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.
- Website: www.datilfest.com
- Category: Family Fun
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