1st Annual • Huntington Beach, California
Waves & Flames
Benefiting Best Buddies Citizens~Southern California
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About Best Buddies Citizens~SoCal
The BBCSC program is a 501(c)(3) that promotes inclusion for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), providing community events, hangouts, and opportunities for all members.
BBCSC supports the development of one-to-one friendships between adults with and without IDD in corporate and civic communities.
Many people with IDD have limited opportunities for social interactions after they leave the school environment. This program helps people with IDD become part of mainstream society and creates an inclusive and diverse community for all.
All proceeds for Waves & Flames Pepper Fest 2026 will benefit Best Buddies Citizens~Southern California (BBCSC)!!!
The Venue
Food & Spirits
My Place offers a full bar and an eclectic menu featuring something delicious for every taste.
The Main Event
League of Fire Professional Pepper Eating Competition
The Huntington Beach Belt Match brings national and international League of Fire competitors to the sand for a professional pepper eating showdown — the hottest title fight on the coast.
Huntington Beach Belt Match
Pro eaters face the world's hottest peppers head-to-head, League of Fire rules, with the belt on the line.
Plus a Youth Contest so the next generation of chiliheads gets their shot — at a friendlier heat level.
Watch & Look
See the Heat in Action
Press play for the highlight reel, then swipe the gallery for shots from the sand.
Highlight Reel
VideoVideo coming soon
Fest Gallery
1/5Spicy Fun for Everyone
What's Happening at the Fest
Music & Fun
Beach vibes and live sets running throughout the fest.
Food & Spirits
My Place offers a full bar and an eclectic menu featuring something delicious for every taste.
View the MenuFree Hot Sauce Tasting
Sample the lineup at no charge and find your new favorite.
Kid Zone
A family-friendly zone so the whole crew can join the fun.
Faces of the Fest
The Lineup
Shahina Waseem
Celebrity International Hostess • UKCQCarmelo "Gladiatore" Francavilla
Celebrity International LOF Competitor • Solento, ItalyBritney "Spicy Creator" Amber
Local Celebrity Blogger • LOF Guest CompetitorAnnee "The Reaper Teacher" Boyer
Orchestrator • with Best Buddies Citizen Jennifer RobledoKnow Before You Bite
The Scoville Surf Report
Today's heat conditions, from ankle-slappers to a full 1.47 million SHU wipeout.
Surf report scale is for bragging rights only. Milk not included.
Partner With Us
Collaborative Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact Annee Boyer by email to discuss sponsorship levels & perks and customized opportunities to support Waves & Flames Pepper Fest, benefiting Best Buddies ~ Southern California. BBCSC is a 501(c)(3) charity.
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