Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival 2025

The Cheese and Chilli Festival is the only show in the UK which celebrates both Cheese and Chilli within a family festival setting. The Cheese & Chilli Festival are back for 2025 on 17th-18th May.

The Cheese & Chilli Festival has between 70 and 100 traders along with a children’s play zone accommodating shows such as:

• Live Music
• Comedy Cooking Demonstrations with Chilli Olly and Dave Pepper Perret
• Chilli Eating Competitions 
• Chilli Sauce Awards
• Chilli Challenge
• Storytelling
• Disney Singer (Georgina Hendry)
• Meet The Mascot
• Bubble Party
• Stilt Walker
• Fun Fair
• Punch & Judy
• Walkabout Musicians
• Crazy Golf
• Treasure Hunt
• Falconry Show
• Face Painting

The event will bring an amazing array of tastes, colours and experiences to town and is a ‘must go to event’. Come rain or shine, the event will be fantastic!

Dates:

• Saturday 17th May 2025 from 10am until 6pm
• Sunday 18th May 2025 from 10am until 5pm

Tickets:

• Adult Day Tickets - £9
• Adult Weekend Tickets - £12.50
• Concession Day Tickets - £7
• Concession Weekend Tickets - £10
• Child Tickets - FREE

FAQs

Are children free?
Children aged up to and including 15 are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Can tickets be purchased on the door?
Yes they can. Discounted tickets are available up to 8pm on the Thursday before the event, but after this time tickets can be purchased on the door or online at the standard rate.

Is there free parking available for the festivals?
Free parking is available at the Christchurch and Guildford festivals. At the Winchester, Swindon and Chichester events, the local council offer access to town centre parking or in Swindon’s case the council offer a chargeable pay and display facility at the event site.

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