Rain Policy

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RAIN POLICY - Due to the scope and magnitude of the NC Hot Sauce Contest, it is impossible to schedule a rain date or indoor alternative site. Therefore, if the Hot Sauce Contest is restricted or interfered with or cancelled by reason of natural catastrophes or acts of God, earthquake, fire, lightning strikes, emanate rain and flooding or other casualty or due to strikes, riot, explosions, acts of God, war, terrorism, or a similar occurrence or condition beyond the reasonable control of the Downtown Economic Development Corporation and City of Oxford registration fees will not be refunded.  The NC Hot Sauce Contest is a non-profit event with all revenues used to cover event costs and contracts making registration fees nonrefundable.