The South Devon Chilli Farm Festival brings together chilli enthusiasts, food lovers and families for a day celebrating hot and spicy food at the UK’s largest chilli farm near Loddiswell in South Devon. The festival typically takes place in August each year - check the farm’s website for the confirmed 2027 date.
The chilli farm grows over 100 varieties of chilli peppers and hosts the festival on its site in the South Hams countryside. The event has grown into a major date on Devon’s food festival calendar, attracting thousands of visitors to taste, buy and celebrate all things spicy.
Visitor information
Date: To be confirmed for 2027 - typically held in August. Check the South Devon Chilli Farm website for the announcement.
Venue: South Devon Chilli Farm, Wigham, Loddiswell, TQ7 4DW.
Tickets: Advanced tickets typically available from the farm’s website. Day tickets at the gate subject to capacity.
Getting there: The farm sits in countryside between Kingsbridge and Totnes, off the A381. Parking on site. The nearest town is Loddiswell.
What to bring: Sun protection, comfortable shoes for walking on farm land, and an appetite for spicy food. Family-friendly event with activities for all ages.
What’s on
The festival features chilli tastings from mild to mouth-burning hot, hot sauce competitions, chilli-eating challenges, cooking demonstrations from guest chefs, street food vendors serving spicy dishes from around the world, and the farm shop selling fresh chillies, hot sauces, chutneys and chilli-based products.
Live music stages provide entertainment throughout the day, with local bands and performers. Children’s activities include face painting, games and farm tours. The festival bar serves craft beers, ciders and refreshing drinks to cool down between chilli tastings.
Visitors can tour the polytunnels to see chillies growing, learn about different chilli varieties and their heat levels on the Scoville scale, and meet the team behind the UK’s chilli-growing specialists. Expert staff offer advice on growing chillies at home and using them in cooking.
The festival atmosphere combines serious chilli appreciation with family fun, making it accessible to both dedicated heat-seekers and those curious to try their first jalapeño.
Where to stay
The South Devon Chilli Farm sits in the South Hams between Kingsbridge and Totnes. Browse places to stay in Kingsbridge, Totnes, Salcombe and South Devon villages.