Irish Chili Festival @Marina Market
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In association with Yay Cork
Get ready for something new and exciting—the inaugural Irish Chili Festival is coming to Marina Market Cork on June 27-28, 2026. This brand-new, free, family-friendly event will bring Ireland’s first dedicated chili festival to life, celebrating all things spicy over a full weekend of flavor and fun.
Visitors can explore a diverse marketplace featuring international hot sauces from across Europe and beyond, fresh chilis and plants, and sample products from specialty vendors. The festival caters to all dietary preferences with BBQ, food trucks, and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options available throughout the weekend.
Families will appreciate the dedicated kids’ play area, and well-behaved dogs are welcome to join the festivities.
A highlight of the weekend is the Irish Amateur Chili Eating Competition, hosted by the renowned Clifton Chili Club—featured on Netflix’s “We Are the Champions” and boasting over 300 million YouTube views. The competition is open to everyone, offering prizes, giveaways, and serious bragging rights for those brave enough to compete.
The Irish Chili Festival takes place at Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork (T12 YX76). Entry is free with donations accepted, making it an accessible event for everyone curious about the world of chili.
★★★★★ MEDIA PARTNERS ★★★★★
Yay Cork : https://yaycork.ie “
★★★★★ AMATEUR CHILI EATING COMPITITION ★★★★★
If you would like to enter the Irish Amateur Chili Eating Competition hosted by Clifton Chili Club, please fill out this form so we can get in touch : https://chilifest.eu/amateur-chili-eating/
Clifton Chili Club Chili eating competition
Open to everyone, just for fun, with prizes, and giveaways.
As seen on Netflix “We Are the Champions”
Clifton Chili Club is the biggest Chili YouTube channel with over 300 Million views: https://www.cliftonchilliclub.com/
★★★★★ THE GREAT IRISH PUB HEAT-OFF ★★★★★
Ireland’s hottest pub competition is coming to Irish Chili Festival
Think your local has the toughest crew in Ireland? Prove it at the inaugural Great Irish Pub Heat-Off, taking place Sunday afternoon at the Irish Chili Festival in June 2026.
We’re inviting bars from across Ireland to compete for the title of Ireland’s Spiciest Pub in an intense chili-eating showdown hosted by the legendary Clifton Chili Club (as seen on Netflix’s “We Are the Champions”).
More information and sign up form : https://chilifest.eu/the-great-irish-bar-heat-off/
★★★★★ IRELANDS BEST HOMEMADE HOTSAUCE COMPITITION ★★★★★
Bring your homemade hot sauce creations to be judged by our panel of experts, please follow this link for more information and the rules of entry : https://chilifest.eu/best-homemade-hot-sauce-competition/
Prizes for the winners announced on stage on the Sunday.
★★★★★ BECOME A VENDOR ★★★★★
If you are interested in having a stall at Irish Chili Fest, please fill out this form: https://chilifest.eu/chili-fest-ireland/
★★★★★ MAILING LIST ★★★★★
Please sign up to our Irish Chili Fest mailing list : https://chilifest.eu/irish-chili-festival-mailing-list/
★★★★★ VIP MEMBERSHIP ★★★★★
Support this event properly and become a VIP Member : https://chilifest.eu/register/
★★★★★ SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY ★★★★★
Be part of Ireland’s hottest new event!
https://chilifest.eu/sponsorship-opportunitys/
★★★★★ SOCIAL MEDIA ★★★★★
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@berlinchilifestival203
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishchilifest/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585775190518
Twitter: https://x.com/BerlinChiliFest
★★★★★ LOCATION ★★★★★
Marina Market
Centre Park Road, Ballintemple,
Cork. T12 YX76
https://www.marinamarket.ie/
★★★★★ COMMUNITY ★★★★★
Join the Telegram group chat for this event: https://t.me/joinchat/V3W38VaYf4s2o6vN
Chili Growers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/489429251646289
Event Venue
Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Ballintemple, Cork, Ireland
