If Carlsberg did chilli festivals... this is hot sauce heaven since 2011.
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
3rd and 4th August 2024
Hot Sauce Heaven!
Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near Sturminster Newton, with around 115 tradestands, the Great Dorset Chilli Festival is set to be the hottest weekend this summerLocals and visitors will be able to visit the 2 day food festival celebrating the world of chilli peppers, from growing chilli plants and sampling chilli sauces, to enjoying spicy international street food and of course watching the chilli eating competitionHowever it's not just chillies, so if spice isn't your thing there is plenty of artisan food shopping to be done, plus homewares such as hand-painted ceramics to watercolours for the kitchen, to leathercraft, jewellery and beautifully crafted wooden chopping boardsMuch of the food available to take home or enjoy for lunch focusses on flavour rather than chilli heat
Chilli eating competitions
Videos of the Great Dorset Chilli Eating Competitions have racked up millions of views on Youtube, but nothing compares to the atmosphere of watching it liveOften dubbed as the highlight of the day, the Chilli Eating Competition will be testing the limits of even the most hardened chilli-headsBrave competitors will subject themselves to rounds of increasingly hot chillies, which they have to consume in their entirety before they progress to the next roundThe last competitor standing will be crowned the winnerWilling volunteers need to email [email protected] to request an application form ahead of the event
Live Music
Expect Dorset skiffle, ukuleles, bangos and bluegrassBands to be confirmedOf course the mariachi will be performing all weekend, and there will be stompin' bluegrass with Big Joe Bone by the cider tent
Cooking demonstrations
Held in our Talk Tent, our chefs will be in the kitchen inspiring you with their recipes, all containing chilli of course
Talks on Growing Chillies
Everyone seems to have a chilli plant on their windowsill these daysHear from the experts the top tips for getting the best from your chilli plants, with Joy Michaud who created the super-hot Dorset Naga, and Matt Simpson who was featured in the Daily Mail shouting curses at his plants to make them hotter!
Entertainment
Come and watch the amazing birds of prey flying displays at 2.30pm each afternoon, or try your hand at some circus skillsWe'll have fire shows, bouncy castles, mini quad bike 'train' rides, and facepainting
www.GreatDorsetChilliFestival.co.uk
10am-5pm Saturday 3rd Sunday 4th August
Well behaved dogs on leads welcome
No camping
Tickets
Reduced advanced tickets available online before midnight Tuesday 30th July
Adults: £8.50
Children (11 to 15yrs): £2.50
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £19.50
Full price tickets available on the gate
Adults: £11.00
Children (11 to 15yrs): £3.00
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £25.00
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VenueStock Gaylard
AddressSturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton, Dorset,
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Garden Cottage
Garden Cottage is a holiday home set in Bishops Caundle, 42 km from Bournemouth. The property is 45 km from Salisbury and free private parking is featured. Other facilities at Garden Cottage include a barbecue.
Ryalls Stud Cottage
Ryalls Stud Cottage is a holiday home is located in Bishops Caundle and is 45 km from Bournemouth. The property is 48 km from Salisbury and features views of the garden. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Mill End Farm Cott.
Mill End Farm Cott. Is a holiday home with a garden, located in Haselbury Bryan in the Dorset Region. The property is 40 km from Bournemouth and free private parking is provided.
Tripps Farm
Featuring a garden, Tripps Farm is a holiday home located in Sherborne in the Dorset Region. The property is 47 km from Bournemouth and free private parking is featured. Salisbury is 48 km from Tripps Farm, while Weymouth is 36 km from the property.
The Stables
Featuring a garden, The Stables is a holiday home set in Alton Pancras in the Dorset Region. The unit is 44 km from Bournemouth. There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with an oven, a toaster and fridge.
The Kestral
Located 49 km from Bath and 40 km from Bournemouth, The Kestral offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sturminster Newton. The property is 40 km from Salisbury and features views of the city. Free private parking is available on site.
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