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Chilli Festival @ Heckers Garden Centre Boksburg
31
Oct
Date
31 Oct (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 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 to take place from Friday, 25 April to Sunday, 27 April 2026. Known as one of the garden centre's most popular annual events, it features a weekend of high-heat competitions, local artisanal vendors, and family-friendly entertainment.
Would you like more information on how to register for the chilli eating competitions or a list of other upcoming markets at Heckers Garden Centre?
Event Highlights
Location & Timing
•Chilli Competitions: Daily challenges typically include a Fiery Wing Face-Off, a Pani Puri Challenge, and the Ultimate Chilli Medley on Sunday for the "Champion of Heat" title.
•Vendor Stalls: A wide variety of stalls offer craft chilli sauces, fiery pods, jams, rubs, and seeds.
•Plant Sales: Attendees can purchase a variety of chilli plants, from mild varieties to some of the world's hottest seedlings.
•Public Tasting: A dedicated tasting and judging station is often available for visitors to sample different sauces.
•Venue: Heckers Garden Centre, 1 Kirschner Rd, Westwood AH, Boksburg, 1459, South Africa.
•Time: The festival typically runs from 09:00 to 16:00 each day.
•Atmosphere: The event is family-oriented and dog-friendly, usually offering free entry and secure parking.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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