester, OH, 45069
Four Points by Sheraton Cincinnati North is centrally located between Dayton and Cincinnati, minutes from the Voice of America Center, Cincinnati Premium Outlets, and Miami Valley Gaming. Enjoy fast & free WiFi, free parking, and local Best Brews® craft beer during your stay at our West Chester hotel.
Phone: 513-777-1101
2023 Contests
Saturday
12:00pm Oscar Station – Puckerbutt’s Pepper Eating Challenge
2:00pm Oscar Event Center – Mikey V’s Pickle Madness Challenge
3:00pm Oscar Station – Blazing Foods’ Death by Nut Challenge
5:00pm Oscar Event Center – Katie’s Jerky Challenge
Sunday
12:00pm Oscar Station – Puckerbutt’s Whiplash Wing Challenge
1:00pm Oscar Event Center – Jungle Jim’s Here’s the Fire Challenge
2:00pm Oscar Station – Gummy Bear From Hell Challenge
3:00pm Oscar Event Center – Chili Rocks’ Hot AF Dog Challenge
2023 Vendors
The Oscar Station
Zia Hatch Chile
Puckerbutt
Dr. BBQ
Pup + The Pepper
Bayou Gotham
Cantina Royal Sauce
Salsa Diablo
Spicy Margs & Fireball Slushies
Hoboken Eddie’s
Flavor and Fire
Faiya
Aime’s Gourmet Pickles
Black Cap Hot Sauce
Double Comfort Food
Steamin’ Steve’s BBQ
Ohio Hot Sauce
Greenbelly Foods
Kehe
Healsi Water
The Munchin Box
MisoHeat
Spicy Mion Hot Sauce
Coney Island Saucery
Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind
Tannenbaum Foods
Blazing Foods
DeLallo
Mule Sauce
Cooper’s Small Batch
Rib Rangers
Point Blank Pepper Co.
Nichols Farm
Bravado Spice
The Oscar Event Center
Oscar Event Center
Jungle Jim’s Seafood
Uncle Stevie’s Signature Sauce
Melinda’s Foods
Dude, Seriously
EZE Food
The Dam Jam
San-J
B.T. Leigh’s Sauces and Rubs
Hell Fire Detroit
Chugwater Chili
Uncle Snorey
Mikey V’s Foods
The Spicy Shark
The Spice Trading Post
Stanky Sauce
Sh’ That’s Hot
El Pinto Foods
Farmer Nate’s Sauce Co.
Angry Irishman
Hot Llamas Hot Sauce
Howard’s Creek Beer Cheese
Pickled Paradise
Louisiana Hot Sauce
Hank Sauce
The Mustard Man
Amplify
Tom’s Garden
Sam Sa’House
Ranellio’s Foods
Chili Rocks/Big Fork
Hell’s Kitchen Hot Sauce
Casa M Spice Co
The General’s Hot Sauce
NaugHOTie Sauce
Katie’s Premium Jerky & Snacks
Jungle Jim’s Podcast
Bloody Mary Bar
Tickets
General Admission
Each ticket gives you one-day entry for Saturday or Sunday and access to all of the awesome hot sauce, BBQ sauce, salsa, rubs, and snacks available throughout the festival. Feelin’ brave? You can enter the Arena of Fire to test your mettle against our spiciest hot sauces!
$15 + tax
Tickets available day of at The Oscar Station
Kids
This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew! A Kids Ticket includes one-day entry to Weekend of Fire for Saturday or Sunday. Kids are welcome to try as many samples as they dare, but the Arena of Fire is restricted to those 18 years of age and older. For kids that aren’t fans of spicy foods, there will be plenty of water, soft drinks, and entertainment–including stilt walkers, balloon twisters, and fire performers! Kids Tickets are for children aged 5-12 years old. Children 4 years old and younger are free!
