If you’re looking to spice up your life or give your tongue a moment it won’t forget, then the Chilli Fest Willunga is your one stop shop.
From Saturday February 17th to Sunday February 18th 2023, Chilli Fest will be the hottest (quite literally) event in town and it is quickly becoming a fast February fixture.
Whether you brave the flavours from the Fleurieu and beyond with mates, family or even on your own to try and avoid any embarrassment, more than 20 chilli stalls will be on show with growers and producers inspired by their love of chillies; selling sauces, jams, pastes, pickles, condiments, oils and more.
The extensive line-up includes a number of old faithfuls and new kids on the block such as; Choo Roo Sauces, Bali In a Jar, Grunds Gourmet, Kimchi Club and Whites Valley Jalapeños.
A huge variety of locally grown hardy and heritage chilli plants will also be available for purchase from McLaren Vale Garden Supplies and Hillside Herbs and Succulents on both days, for those who wish to try their hand and growing the delicacies themselves.
If you are new to the spice market or just unsure how to tackle a spice dish, the festival will also feature cooking demonstrations and talking ‘all things chilli’ with how to’s, plus exploring the history and origins of chilli from both Australia and around the world.
There will also be a designated beer garden where explorers can ‘chill out’ and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music while sipping on local sangria, beer and wine such as Shift Lizard Brewing and Dog Ridge Wines (or a soft drink for the kiddies).
No one will go hungry with a mouth-watering line up of food trucks who will be offering chilli inspired tucker for everyone from meat-eaters to vegetarians to vegans thanks to El Gauco Taco Truck, All Fired Up Wood Oven Pizzas, Naughty Nana’s Cookies and many, many more.
For the first time, there will be a chilli condiments category that will include jams, chutneys and pastes while the classic hot sauce competition is looking to reach new zesty heights.
At last year’s festival, award winning hot sauce and condiments Jibba’s Hot Sauce, based in Busselton, Western Australia, cleaned up in the mild sauce category the competition taking out the top three hot sauces while also placing third in the mild category and second in the hot.
Who will be the 2024 chilli champ?
Chilli Fest Willunga
17-18 February 2023
5 Main Road Willunga
$10 adults admission Children under 16 free
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1104121
Website: https://willungarecpark.com.au/chilli-fest-willunga/
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