Christchurch, Events & Entertainment | Posted on May 19th, 2025 | return to news
Massive chilli festival in Dorset brings on the heat
Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival drew the crowds on 17 and 18 May and for some, the sizzling flavours proved too hot to handle.
Pictures and report by Janine Pulford
Hardcore chilli-heads fired up their taste buds at the annual Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival on 17 and 18 May, but one man bit off more than he could chew.
At Saturday’s chilli eating competition, hundreds gathered at the main stage as six brave contestants took their places. During the opening round when a low rated chilli on the Scoville scale was being eaten, one participant got up in a hurry. George will be remembered as the first contestant ever to make a hasty exit in round one.
Winner Ross kept going through the following rounds as the other participants fell by the wayside.
The festival site featured a long avenue of stalls selling everything imaginable with a chilli twist. Live entertainment included music, cooking theatres, cheese challenges and an extensive family zone with crowd-pleasing wrestling, close-up magic, axe throwing and crazy golf.
All this plus a plentiful supply of food, drinks and ice creams made for a great family day out in the sunshine.
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