Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival: 30 of the most sizzling pictures from the weekend

LOVERS of spice and good drinks flocked to Fort Purbook this weekend for the city’s debut Chilli and Gin Festival.

Blessed with fantastic weather, the crowds enjoyed an array of hot sauces, chillies, cookery demonstrations, artisan gins and family activities, across both days.

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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?

29. Drinks

Festival goers enjoying the fantastic weather. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter

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30. Feeling the rhythm

Members of the Big Noise Community Samba Band greeted visitors as the festival opened. Picture: Mike Cooter (210522) Photo: Mike Cooter