The heat is on in Birmingham for annual Salsa Showdown

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May 23, 2024

There will be a showdown in Birmingham this weekend — salsa style.

The annual Salsa Showdown is set for Saturday and will be hosted by Birmingham’s Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema. The competition, now in its 13th year, features some of the top salsa, guac, queso, and specialty dips in the city.

The Showdown is scheduled for 2-6 p.m. Saturday at the Cahaba Brewing Co. Salsa samplings will be available for visitors to taste and cast ballots for the event’s “Audience Choice” award.

“This event is a festive way to highlight some of the best bites across Birmingham as well as raise money for Sidewalk’s year-round educational programs,” said Chloe Cook, Sidewalk Film Center + Cinema executive director. “We are excited about this year’s participants and look forward to seeing attendees determine who offers the best dips in the Magic City.”

2 days left until Salsa Showdown! Bring your kids, bring your dog, bring your neighbors and help us choose the winners!

That means two days to save $5 on tickets! https://t.co/j0K7BWYfcG.
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The event will feature cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and a hot pepper eating contest.

Participating restaurants include Rojo, La Paz, The Current at Cahaba, Skeeter’s Ridge Farm, Condado Tacos, Hacienda Mexican Grill, Mexi King’s Grill and others.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Kids ages 5 and under are free.

Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten

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