"Live Latin bands and dance demos, plus gardening workshops and a vintage fair mean there's plenty of fun even if your tastes are more korma than Demon Red."
The Daily Telegraph, Top 20 UK food festivals for 2018
The UK's biggest chilli festival returns for its 23rd year. Enjoy the creative vibe of award-winning Chilli Fiesta; dance to live Latin music, watch expert cookery and gardening demonstrations and taste delicious chilli foods 'til your tongue sizzles. Make the most of the family-friendly festival atmosphere and camp on-site with quality camping facilities in the grounds of West Dean Estate, in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The Estate is home to West Dean College of Arts and Conservation and the glorious West Dean Gardens.
Over 30 music and dance acts including:
Gardening Theatre
Wake up in the beautiful grounds of West Dean and make a weekend or mini break of it. Full camping facilities include great showers, flushing toilets and a 24-hour shop.
The campsite on the rolling West Dean Estate is split into three zones: Jalapeno (close to the event arena and enhancing the festival atmosphere); Pimento (quiet camping area away from the main arena ideal for a good night's sleep); and Bell (family friendly and close to the toilets and showers).
A limited number of pitches are available so early booking is essential, tickets are available for the full weekend (three nights) or for one night (Saturday).
Ticket information: early bird rates shown (20% off full price)
Friday Day Ticket: Adult £14.40
Saturday Day Ticket: Adult £16.00
Sunday Day Ticket: Adult £14.40
Child Ticket (any day): £2.00
3-day pass with camping: Adult £92.00 Child £28.00
Note: Children age 4 and under enjoy free entry, up to age of 16 requires a child ticket. Children are to be accompanied by a paying adult.
Book online at: http://www.chillifiesta.co.uk/
West Dean Gardens is part of the Edward James Foundation,
charitable trust No. 1126084, also comprising West Dean College of
Arts and Conservation, West Dean Estate and West Dean Tapestry
Studio.
West Dean College is situated on the A286, six miles north of
Chichester and within easy access of Portsmouth, Guildford,
Brighton and London
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