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?
9. 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
10. Face painting
Annira Snook (8) has her face painted at the festival. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
11. Extreme gummies
Steven Gibbs from Plot34aChillis (based in Bramley, Hampshire) advertises his extreme brand of gummies. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter
12. The Chilli Queen
Shahina Waseem, the UK's Chilli Queen and chilli-eating chamption, at the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival. Picture: Mike Cooter (220522) Photo: Mike Cooter