It is known as the ‘hottest’ event of the year and guaranteed to set pulses racing - the annual Chilli Festival returns to Woburn Sands this Bank Holiday Weekend.
The three day event (starting on Saturday, August 27) is packed with live music, salsa dancing lessons, more than 40 food and drink exhibitors, free sampling, special offers, and of course the infamous Chilli Eating Contest. Are you brave enough to munch a crunchy hot one?!
'It's a weekend you’ll want to ‘taco’ the whole family to,' promise organisers.
Entry is free for Frosts Gardening Club Members and under 16s and £5 per adult for the whole weekend and all entrants receive two free packs of chilli seeds.
This year, the Chilli Festival again features the hottest and widest variety of chilli plants in the UK, plus a huge selection of hot foods and drinks, and lots more entertainment.
Here's what to expect, when, this weekend:
Saturday 27 August
Band - Andalus
Band - The Mariachis - The Doritos Band
Chilli Eating Competition - First Semi-Final
Salsa Dancing - Almas Latinas
Sunday 28 August
Band - Mariachi Loco
Band - Café Ole
Chilli Eating Competition - Second Semi-Final
Salsa Dancing - Almas Latinas
Monday 29 August
Band - Beato Burrito
Band - Los Musicos
Chilli Eating Competition Final
Salsa Dancing - Almas Latinas
Get in the spirit of things, and show your brightest colours in the Mexican Fancy Dress competition if you dare. Frosts will be awarding prizes to the 'Best Dressed' every day.
Are you a dab hand in the kitchen? Can you transform chilli's into saucy success?
The Chilli Sauce Making Competition returns, and the call has gone out for all amateur chefs to get stuck in.
Frosts are on the hunt for the best homemade chilli sauces, chutney, jam or pickle in Bucks!
Visit www.frostsgardencentres.co.uk for an entry form.
“It’s one of the main events everyone looks forward to and has something for everyone to enjoy," said James Frost, managing director at Frosts Garden Centres, "Each year we try to make it bigger and better and we believe the 2016 Chilli Festival is just that.”
