Saturday, August 23, 2025
3pm to 7pm

Welcome to the ultimate celebration of flavor and heat at the second annual Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Festival!

Featuring a variety of hoppy beers from some of the best local craft breweries the Midwest has to offer alongside local artisanal hot sauce and spicy food makers. Plus live music, food trucks, cigar bar, games, contests and more!

All this is set in Wilder Park overlooking the Fox River in downtown Aurora. Feel free to bring a blanket and park yourself in the lawn while you take it all in. Or head up to the cigar bar with your beer and enjoy the best view of the whole festival.

Whether you're a seasoned chili-head or just starting to explore the world of heat, there's something for everyone at the Midwest Hops and Hot Sauce Festival!

Tickets On Sale Now!!