Know someone who thinks they can handle the hottest peppers in the world? Tell ‘em to prove it by competing in the ‘10 Deadly Peppers Hot Pepper Eating Competition’ at Easton Farmers’ Market.
The contest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of the Market’s Chile Pepper Day in Centre Square. The fearless can sign up now for the infamous challenge at eastonpublicmarket.com/calendar. The contest is only open to 12 competitors.
The competition starts at 11 a.m. and participants will work their way from mild peppers like jalapenos and habaneros to the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, which boasts 1.2 - 2 million on the Scoville. A jalapeno, for reference, usually clocks in around 5,000.
In 2017, the contest deadlocked in a tie. In 2018, Brian Kuronya, of Bethlehem, was declared the winner.
The last competitor to raise his or her milk flag of surrender will earn a trophy, $50 in Market tokens, beer from Hijinx Brewery and Shawnee Craft Brewing Co., a variety of hot sauces and peppers, and lots of market swag.
All the pepper scraps from the contest will be disposed of through the Easton Compost Program.
EFM vendors will also get into the spirit of Chile Pepper Day, offering a variety of hot sauces and menu items to enjoy at the market or at home.
Guests can enjoy live music from Rio Basso, a visit from one of the market’s sponsors, Merchants Bank, and guest vendors HiJinx Brewery and Shawnee Craft Brewing Co.
Later that same day in Easton, from 2-7 p.m., foodies can enjoy the second annual West Ward Boil & Brews. This pet-friendly block party is hosted outside Black & Blue, 683 Walnut Street. Food and drink will be served by the restaurants in the Beermuda Triangle - Porters’ Pub, Two Rivers Brewing Co. and Black & Blue. The menu will feature blue crabs, crawfish, crab cakes, and Southern sweets.
Visitors can enjoy outdoor games, kids’ activities and live music from Blue Heart’s Revelry, Big Easy Easton Brass and Pentley Holmes.
ABOUT: Easton Farmers’ Market (EFM) is a program of the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP). EFM is America’s longest continuously-running open-air market. It is a producer-only market that features fresh, local produce - the vast majority of which is naturally/organically grown. Customers will also find antibiotic and hormone-free, pasture-raised meats, fresh baked goods, and ready-to-eat items. GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization focused on nurturing Easton's economic well-being and cultural vibrancy. It encompasses Easton Farmers’ Market, Easton Main Street Initiative, Easton Public Market, Easton Ambassadors and PA Bacon Fest. For more information, contact Executive Director Jared Mast at 610-250-2078 or jared@eastonpartnership.org. Visit us online at eastonpartnership.org.
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