Chile Pepper Festival 2017 Spicy Tastings & More

Sunday, October 1, 2017 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Gates open at 10 a.m. Last admission at 5:30 p.m.

Tastings

Brooklyn’s sizzling showcase of volcanic victuals, featuring tantalizing tastings from dozens of artisanal food vendors

Sahadi's Souk

A Brooklyn tradition since 1895, Sahadi’s brings its award-winning Middle Eastern flavors to BBG.

Official Webpage
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Chile Chat

Get the 411 on chile peppers with gardener and capsicum connoisseur Gregory Seaton.

Activity takes place in the Herb Garden
11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Hot Chiles for Cool Kids

Pot up a pepper plant to take home.

Activity takes place in the Discovery Garden Pavilion
11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Peppery Pages Pop-up with Community Bookstore

Community Bookstore Webpage

Peruse a sumptuous array of spicy titles and enjoy book signings with the metro area’s hottest authors:
- 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Peppers of the Americas: The Remarkable Capsicums That Forever Changed Flavor with author Maricel E. Presilla
- 11 a.m.–3 p.m. The New Taste of Chocolate: A Cultural and Natural History of Cacao with Recipes with author Maricel E. Presilla
- 3–4 p.m. Vibrant India: Fresh Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Brooklyn with author Chitra Agrawal