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The hottest event of the year!

As part of Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, Cheltenham Chilli Fiesta is coming to The Brewery Quarter.

On Saturday, September 21, from 12pm to 6.30pm enjoy an unforgettable day filled with fiery fun, live music, delicious food, and thrilling competitions.

This sizzling event will feature something for everyone:

Food and drink stalls & fun activities:

From 12pm - Local independent food and drink vendors from Shop Cotswolds will be selling a variety of delicious treats from their stalls. NCLB and charity partners will host fun food activities for kids throughout the afternoon.

Live Music Performances:

1:15pm - 2:00pm: Milly Mason, a young solo guitarist and singer-songwriter, kicks off the fiesta with her captivating original music.

3:15pm - 4:00pm: Levs & Wray, a dynamic R&B/hip-hop duo of 18 and 16-year-old Cheltenham-based brothers, take the stage with their lively beats.

5:00pm - 6:00pm: Run Yoshi Run brings the house down with rock and indie hits from the 2000s to the present, alongside retro anthems.

Chilli Eating Competitions:

2:00pm - 2:30pm: First adult chilli eating competition - can you handle the heat? Sign up to take part for free here.

2:45pm - 3:05pm: Children's doughnut eating competition - a fun twist for the little ones. Sign up your children for free on the day!

6:00pm - 6:30pm: Second adult chilli eating competition - a second chance for brave souls! Sign up to take part for free here.

Expert tips and food talk:

4:00pm - 4:30pm: Gain insights from a renowned chilli expert Jay, from Clifton Chilli Club during an engaging talk and Q&A session. He's worked alongside celebrities and TV personalities such as Paul Hollywood, Simon Rimmer, Dr. Michael Mosely and James Wong. He currently works at a chilli farm which is also a charity, supporting disadvantaged young people by teaching them how to grow their own food and cook with it. He has worked in various formats within the food industry including condiment production, consultation, chef work and product judging. Clifton Chilli club runs a successful YouTube channel which currently boasts over 778,000 subscribers with over 186,000,000 views. Their media work continues to expand having recently completed working on a Netflix series and independent movie now on Amazon Prime.

Prizes:

Winners of the adult chilli eating competitions will receive a meal for four at either Pho or Hub Box - perfect for cooling down after the challenge!

Don't miss this chance to spice up your weekend at The Brewery Quarter. Bring your friends and family for a day filled with fun, flavour, and fantastic entertainment!

For full details of Cheltenham Food + Drink Week, visit https://www.visitcheltenham.com/food-drink-week 

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