Event Description:
The Ultimate Chilli Experience
Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli Fest, set in the stunning Aviary and Pleasure Gardens. Over three fiery days, enjoy food and drink stalls, a buzzing shopping village, live music and family entertainment.
🌶️ Food & Drink
Food Market
Explore a fantastic selection of handpicked traders passionate about all things chilli. Discover the best of local artisan producers alongside some of the nation’s most loved independent traders. Full list coming soon. Interested in trading? Apply to Trade at Chilli Fest 2025 or contact [email protected]
The Taste Tent
Sample and judge a delicious range of sauces, oils and pickles. Cast your vote for your favourite mild, medium or hot sauce. Winning traders will be announced on our social media channels on Monday morning.
🎶 Live Music
Enjoy a lively atmosphere with live bands, dancing and plenty of fun.
🌶️ Chilli Eating Competition
Think you can handle the heat? Test your limits by entering our chilli-eating competition, held on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by the Clifton Chilli Club — experts in all things spicy, with experience in food production, chilli farming, entertainment and more — this is your chance to prove your chilli prowess.
👨👩👧 Family Entertainment
There’s plenty for families to enjoy, with more details to be announced.
The Bubble Wizard
Be mesmerised by incredible bubble sculptures, smoke-filled bubbles and even the chance to step inside a giant bubble. A magical experience for all ages.
The Actual Reality Arcade
Life-sized, interactive fun for all ages! Play real-life versions of 12 classic arcade games — fire rockets, dodge barrels, avoid lasers, build Tetris walls, shoot aliens and become Pac-Man.
Other Dates:
- Fri 29th Aug 2025
- Sat 30th Aug 2025
- Sun 31st Aug 2025
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