Frequently Asked Questions
here’s what you need to know!
Yes, tickets will also be available at the door pending capacity.
Unfortunately, no refunds. But you can gift the tickets to a friend!
Lots of FREE tastings from the hot sauce vendors.
Go in with a plan. Do you want to sample everything with mangoes? Are smokey sauces your fav? Do you LOVE Ghost Peppers? Make a plan, your mouth and your stomach will thank you!
Bring a backpack or bag to carry all your hot sauce purchases.
Yes. Show floor is fully licensed for alcohol. Try out the Jalapeno beer!
Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
Yes, lots of parking available for the day and on a bus route too! Plus Uber will be available in case you enjoy too many adult beverages.
Yes, we have food to please every palate. And ice cream too! But Shaw Centre is cashless so please bring a debit or credit card.
You need to register at the Heating up the Capital booth at least 30 minutes before the contest. No charge to compete. Spaces are limited.
Yes! Most vendors will be accepting credit/debit card purchases, but bring cash just in case.
Come for the drinks, beer, food and entertainment! Watch your friends test their limits!
Yes.
Shaw Centre is selling food and beverages and they are totally cashless so bring your debit or credit card. The hot sauce makers usually take debit or credit but some only take cash. So bring lots of cash and your cards!
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed unless they are service animals and marked as such.