St. Augustine/Palm Coast
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Datil Fest

  • When: Saturday, November 8, 2025,  9:00 am -  8:00 pm
  • Location: Palatka Riverfront, Palatka,FL
  • Cost: See site for pricing

Datil Pepper Showdown – Taste and vote on sweet, savory, and drink creations from local professional chefs and restaurants.

Datil Vendors Galore – Stock up on small-batch hot sauces, salsas, jams, pickles, rubs, and other datil-infused delights.

Live Music & Family Fun – Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with live bands, contests, tasting events, cold brews, and family-friendly entertainment.

Kids Zone – Fun Play area for the kiddos sponsored by Putnam Classical Academy!

Culinary Tasting & Competition – Ready to sample up to 30 of the most creative and delicious datil-infused culinary creations ever! All made by local chef's!

Farm Fresh – Score fresh-picked datil peppers, seedling plants, and learn how to grow your own heirloom datil plants.

Meet the Makers – Chat with sauce-makers, chefs, farmers, and hot pepper legends like Minorcan Mike, Dat’l Hook Ya John, and more.

Make History – Join us in signing our “Save the Datil” petition to make the datil pepper Florida’s official state pepper.

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