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Home » Hot News » Events and Shindigs » Rocklands Annual Hot Sauce Contest and Pig Roast

Rocklands Annual Hot Sauce Contest and Pig Roast

August 23, 2024 by Bishop Snedden

Get ready to spice up your September!

We are excited to host the 11th Annual Hot Sauce Contest and Pig Roast.

Come join Rocklands and the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation on for a great night of all you can eat Rocklands pulled pork, delicious sides, an impressive selection of beer, wines, and bourbon cocktails.


This highly anticipated event will take place on Thursday, September 12th, from 5-8 PM at our Arlington location.

Event Details:

  • Date and Time: Thursday, September 12th, 5-8PM
  • Location: Rocklands Arlington, 3471 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
  • Tickets: $15 for kids, $40 in advance; $50 at the door
Purchase Tickets at EventBrite

What to Expect

Enjoy all-you-can-eat Rocklands pulled pork, sides, a selection of beer, wines, and bourbon cocktails.

The highlight of the evening is the hot sauce contest, where you can taste a variety of homemade hot sauces and vote for your favorites. Prizes will be awarded to both the Judge’s Winner and the People’s Choice, making this a truly interactive and exciting experience.

Hot Sauce entries must be submitted to Rocklands Arlington by Wednesday, September 11.

Please submit a 20-ounce portion of hot sauce, clearly labeled with your name and contact information (we do not need your recipe). Contestants must be present to win. Contest will be limited to the first 20 entries. There will be a trophy (and bragging rights) for 1st and 2nd place as well as People’s Choice – so bring your friends to vote for you!

Photos From Past Host Sauce Contest Events

EMT team getting food at Rocklands hot sauce contest
happy smiling male Rocklands hot sauce contest attendee
Rocklands hot sauce entries for contest
Rocklands hot sauce contest table
Rocklands hot sauce contest fill sheet
Rocklands hot sauce contest raffle ceremony
Rocklands Arlington staff
Hot Sauce Contest to benefit the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation is DOG Friendly
Rocklands hot sauce contest draft beer table
Rocklands whole pig and pork butts on grill
Rocklands chopped pork
Pig roast and hot sauce content
Rocklands hot sauce and pig roast contest buffet table


Bishop Snedden

About Bishop Snedden

Bishop grew up in Washington, DC and started working with Rocklands during high school. Her studies in Chemistry and travels abroad helped fuel her sustainably focused, well-rounded perspective. From front of house service to her current role as Director of Communications, Bishop’s journey reflects her dedication to our mission of connection, great barbeque and sustainability. She manages Rocklands’ marketing, branding, and communications, as well as special initiatives that support our mission of sustainability and community engagement. She writes about the latest Rocklands news to highlight the talented Rocklands’ teams that strive to create a positive impact on the community and the environment through delicious food.

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