The Wiltshire Chilli Fest 2026

It's a Chinese Year of the Fire Horse TAKEOVER at Wiltshire Chilli Festival this September 19. There will be stalls, street food, children's activities, live entertainment, Chinese Lions, Dragons and more, as well as the famous Wiltshire Chilli Eating Contest.

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What’s Happening on the Day?

Chinese Fire Horse Takeover

It's the Chinese year of the Fire Horse, which represents a rare, intense, and high-energy time in the Chinese zodiac. So get ready for an all new Lion and Dragon Parade, amazing Chinese Street food and much more in 2026.

Stalls, Live Music and Food

The Wiltshire Chilli Fest will be a colourful blend of more than 30 Chilli stalls, incredible live music, masses of things for the kids to do, plus tasty street food from around the world.

This is our 6th year and we've got some incredible things ready for you in Westbury's town centre this year.

Wiltshire Chilli Eating Contest

The Wiltshire Chilli Fest is the number one chilli fest in the county and hosts the now famous – and infamous – Wiltshire Chilli Eating Contest. Our friends at Hot Pods Chilli Products run the fiery contest with assistance from the wonderful UK Chilli Queen.

Just remember, if you touch the milk, you’re out ! (All chillis, milk and metal buckets provided as standard).