Christchurch Cheese and Chilli Festival

Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival 2027 Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May 2027 The Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is back for 2027! 🎉 Join us for a fantastic weekend celebrating two of the nation’s favourite ingredients – cheese and chilli! Packed with amazing food, artisan producers, live entertainment and plenty of family fun, the Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival has something for everyone – whether you’re a serious chilli lover, a cheese fanatic or simply looking for a great day out with family and friends. 🧀 Cheese, Cheese & More Cheese! Discover an incredible selection of artisan cheeses from talented producers, with plenty of opportunities to taste, sample and take home your favourites. From traditional classics to exciting and unusual flavours, cheese lovers will be spoilt for choice. 🌶 Turn Up the Heat If you like things a little hotter, explore a fantastic selection of chilli sauces, jams, chutneys, marinades and fiery creations. Whether you prefer a gentle kick or something seriously spicy, there’s a heat level for everyone. 🍔 Street Food & Fantastic Traders Come hungry! Enjoy a brilliant selection of street food alongside artisan food and drink producers, independent traders, crafts, gifts and plenty of unique products to discover throughout the festival. 🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations Head over to our Cooking Theatre and watch our chefs in action, creating delicious dishes, sharing recipes and offering plenty of inspiration for cooking with cheese and chilli at home. 🔥 The Chilli Eating Competition Think you can handle the heat? Our legendary Chilli Eating Competition returns to Christchurch! Enter if you dare or join the crowd and watch our brave contestants battle their way through increasingly fiery chillies. It’s always one of the highlights of the weekend! 🎡 Loads of Family Fun There’s plenty for younger festival-goers too, with free children’s activities, entertainment, games and performances throughout the weekend, helping to make the festival a great-value day out for the whole family. 🎶 Live Music & Entertainment Enjoy a packed programme of live music and entertainment throughout Saturday and Sunday. Grab some food and a drink, find a spot to relax and soak up the festival atmosphere. 🍺 Bars & Refreshments Wash down all that cheese and chilli with something refreshing from our festival bars, serving a great selection of beers, ciders and other drinks throughout the weekend. 🛍 Artisan Shopping There’s plenty to discover beyond the food, with independent traders offering handmade gifts, crafts, foodie treats and unique products you won’t necessarily find on the high street. 🌳 A Fantastic Christchurch Weekend With a relaxed outdoor festival atmosphere and a huge variety of things to eat, drink, see and do, it’s the perfect way to spend a May weekend with friends and family. ❤️ A Great Day Out for Everyone The Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is about much more than cheese and chilli. It’s two days packed with great food, independent traders, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of fun. Join us on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd May 2027 – we can’t wait to welcome you back to Christchurch! 🧀🌶️