The annual Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival started its weekend long event on Saturday, May 4 at Fort Purbrook with crowds flocking to the event. All things chilli is celebrated, from a chilli eating contest, to chilli tasters, and the chance to buy your own chilli plants. Not to forget the other crucial element of the festival, the chance to try excellent gins from the region to give your mouth a chance to cool down.
Here is 22 pictures of people enjoying the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival:
1. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
Ten brave contestants signed up to the chilli eating contest at the festival. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
2. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
Suzy Gage and her sister, Kate Newman, left, sample some dark cherry liqueur at the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival, Fort Purbrook Photo: Chris Moorhouse
3. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
Gary Welch tries out the chilli jam at the Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival, Fort Purbrook Photo: Chris Moorhouse
4. Portsmouth Chilli and Gin Festival
Sam Chapman shows off her amazing selection of honey goods from Leythorne Farm, Chichester Photo: Chris Moorhouse