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Part of the Taste Autumn in Ards and North Down Programme | Full programme
Things are hotting up in Bangor Castle Walled Garden on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September.
Showcasing many different varieties of chilli plants from around the world, local food producers, an evening BBQ (ticketed), live music and lots of fun!
The chilli plants are all locally grown by Habanero Steve’s, a Northern Irish artisan producer of hot sauce, chilli jam, relish and chutney.
All shapes and sizes will be on display with a wonderful array of colour. See if you can find the hottest chilli, hitting an eye watering 2 million on the Scoville scale.
The Scoville scale is a measurement of pungency (spiciness or "heat") of chili peppers and other substances, recorded in Scoville heat units (SHU).
Saturday 9 September | 12 noon - 4pm
A fun-filled day with lots of added heat! Come along and enjoy food demonstrations with a chilli kick, live music, live dancing, children's entertainment and of course the chilli plant display!
Entertainment
12noon - 1pm: Enjoy traditional music from Ards CCE and Irish Dancing from the Reilly School.
1pm - 3pm: There will be a host of colour, movement and sound from the South Asian Dance Academy and Brazilian Singers.
A small number of vendors will be on site selling their spicy wares. A mix of hot food and cupboard staples.
Food Demonstrations
1pm - 4pm: Come along and hear how some of our local restaurants and producers prepare some spicy menus.
Restaurants and producers taking part are:
Tuk Tuk
Bebe Adrianos Mexicanos
Bangla
Habanero Steves
Saturday 9 September | Chilli Festival Evening BBQ | 6pm – 8.30pm - SOLD OUT
That evening join us for a unique dining experience in Bangor Castle Walled Garden with a Chilli themed Barbeque – vegetarian or meat option available. Hellbent, will provide the best Irish beef and the delicious, gentle South African seasoning, alongside Lightfoot Kitchen who will offer delicious crispy oster mushroom tacos, view full menu. Enjoy the very best of local food with friends and family at this open-air dining experience and enjoy live music from Alex Da Costa.
Find out more and book your tickets | Tickets £20pp| SOLD OUT
Please note, an online booking fee applies. None when booking in person or by phone via our Visitor Information Centres.
Sunday 10 September | 12noon - 4pm
Come along and see the chilli plants in the beautiful setting of the Castle's Walled Garden. Get ready for a family fun afternoon, with stilt walkers, face painters, balloon modellers, live music and plant and play workshops!
Sustainability
We encourage visitors to travel via public transport or why not walk or cycle. Please bring along your reusable bags to pick up goodies at the event. Please dispose of rubbish in the bins available on-site.
Getting here:
Public Transport | The nearest rail and bus station is Bangor, located in the City Centre, approx. 10-minute walk from the venue up/down an incline. For information on timetables, visit Translink.co.uk
By car | Do you plan to drive to the event? Allow plenty of time for your journey. If you are travelling by car follow directional road signs to Bangor City Centre, and check out what car parking is available in the city (free and charged). A guide to the local car parks.
Event site | Useful information
Recycling | When disposing of rubbish please use the recycling bins when on-site.
Accessibility | Surfaces and paths are flat, with compact stone paths and paved. Toilets are available on-site at Coffee Cure.
Dogs | Dogs are permitted on site but must be kept on a lead at all times.
Stay sun safe | We’re hoping for sunny weather, so please protect yourself with sun cream, hats and hydrate when at the event.
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Please note, details subject to change.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
