INFERNO FEST 2025

Showcasing a plethora of the hottest and spiciest foods and beverages, Inferno Fest will take place in conjunction with all the fabulous vendors at the weekly Highwood Evening Gourmet Market.

Fabulous live music by Wall Of Denial, Chicago’s Premier Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute band, will create an entertaining atmosphere while visitors sample the hottest foods on the North Shore.

For adults 18 years and older in for a challenge, the Inferno Fest Eating Contest will be take place from the stage at 8 PM. The rules are simple…whoever can eat the most La Casa de Isaac “hot taquitos,” without calling for a Kefir Cool Down, wins a $100 gift card! All venturesome competitors are required to register online prior to the contest. Click HERE to sign up for the Inferno Fest Eating Contest.

Special thanks to Celebrate Highwood Inferno Fest sponsors, Lifeway Kefir, La Casa de Isaac, Leafguard, and Face Foundrié.

For more information on Inferno Fest click HERE.

To sign up for the Inferno Fest Eating Contest click HERE.

For the Inferno Fest Eating Contest waiver click HERE