Winchester Cheese and Chilli Festival

Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival 2027 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June 2027 – North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester The Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival is back for 2027! 🎉 Join us at North Walls Recreation Ground 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 Winchester 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. 🧀 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 new flavours, cheese lovers will be spoilt for choice. 🌶 Turn Up the Heat If chilli is more your thing, you’ll find everything from mild and flavourful sauces to seriously fiery creations. Explore chilli sauces, jams, chutneys, marinades and all sorts of spicy treats – with something for every heat level! 🍔 Street Food & Fantastic Traders Come hungry! We’ll have a brilliant selection of street food alongside food and drink producers, artisan products, crafts, gifts and plenty of unusual finds from independent traders. 🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations Pick up some inspiration in our Cooking Theatre, where our chefs will be creating delicious dishes, sharing recipes and demonstrating how you can make the most of cheese and chilli at home. 🔥 The Chilli Eating Competition Could you handle the heat? Our legendary Chilli Eating Competition returns to Winchester! Enter if you dare or grab a good spot in the crowd and watch our brave contestants battle their way through increasingly fiery chillies. 🎡 Loads of Family Fun It’s not just about the food! We’ll have plenty to keep younger festival-goers entertained, with free children’s activities, entertainment, games and performances throughout the weekend. 🎶 Live Music & Entertainment Sit back, grab something tasty and enjoy a packed programme of live music and entertainment throughout both days, creating the perfect festival atmosphere. 🍺 Bars & Refreshments Fancy something cold to go with all that cheese and chilli? Our festival bars will be serving a great selection of beers, ciders and other refreshments 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 Winchester Setting Set at North Walls Recreation Ground, within easy reach of Winchester city centre, the festival offers a great outdoor setting for a relaxed summer weekend with friends and family. ❤️ A Great Day Out for Everyone The Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival is about much more than cheese and chilli. It’s two days of great food, independent traders, live entertainment, family activities and plenty of fun. Join us in Winchester on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June 2027 – we can’t wait to welcome you back! 🧀🌶️