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:
13. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
A big crowd turned out for the annual Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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The crowds cheer on the contestants of the chilli eating contest. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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The brave contestants who took on the challenge pass another round. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
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Quite a few glasses of milk where on hand to help contestants cool their mouth down during the chilli eating contest. Photo: Chris Moorhouse