Salsa Showdown

03/16/2026

05/05/2025

Thank you for all our participants, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees. We had a great turnout for the 14th Annual Salsa Showdown presented by Rubio Law Firm.

We will be back next May for the 15th Annual Salsa Showdown. 🌶️

📸: David A. Smith

05/05/2025

The Godfather of ~ Salsa ~ James Brown is READY for Salsa Showdown! Are you?

The 14th Annual Salsa Showdown presented by Rubio Law Firm is TODAY (5/3) from 2-6pm at Cahaba Brewing Company.

05/05/2025

ANNOUNCING OUR 14th ANNUAL SALSA SHOWDOWN WINNERS!

SALSA
Audience Choice: T's Great Salsa
Juror Choice: La Paz Restaurant & Catering

QUESO
Audience Choice: La Paz
Juror Choice: La Paz

Guacamole
Audience Choice: Rojo Birmingham
Juror Choice: Rojo

Specialty Dip: Rojo
Juror Choice: The Current At Cahaba

Our Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contest Winner: Lance Woodard

A special thank you to all our other participating restaurants:
Condado Tacos
Karter's Korner
Sombrero Salsa

And a special thank you to our participating vendors:
She is Candles LLC
Vero the traveling artist
Dogwood Designs
Pushing Plastic 3D Printing
Little Goose by Ashley
Create Birmingham
Art by Insect Reaper
Finesse Travel and Adventures LLC
Mellow Anomalies
Beck's Blissful Bites
Meggy Bakes
Sugar Rush Treats
Trunk Tea Cocktails
Crystal Goblin
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Rhondikreations
Amethyst Soap House

And a special thank you to our sponsors:
Rubio Law Firm
Renewal by Andersen
Mi Pueblo Supermarket
La Jefa Alabama
Shipt
Cahaba Brewing Company

05/05/2025

04/20/2025

Cahaba Brewing Company - May 3rd - 2pm - 6pm *Vendor Registration is Open Until Monday, April 21st at Midnight. *All applicants will be notified by April 23rd of acceptance or denial to this market. *This is an indoor/outdoor rain/snow or shine event. *If you have any questions please contact us ton...

04/20/2025

We want to welcome back Condado Tacos Condado Tacos to the 14th Annual Salsa Showdown! Join us on May 3rd to check out their salsa

To learn more, head over to sidewalkfest.com/salsashowdown
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¡Queremos darle la bienvenida a Condado Tacos al 14º Anual Salsa Showdown!

Únase a nosotros el 3 de mayo para probar su salsa

Consigue boletos en sidewalkfest.com/salsashowdown.

04/20/2025

La Paz Restaurant & Catering is back to defend their "Best Queso" title for the 14th year in a row at the 14th Annual Salsa Showdown Presented by Rubio Law Firm! Join us on May 3rd to check out their queso

Get tickets at sidewalkfest.com/salsashowdown
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La Paz regresa para defender su título de "Mejor Queso" por decimotercer año consecutivo en el 14º Anual Salsa Showdown!

Únase a nosotros el 3 de mayo para probar su salsa

Consigue boletos en sidewalkfest.com/salsashowdown.

02/27/2025

Join the 13th Annual Salsa Showdown as a Vendor!
Spice up your business at the 13th Annual Salsa Showdown on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Cahaba Brewing Co. This lively Cinco de Mayo celebration brings together food lovers, craft beer enthusiasts, and local vendors for a day of fun, flavor, and community engagement!
Vendor Details:
🟩 Outdoor setup - bring your own tables, chairs & WIFI hotspot.
🟩 Event runs 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm (set up from 10am)
🟩 Affordable vendor fees ($150) with a 4% sales tax contribution to the City of Birmingham
🟩 Limited spaces available - first come, first served!
Be a part of Birmingham's most flavorful event! Apply now to secure your spot and showcase your brand to an enthusiastic crowd.

Cahaba Brewing Company - May 3rd - 2pm - 6pm *Vendor Registration is Open Until Monday, April 21st at Midnight. *All applicants will be notified by April 23rd of acceptance or denial to this market. *This is an indoor/outdoor rain/snow or shine event. *If you have any questions please contact us ton...