Bath Chilli Festival facts for kids
The Bath Chilli Festival is a super fun event held every year in the city of Bath. It's a festival all about chillies and music! People come together to enjoy spicy food, listen to cool bands, and learn amazing facts about chillies.
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What is the Bath Chilli Festival?
The Bath Chilli Festival is a yearly celebration of all things chilli. It brings together chilli growers, food makers, and music lovers. You can try different kinds of chillies, from mild to super hot. There are also cooking shows, music performances, and exciting chilli eating contests. It's a great place to learn about chillies and have a spicy good time!
Festival Highlights Over the Years
2017 Festival
In 2017, the festival took place at the University of Bath. It was held on the weekend of July 15th and 16th.
2015 Festival
The 2015 festival was also at the University of Bath campus. It happened on Saturday, September 26th.
2014 Festival
The 2014 festival was a big success! It was held at the University of Bath on Saturday, September 27th. Lots of people came, even the Mayor of Bath. The Mayor helped give out prizes at the awards ceremony.
Music and Entertainment
The festival had awesome music from bands like Laz’s Blues Band and The Counterpart. Jon Chouler and Amit Nathubhai also performed. The Cadbury Sisters, a popular group, returned to play again.
Cooking Fun
A chef from the TV show Masterchef, Bini Ludlow, gave a cool cooking demonstration. She showed everyone how to cook tasty meals without spending too much money.
Curry Competition
Local restaurants and businesses competed in the 'Great Bath Curry Competition'. People tasted different curries and voted for their favorites. The GPT Smokehouse won in both the hot and mild curry groups!
2013 Festival
The 2013 festival was held at the University of Bath on October 5th and 6th.
Amazing Music
Bands like Bite the Buffalo played, and they had even performed at the famous Glastonbury Festival! The Cadbury Sisters also played their music.
Chilli Science and Fun Facts
Dr. Amit Nathubhai gave talks about 'Chilli Science'. He explained how scientists first made capsaicin, the chemical that makes chillies hot. He also talked about Wilbur Scoville, who created a way to measure how hot chillies are. Joy Michaud shared interesting 'Chilli Factoids'. Matt Simpson also taught people about the history of chillies.
Chilli Eating Contests
Two exciting chilli eating competitions took place! One was hosted by Darth Naga, and the other by The Clifton Chilli Club. Brave people ate super hot chillies to see who could handle the heat the best!
