# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pepper Palooza
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: After an incredible inaugural year that welcomed more than 1,000 attendees, showcased 30+ restaurants and vendors, and raised thousands of dollars for local charities, Pepper Palooza is back—and bigger, bolder, and hotter than ever.

Buffalo has Wing Fest. Now Western New York has the festival dedicated to another hometown favorite: the legendary stuffed banana pepper.

From classic Italian recipes passed down through generations to creative twists like pizzas, dips, soups, burgers, egg rolls, and more, Pepper Palooza celebrates one of the region's most iconic comfort foods while showcasing the incredible talent of Western New York's restaurant community.

Hosted by appétit and SLA Solutions, Pepper Palooza isn't just a food festival—it's a celebration of local restaurants, local businesses, and giving back. Every ticket sold helps support outstanding local nonprofit organizations, meaning every pepper enjoyed makes a difference in our community.

Throughout the afternoon, guests can sample stuffed pepper creations from some of Western New York's favorite restaurants, vote for the coveted People's Choice Awards, watch chefs compete for Judge's Choice, enjoy local craft beverages, shop artisan vendors, listen to live entertainment, and experience one of the area's fastest-growing food festivals.

Whether you're a lifelong stuffed pepper fanatic or just looking for an unforgettable day of great food, drinks, music, and community, Pepper Palooza 2026 promises more flavor, more competition, and more excitement than ever before.

Come hungry. Vote often. Celebrate local.

Sunday, October 11, 2026
Wings Meeting Place – Orchard Park, NY

The heat is on. 🔥
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/orchard-park/pepper-palooza/200030347463148
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, nonprofit, charities, harvest-festival, meetups, contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 156

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Orchard Park
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Wings Meeting Place
- **lat**: 42.776269831035
- **long**: -78.779618061721
- **full address**: The Wings Meeting Place, 3964 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127-2275, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Pepper Palooza
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/23d0b00508d6534fe9405b7eb5a012d3de19b93e91724c3b1ebb3a544402b04c-rimg-w1200-h500-dc080808-gmir?v=1786899972

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pepper Palooza being held?
  - **A:** Pepper Palooza takes place on Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at The Wings Meeting Place, 3964 California Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127-2275, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pepper Palooza?
  - **A:** Pepper Palooza is organized by Pepper Palooza.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Pepper Palooza's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Pepper Palooza a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Pepper Palooza has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pepper Palooza is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Orchard Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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