Blessed with fantastic weather, the crowds enjoyed an array of hot sauces, chillies, cookery demonstrations, artisan gins and family activities, across both days.
Having been put off for two years due to the Covid pandemic, it was a ‘dream come true’ for the organisers, as almost every ticket was sold.
Culminating in an intense chilli-eating competition, the event was a ‘huge success’.
Here are 30 of the best pictures from the two days.
1. Regret
A moment of regret from Phil Martin after sampling the Extreme Chilli Sauce from the Dorset Chilli Shop from Bournemouth. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
2. Drumming
Members of the Big Noise Community Samba Band greeted visitors as the festival opened. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
3. Saucy firefighter
Former firefighter Matt Broxton from Kentish Town with his range of 'Saucy Firefighter' dressings. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
4. Sunny days
Festival goers enjoying the fantastic weather. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter