Pinellas Pepper Fest: Free, Fire, & Fun

0:00It's April 24th, this is Tampa Bay News today, local news powered by AI. Yo, Spice Lovers, mark your calendars for the 19th annual Pinellas Pepper Fest hitting England Brothers Park and Pinellas Park on May 2nd and 3rd, it's going down from 10am to 5pm. Both days, totally free to get in and pet friendly for you and your furry crew. This fest is back bigger than ever, with vendors slinging everything from hot sauces and sauces, to seasonings, rubs, pepper plants, food gadgets, and kitchen gear, plus tons of samples to test that fire. If you're into the heat, the contest will wear its at. The International Professional League of Fire, the extreme lollilicathon with the worlds, hot as lollipop, and the classic jalapeno pepper eating contest to push your limits. Live music keeps the vibes pumping all day long, drawing crowds who live for that bold flavor rush and good times under the sun. Head out to Pinellas Park that weekend, grab some heat and turn up the flavor in your life.