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.
Can you spot yourself?
. Shahina Waseem, the Chilli Queen, at the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival. Picture: Mike Cooter (220522)
Shahina Waseem, the Chilli Queen, at the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival. Picture: Mike Cooter (220522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. 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
. Drumming
Members of the Big Noise Community Samba Band greeted visitors as the festival opened. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Saucy firefighter
Former firefighter Matt Broxton from Kentish Town with his range of 'Saucy Firefighter' dressings. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Sunny days
Festival goers enjoying the fantastic weather. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Feeling hot hot hot
Odafe shows of the products from Tickenham based Mr Mentions Hot Sauce. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Mariachi band
Members of 'Mariachi Tequila' who toured the site entertaining festival goers. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Hot sauce lover
Steve Willott from Saucy Lady, based in Reading. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Time for a bevvy
Dich Oatley from the Portsmouth Distillery gives out samples of the very first rum in English history to be made from scratch and aged 3 years. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Feel the burn
Sandy Sykes from Eastleigh has second thoughts after trying the End Game super hot sauce from Woking based Hot Pods. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Face painting
Annira Snook (8) has her face painted at the festival. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
. Extreme gummies
Steven Gibbs from Plot34aChillis (based in Bramley, Hampshire) advertises his extreme brand of gummies. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
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