The second annual Kempton Pepper Jam will take place, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 23 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 24 at Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Drive, Kempton. The event will take place rain or shine.

Centered around Chili Peppers, the fest will feature delicious creations made with some heat as well as a some choices for the "not-so-hot crowd."

More than 50 vendors will offer samplings of hot sauces, salsas, mustards, jams, nuts, spice mixes, infused salts, dried pastas and pretzels.

There will be pulled pork, grilled shrimp, smoked brisket, barbecue chicken, steak sandwiches, french fries, hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, pizza and more.

There will be music acts, craft vendors and children's activities.

Team "Fire Eaters" will host the two pepper eating contests and there will be chicken wing eating contests, an "Assault on your Senses" food challenge, a five-course dinner of the most disturbing, disgusting and strange foods found on earth.

Leashed and well behaved dogs are welcome.

For information, visit kemptonpepperjam.com or email pepperjam@comcast.net.