Spicy Food Festival | Glens Falls, NY | March 21, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00 AM 5:00 PM

The Shirt Factory 71 Lawrence Street Glens Falls, NY, 12801 United States (map)

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Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival Brings the Heat to Glens Falls on March 21, 2026

All photos courtesy Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival.

When winter finally starts to loosen its grip on the Adirondacks (hopefully), there’s one event in Glens Falls that knows exactly how to celebrate the changing season—with spice.

The 2026 Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival returns on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm, serving up a bold, flavor-packed afternoon designed for adventurous eaters, curious food lovers, and anyone ready to trade winter blues for fiery fun.

Hosted at the ever-buzzing The Shirt Factory, this popular food festival transforms the venue into a culinary playground where heat levels range from pleasantly warm to full-on face-melting.

A spicy celebration of spring.

Winter Meltdown lives at the intersection of comfort food and culinary bravado.

Image of spice food featuring chiles and other spicy ingedients. — Spice up your life.

The festival features a curated lineup of food trucks and guest vendors stationed both indoors and outdoors, ensuring plenty of options regardless of the weather.

Local, year-round shops inside The Shirt Factory also get in on the action, offering exclusive festival-day specials that showcase how spice can elevate everything from savory snacks to sweet treats.

Visitors can expect a wide range of flavors and heat levels.

Some dishes lean mild and savory, layered with spices that warm rather than scorch.

Others push the limits, daring heat-seekers to test their tolerance with sauces and recipes that come with a friendly warning—and maybe a napkin or two.

Something for every palate.

One of the strengths of the Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival is its accessibility. This event isn’t just for chili-heads and hot sauce collectors. It’s designed for anyone who enjoys bold food, creative cooking, and the social energy of a great Adirondack food festival.

Guests can stroll, sample, and compare notes with friends as they move from vendor to vendor. The indoor-outdoor layout encourages lingering, making it easy to pace yourself, cool down between bites, and discover unexpected favorites along the way.

Make a day of it in downtown Glens Falls.

Winter Meltdown also pairs perfectly with everything else happening in Glens Falls that weekend. While in town, festival-goers are encouraged to head downtown for Brew Fest and explore some of the region’s best craft beers. The combination of spicy food, local brews, and walkable downtown energy makes this an ideal spring day trip for Adirondack visitors and locals alike.

People drinking beer and eating spicy food at a spicy food festival. — Cheers to the best in spicy, local cuisine.

Event details at a glance.

What: 2026 Winter Meltdown Spicy Food Festival
When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11 am–5 pm
Where: The Shirt Factory, Glens Falls, NY
Who should go: Food lovers, spice fans, and anyone craving a flavorful way to welcome spring

For vendor updates, admission details, and the latest announcements, visit the official web page or check out the Facebook event listing.