NAMPA, Idaho — Bob Wagner was the president of the Nampa Farmer's Market for around a decade before he passed away in 2024. On Saturday, the market held the Bob Wagner Memorial Hot Pepper Eating Contest.

Wagner started this contest back in 2019 as a way to bring more attention to the market. Bob loved this event, and it showed.

Michael Vessel won the first two contests.

"This was Bob's brainchild, this was his passion," said Vessel. "He co-facilitated everything down to every level, and he welcomed you. It was such a fun environment to be around. I love the man so much."

Watch as this competition gets heated! Hot pepper eating contest honors a former Nampa Farmer's Market President

In the contest, the peppers get hotter and hotter as the competition moved along, and you could see

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