$2 + tax
Tickets available day of at The Oscar Station
Single Day Admission
Each ticket gives you one-day entry for Saturday or Sunday and access to all of the awesome hot sauce, BBQ sauce, salsa, rubs, and snacks available throughout the festival. Feelin’ brave? You can enter the Arena of Fire to test your mettle against our spiciest hot sauces!
$15 + tax
Tickets available day of at The Oscar Station
2019 WOFI Winners
2019 Best Hot Sauce
First Place
Dude Seriously – Dude Seriously Hot Sauce
Second Place
Uncle Snorey – TBA Taste Bud Annihilator
Third Place
Hank Sauce – Cilanktro
2019 Best Hot Specialty
First Place
Dude Seriously – Hot Honey
Second Place
Uncle Snorey – Jalapeno Relish
Third Place
Spicy Shark – Hot Honey
2019 Best Hot Specialty (Non-sauce)
First Place
Grand Dad’s – Chili
Second Place
Spicy Shark – Hot Blueberry Syrup
Third Place
Slap Ya Mama – Cajun Seasoning
2019 Best Salsa
First Place
Uncle Snorey – Mango Tango
Second Place
Scotty O’ Hotty – Beer Bacon
Third Place
Little Diablo – Seared Pineapple and Ginger
2019 Best BBQ Sauce
First Place
Uncle Stevie’s – Sweet & Sassy Sasquatch
Second Place
Grand Dad’s – Hot BBQ
Third Place
Papi Joe’s – Tennessee Whiskey BBQ
2019 Special Mentions
Best Booth
Scotty O’ Hotty
Vendor vs Vendor Blind Wing Sauce Contest
Dude Seriously
Rising Star
Dude Seriously
2018 WOFI Winners
2018 Best Hot Sauce
First Place
Dude Seriously – Dude Seriously Hot Sauce
Second Place
Angry Irishman – Chipotle Sauce
Third Place
Mikey V’s – I love Taco Sauce So Much – Hot
2018 Best Hot Specialty
First Place
Elijah’s Extreme – Reaper Sauce
Second Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Beer Bacon Salsa
Third Place
Mikey V’s – Spicy Reaper Pickles
2018 Best Salsa
First Place
Mikey V’s – Smoked Bacon Salsa
Second Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Ghost Salsa
Third Place
Uncle Snorey – Mango Tango Salsa
2018 Best BBQ Sauce
First Place
Grand Dad’s – Original Homemade BBQ Sauce
Second Place
Papi Joe’s Tennessee Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Third Place
Uncle Stevie’s – Sweet N Sassy Sasquatch Sauce
2017 WOFI Winners
2017 Best Hot Sauce
First Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Beer Bacon with Scorpion Hot Sauce
Second Place
Dashelito’s – Black Burn Out Hot Sauce
Third Place
Bravado Spice – Pineapple and Habanero Hot Sauce
2017 Best BBQ Sauce
First Place
The Shed – Southern Sweet BBQ
Second Place
Chili Rocks – Fiery Pepper Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Third Place
Grand Dad’s – Original BBQ Sauce
2017 Best Salsa
First Place
Mikey V’s – Smoked Bacon Salsa
Second Place
Elijah’s Extreme – Ghost Pepper Salsa
Third Place
Scotty O’ Hotty – Ghost Pepper Salsa
2017 Best Hot Specialty
First Place
Elijah’s Extreme – Reaper Sauce
Second Place
Little Bird – Fire Syrup
Third Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Beer Bacon Chipotle
2016 WOFI Winners
2016 Best Hot Sauce
First Place
High River – Cheeba Gold
Second Place
Elijah’s Extreme – Reaper Sauce
Third Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Reaper De Muerte
2016 Best BBQ Sauce
First Place
Kentucky’s Smokin Grill
Second Place
Grand Dad’s – Original BBQ Sauce
Third Place
Papi Joe’s – Tennessee Whiskey BBQ Sauce
2016 Best Salsa
First Place
Little Diablo Salsa – Seared Pineapple and Ginger
Second Place
Bob’s Best Salsa – Black Bean and Corn
Third Place
Chili Rocks – Ghostly Reaper Salsa
2016 Best Hot Specialty
First Place
Mad Sweet Heat – Candied Jalapeno Relish
Second Place
Mad Sweet Heat – Sliced Candied Jalapeno
Third Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Beer Bacon Chipotle
2015 WOFI Winners
2015 Best Hot Sauce
First Place
CaJohn’s – Tiki Bar Hot Sauce
Second Place
Papi Joe’s – Tennesee Hot Sauce
Third Place
Scotty O’Hotty – Reaper De Muerte
2015 Best BBQ Sauce
First Place
Papi Joe’s – Tart & Tangy BBQ
Second Place
CaJohn’s – Bourbon Chipotle BBQ
Third Place
Kentucky’s Smokin’ Grill – Spicy Hot
2015 Best Salsa
First Place
