The weather isn't the only thing hot around here. North Texas's local hot sauces will have you gasping for water too.

Martin House Brewing Company is hosting its annual hot sauce festival on Saturday, Oct. 17. Mark your calendars, and look out for these local brand names.

Freaky Ferments, Fort Worth | Order online
Founded in 2019, five close friends decided to take their passion for heat to the next level. They guarantee their sauces are never filled with fillers, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Single bottles start at $10.50, and "Daily Driver" is their best seller.

Mae's Bayou, Fort Worth | Order online
Raised in Louisiana, Kendrick Parker was an avid hot sauce lover and decided to name his brand after his mom, "Mae Mae." Now he's bringing Cajun spice to Texas farmers' markets, including Crowley's Market on Main and Burleson's Farmers' Market. "Twice's Hot" is the most popular flavor.

Veteran's Fire Storm, Keller
This veteran-owned label sells hot sauce, powders, spices, salsa + seeds. Local buyers must reach out for current stock.

Culture & Kick, Keller | Order online
Owner David Martin was inspired to create hot sauces to get closer to his nephew. Look for him at Keller's Farmers Market every day until Christmas and try out his hot salt or Sauce of the Month, which changes monthly.

Fxcking Hot Sauces, Dallas | Order online
So hot, it may have you cursing. Try the first place winner of the 2025 Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, "Everde I'm Hustlin.'" Follow them on Instagram for online discount codes.

Pit Viper, Corsicana | Order online
Shop the small-batch sauces by heat level and get 10% off three or more bottles. We recommend the "Horned Viper Reserve" for its accompanying "Marry Me Salmon" pasta recipe.

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