A Hot Ones-style wing eating challenge, featuring local hot sauces, DJ beats and family-friendly fiery fun.
Get ready to sweat as Rosie’s Cantina turns up the heat with a Wings of Fire Challenge like no other. This Hot Ones–style contest takes brave participants through escalating spice levels, each wing coated in bold, locally made Bay of Plenty hot sauces. Only the toughest taste buds will make it through every round to claim the title of Rosie’s Wing of Fire Champion. Even if you’re not competing, enjoy Hip Hop DJ beats, artisan hot sauce stalls, a guest tattoo artist creating fiery designs and more.
This event is part of the Flavours of Plenty Festival, an annual celebration of the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s vibrant food scene. The festival runs from 16 April to 3 May 2026.