WOFi Awards
This was the first year for the WOFi Best In Show awards. The results are in, as voted by the attendees:
- Favorite Hot Sauce: Uncle Phil's Hot Habanero Sauce
- Favorite BBQ Sauce: Kentucky's Smokin' Grill Spicy Sauce
- Favorite Salsa: Don Sabrosa's Blueberries, Peaches and Honey Hot Salsa
- Favorite Hot Specialty Item: Deanos Jalapenos Cheddar Jalapeno Chips
- Best Booth Award: Defcon Sauces
Contest Winners
Hot Horseradish Eating Contest
1st Place: Charles Anderson
2nd Place: Jeff Stevenson
Hot Lolly Contest (Sunday)
1st Place: Dean Davis
Hot Ice Cream Eating Contest (Sunday)
1st Place: Eric Halpin
2nd Place: Tim Cline
Bugsicle Eating Contest
1st Place: Andrew Donnelon
Hot Cracker Eating Contest
1st Place: David Lynch
Hot Lolly Contest (Saturday)
1st Place: Rebeca Stamper
2010 Ghost Pepper Brownie Brawl Buster
1st Place: David Huddleston
2nd Place: Mark Smallwood
3rd Place: Chris Boughter
Hot Ice Cream Eating Contest (Saturday)
1st Place: Marc Peelman
Spicy PB&J Sammich Stackdown
1st Place: Greg Cooper
Show Overview
Vendor Comments
“We thought it was a great venue, I had a lot of fun. We really liked the contests.”
Mike & Jill Shuster, Shudog’s
“We’ll be back next year to win the BBQ Sauce WOFi!
Bob & Karen Basel, Black Swamp Gourmet
“The crowd was excellent! I have nothing but good things to say. The set up was good and attendees were knowledgeable.”
Walt, Walt’s BBQ
“Good show. We’re looking forward to coming back next year.”
Ben Smith, Torchbearer Sauces
“Perfectly pleased. It was great! It really was great. This was my first time at the Weekend of Fire representing Cholula. Definitely worth it, and worth coming back.”
Dorie Vedas, Cholula
“It was awesome, couldn’t have been better. We did about 35% better than last year!”
Nick Ney, Cajun Island
“Crowds were great!”
Andy, Butt Shack Sauce
“It was fantastic! The crowds were amazing! Thanks to everyone who voted for our hot sauce. We can’t wait to come back!”
Phil & Susan, Uncle Phil’s
“Excellent weekend. Enjoyed messing everyone up!"
Darin, Bald Eagle Food
“It was a great show. We’ll be back next year.”
David Kleckner, Kentucky Smokin’ Grill
“I liked the show, I come back every year! Look for the Cajun Heat Contest next year!”
Clement Bourg, Cajun Heat
Attendee Comments
“I thought it was really good! A lot of different varieties and hotness!”
Debby R.
“I love it and have been here every year!”
Marc P.
“Though I came with my husband, I really enjoyed myself.”
Debbie J.
“I think it’s great and it was my first time here. Amazing items, too!”
Ron
“I just loved it. It’s the best!”
Dorie D.
“It’s been excellent, it’s a great time.”
Sara W.
“Wonderful experience!”
Kristen J.
“It was hot!”
James W.
“I love it here! It’s awesome!”
Jamie H.
“It’s my first time and I’m enjoying myself.”
Brooke F.
“It’s great! I drove down from Columbus to be here.”
Cindy V.
“This event was amazingly hot! Can’t wait for next year.”
Robert Q.
“I look forward to this every year. It’s such a hot weekend!”
Charles I.