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:
9. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
More milk please! The chilli eating contest is in full swing. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
10. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
Crowds made the most of bank holiday sunshine with the festival hosting a number of food and drink vendors. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
11. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
The chilli eating contest drew large crowds as the contestants eat multiple spicy chillis Photo: Chris Moorhouse
12. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
A chilli eating contestant starts to feel the heat of the competition. Photo: Chris Moorhouse