Chilli Fest Willunga
Highlights
- Join the vibrant celebration at Willunga's Festival and Show Halls, embracing a weekend of flavour and fun.
- Explore over 20 stalls brimming with bold chilli-inspired flavours, from sauces to spicy jams and lollies.
- Engage in creative activities like the Chilli-Inspired Art Show and Hot Hat Competitions, with daily prizes on offer.
- Relax in the green space with local brews and live music, while kids enjoy free activities for a family-friendly experience.
Join them in the heart of Willunga for a weekend packed with flavour, fun, and fiery entertainment. Whether you’re a die-hard chilli lover or just here for the good vibes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Discover over 20 chilli-inspired stalls overflowing with bold flavours — from tongue-tingling sauces and condiments to spicy jams, dips, chips, and even chilli lollies.
You can pick out your own chilli plant to take home, learn to cook with those amazing sauces, and get expert garden advice from local favourites Sophie Thomson and Kim Syrus.
This year they’re adding a creative twist! Enjoy their Chilli-Inspired Art Show and join in the fun of our Hot Hat Competitions, with prizes awarded daily.
Not a fan of the fiery stuff? There’s plenty more to explore. Browse the artisan market featuring locally made knives, boards, jewellery, artworks, and more.
Families are welcome — with free kids’ activities
Grab a drink from their local brewers, feast on amazing food, and unwind in the relaxed green space while enjoying live music from talented local musicians.
So mark your calendar and make a weekend of it — Chilli Fest Willunga 2026 is set to be a spicy celebration of food, fun, and community you won’t want to miss!
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
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Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
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