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Cheese & Chilli Festival Christchurch

2027 dates not announced yet — usually mid-May weekend

Showground off Parley Lane, next to Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch, Dorset · South West England

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A weekend festival in Christchurch built around cheese and chilli producers, with tastings, demos and family entertainment.

One of five Cheese & Chilli Festivals run across southern England, this weekend event in Christchurch gathers cheesemakers, chilli growers and hot-sauce makers alongside street food, bars and craft stalls.

The organisers say each show has roughly 80 to 120 trade stands and draws 5,000 to 10,000 visitors over the weekend. Expect a cooking theatre with demos and talks from producers, a chilli-eating contest, chilli sauce judging, live music and free children's entertainment.

Dogs on leads are welcome. Parking on the showground is free, though not guaranteed, and there is no weekend bus to the site.

Dates

YearDatesStatus
2027 Not announced yet (usually mid-May weekend) Expected
2026 Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 May 2026 Held

Dates are taken from the festival’s own website and were last checked on 5 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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