The annual Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival started its weekend long event on Saturday, May 4 at Fort Purbrook with crowds flocking to the event. All things chilli is celebrated, from a chilli eating contest, to chilli tasters, and the chance to buy your own chilli plants. Not to forget the other crucial element of the festival, the chance to try excellent gins from the region to give your mouth a chance to cool down.
Here is 22 pictures of people enjoying the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival:
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Maria Soria makes the most of the sunshine at the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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The crowds cheer on the contestants of the chilli eating contest in the battle for who can take the most heat. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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Rich Henwood, left, and Martin Catermole enjoy the selection of food and drinks available at the festival Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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Onlookers watch one of the main events, the chilli eating contest. Photo: Chris Moorhouse