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Chilli Festival @ Heckers Garden Centre Boksburg
26
Apr
Date
26 Apr (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 09:00–16:00
Venue
Laerskool Westwood, Kirschner Rd, Westwood AH
Boksburg, South Africa
📝 Useful Information
The Chilli Festival at Heckers Garden Centre in Boksburg is scheduled for Saturday, 25 April to Monday, 27 April 2026. This three-day event is known as the "hottest" weekend of the year, featuring extreme chilli challenges, artisan markets, and family-friendly activities.
Would you like the contact details for the challenge organisers to secure a spot in the 2026 competitions?
Event Overview
Festival Highlights
Participation & Bookings
•Dates: 25, 26, & 27 April 2026.
•Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
•Location: Heckers Garden Centre, 1 Kirschner Road, Westwood AH, Boksburg.
•Heckers Garden Centre
•Cost: Entrance to the garden centre and market is typically FREE, but participation in specific chilli challenges requires an entry fee.
•Chilli Challenges: Daily competitions including the Spiciest Pani Puri Challenge, Fiery Wing Face-Off, and the Circle of Fire Pizza Challenge.
•Main Event: The Ultimate Chilli Medley or Fresh Pod Eating Competition usually takes place on the final day, offering significant cash prizes (up to R10,000 for 1st place in previous years).
•Market Stalls: Over 15 local vendors selling craft hot sauces, spicy jams, rubs, jerky, and chilli-infused sweets.
•Gardening: Purchase a wide variety of chilli plants, seeds, and seedlings, with experts on hand to provide growing tips.
•Family & Pet Friendly: The event features live music, food vendors (donuts, samoosas, etc.), a kids' planting corner, and is a dog-friendly venue.
•Challenge Entry: Most challenges cost approximately R150 per person to enter. Bookings are often handled in person on the Saturday of the event, or via specific contact numbers for organizers like Mcas Trading or Kadipore Farms.
•Vendors: Local favorites like Patels, Chillie Boyz, and Flaming Pistols are frequent participants.
Updated at 18 Mar 2026
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