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Hot Sauce Heaven! Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near Sturminster Newton, with around 130 tradestands

Back at the stunning Stock Gaylard Deer Park, near Sturminster Newton, with around 130 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, watching cooking demonstrations 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 boards


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 info@greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk to request an application form ahead of the event

Live Music
Expect banjos and bluegrassBands to be confirmedOf course the mariachi will be performing all weekend, and there will be stompin' bluegrass 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

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3496263-0?pid=269

Category: Festivals | Food / Drink

Hotels near Stock Gaylard

Staying overnight in Sturminster Newton?

Wondering where to stay that's close to Stock Gaylard? We've teamed up with Booking.com to provide the best room rates for hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs near the Great Dorset Chilli Festival event in Sturminster Newton.

Garden Cottage

ROOMS FROM£68.67
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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.

Postcode: DT10

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Ryalls Stud Cottage

ROOMS FROM£99
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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.

Postcode: DT9
Distance from Stock Gaylard:
1.7 miles

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Mill End Farm Cott.

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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.

Postcode: DT10
Distance from Stock Gaylard:
2.1 miles

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Tripps Farm

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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.

Postcode: DT9
Distance from Stock Gaylard:
2.8 miles

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The Stables

ROOMS FROM£92.5
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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.

Postcode: DT9
Distance from Stock Gaylard:
3.1 miles

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The Kestral

ROOMS FROM£116.33
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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.

Postcode: DT10 2EY
Distance from Stock Gaylard:
3.3 miles

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Date(s)1 - 2 Aug 2026
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VenueStock Gaylard
AddressSturminster Newton, Sturminster Newton, Dorset,
DT102BG

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Event Details

Date1 - 2 Aug 2026
Time(s)10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CostGeneral Admission: GBP 10.00
VenueStock Gaylard
Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton
Dorset
DT102BG
Phone01258447041
CategoryMiscellaneous


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