Chilli Fest
Fri 30 Aug – Sun 1 Sep
GroundsThe ultimate chilli experience
Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli festival taking place in the Manor gardens set against the backdrop of the North Front of the Manor. With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country.
Throughout the weekend you can also enjoy live music, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens.
Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Chilli Fest for longer than ever with our late opening on Saturday. Make the most of the late summer evening and continue the festival fun as dusk falls.
Enjoy a real party atmosphere with live music and dancing. All the family can share a great experience with kids’ activities and the opportunity to kick back and listen to local performers.
Fri 30 Aug
Nathan Swift – MC & DJ
The Stray Horns – A four piece roaming party band
Bluey – Appearances from family favourite throughout the day
Sat 31 Aug
Nathan Swift – MC & DJ
Tuba Libres – Infectious funk brass band
Andy Robbins – Local singer/songwriter
Haze Band – Local young three-piece band
Sun 1 Sep
Nathan Swift – MC & DJ
Beatto Burrito – Crazy Mariachi band
Lewis Branch – Local singer/songwriter
Stereotypes – Local acoustic duo
Chilli eating competition
Do you have an iron stomach? Tastebuds with a tolerance? If so, why not put them to the test by entering our chilli eating competition held at 4pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday.
Clifton Chilli Club is a collective of experienced and knowledgeable people dedicated to the almighty chilli. Our backgrounds include catering, food production, adult education, chilli farming, entertainment, food writing and more. Since 2009 we have been involved in hundreds of festivals and events, providing services such as chilli eating contests, educational talks on a variety of chilli-based topics, cooking demonstrations and more.
To enter, visit the folks at Clifton Chilli Club at the main stage but, be quick, spaces are limited and fill up fast!
Check out past Clifton Chilli Club competitions at Chilli Fest
Food Market
With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the food market brings you the best local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country.
Judge a selection of sauces, oils and pickles in the Taste Tent and vote for your favourite mild, medium or hot sauce. The winning traders will be announced on Sunday on the main stage.
Bars
Bucks Brothers Gin Bar
Hitchcox Cider
Papi’s Cocktails
Waddesdon Manor Bar
Hot Drinks
Carlito’s Coffee
Monkshood Coffee
Food To Go
Berliner Donor Kebab
Bratwurst UK
Churro Boyz
Con Salsita
Crayfish Capers
Darn Fine
Filili Eats
Fusion BBQ Skewers
Howe and Co
Jacks Smoke Shack
Oxford Crepes
Philly Philly
Posh Shakes
Potjie Man
Signature Curry
Smoke Yard Kitchen
Sukanya Thai Food
Taco Lab
That’s Mature
That’s Nugs
Urban Spice Box
Drinks
Abingdon Distillery
Beckford’s Rum
Bubble Jusu
Daws Hill Vineyard
Dean of the Dead
Holy Cow Home
Nunc Living
Biscuits, Bread and Cakes
Brownies’s Rock
Oliviers Bakery
Chutneys and Jams, Pickles and Preserves, Oils and Vinegars
Bluebadger Foods
Carrington Foods
Chiltern Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil
Delicious Dauntsey
Fat Man Chilli
Grim Reaper and Chilli Alchemist
Haynes Gourmet
Hotboss Brands
Kimchi with Everything
Mad Mikes Chilli Jam and Field of Cheese
Must Chup
Roni B’s Kitchen
Tan Rosie
The Coastal Chilli Company
The Garlic Farm
Chocolates, Fudges and Sweets
Black Liquorice Company
Hygge Confectionary
Icandy Fudge
Deli Products
A Good Egg
Delicious Dauntsey (Godminster Cheese)
Fig and Thyme Graze
Mad Mikes Chilli Jam and Field of Cheese
Steve’s Cheese
Homeware
Flint and Flame
North Marston Pottery
The Little Garlic Plate
Nuts and Seeds
Munchy Seeds
Family Fun
Included in the ticket price are the following family activities sure to keep the kids entertained!
Bluey
Bluey will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Angie Mack Hula Hoop
Armed with a large stack of hoops and some funky tunes. She will wow everyone with her impromptu hula hooping displays.
The Junkyard Orchestra - Festival sound garden
A circular collection of tuned instruments made from recycled materials are set up at different heights for all ages and abilities to rock out on.
The Bubble Wizard
With his incredible ability to bring the magic out of bubbles, The Bubble Wizard will wow, thrill and amaze you!
Face Painting
It wouldn’t be a festival without having your face painted! Additional charges apply.
Carousel ride
Enjoy the magic of a vintage fairground ride in front of the manor. Additional charges apply.