Deception Salsa Oink – Spicy Bacon
Second Place
CaJohn’s – Pumpkin Salsa
Third Place
Bob’s Best Salsa – Thick & Chunky Salsa
2015 Best Hot Specialty
First Place
Scotty O’ Hotty – Beer Bacon Chipotle
Second Place
Frog Bones – Cajun Sauce Remoulade
Third Place
Papi Joe’s – Sassy Bloody Mary Mix
2015 Best Booth
First Place
Chili Rocks
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the festival?
- How much are tickets?
- Where can I buy my ticket?
- Is the show open to the public?
- Can I bring my child?
- Will there be any food or drink available besides the samples?
- Is the event indoors or outdoors?
- How much is parking?
- I heard there are contests, how do I sign up?
- I don’t like really hot sauce, is there anything for me at the show?
- Will I be able to buy products at the show?
- What if things get too hot? How do I cool my mouth down?
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Where is the festival?
Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire will be held in the new Oscar Station, our brand-new event venue. Please park in the lot facing Dixie Highway, located next to United Dairy Farmers Gas Station. Additional parking is available through the Elephant Entrance on Jungle Jim Drive, off North Gilmore Rd.
The Oscar Station at Jungle Jim’s
8871 N. Gilmore Rd.
Fairfield, OH 45014
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How much are tickets?
Our Ticket Page has all the information you need.
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Where can I buy my ticket?
Our Ticket Page has all the information you need.
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Is the show open to the public?
Yes, this is a public show and everyone is welcome. Tickets are needed for all people 5 years old and up.
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Can I bring my child?
This is a family event. Children 4 and under are free. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Will there be any food or drink available besides the samples?
Water, soft drinks and beer will be available inside the show.
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Is the event indoors or outdoors?
The show and contests will take place inside The Oscar Station which is above Jungle Jim’s International Market.
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How much is parking?
Parking is free.
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I heard there are contests, how do I sign up?
To sign up for the contests, just look for the Contest Registration Table located at the top of the stairs in the lobby of The Oscar Event Center. You can register while at the Weekend of Fire any time prior to the beginning of the contest. There is a limited number of people for each contest, so be sure to sign up as soon as you get to the show.
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I don’t like really hot sauce, is there anything for me at the show?
There are so many vendors with so many samples that everyone will have products to try. Most vendors sample and sell products that go from mild to wild, so just ask for the mild and you will be fine.
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Will I be able to buy products at the show?
Yes! The Weekend of Fire is definitely a great place to purchase all kinds of products! You get to sample everything, so why not purchase your favorites? Some of the vendors will bring new products to the show that are just coming into the market so you will be the first to have the chance to purchase them.
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What if things get too hot? How do I cool my mouth down?
There are a few things that will help you with too much heat. One is starch. Since many vendors will be giving out samples of sauces on a chip, you can try a few chips to take a few degrees off your tongue. Also try soft drinks, beer and mixed drinks. Avoid water, as it won’t help much.
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