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Briz Chilli & Beer Fest 2024
Sunday 27th October
12pm to 7pm
Location: Ballistic Brewery, Salisbury
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Date
27th October 2024
Time
12 pm to 7pm
Location
Ballistic Brewing Co
53-55 McCarthy Rd,
Salisbury QLD
ORGANISER
Lets Brew up a Spicy Storm!
Who doesn’t love an icy cold brew with some spicy food?
We are making that dream come true in 2024 by joining forces with Ballistic Brewery at Salisbury. Loads of room to spread out at this central location, so put the date in your diary and Get your Chilli & Beer On!
DOG-FRIENDLY
Your furry pal must be wearing something red or chilli-themed to enter.
If not, you can purchase a $5 bandanna at the gate.
Enter your dog in the Chilli Dog Competition (see Program for timing) and win a trophy and other goodies!
HELLFIRE ALLEY
This is where you’ll find all the spicy goodies, as created and displayed by our artisan vendors. Try a heap of new products and remember to bring your reusable bag to cart your chilli stash home to the pantry.
Want to be in Hellfire Alley?
If you sell anything chilli-related, we want you in Hellfire Alley. Our online application form is eco-friendly and makes it easy to apply.
CHILLI CHALLENGES
Each Challenge (save for the Sip & Shout Challenge) attracts a cash prize of $100, a trophy, and prizes donated by our sponsors, including a chilli plant from Infusions Chilli Farm.
Wings challenge Firing Line
Woman napalm noodles
Ash winning
HOMEMADE HEAT COMPETITION
Fancy yourself as a bit of a cook? Do you make a mean chutneys, pickles, fermented or cooked sauce, candy, jam or other fun thing featuring chilli?
Then show off your skills, enter our competition and be in the running for some prizes and glory.
Bring your product to the Stage, and they’ll be judged by our panel at 4pm, with winner and runner-up announced at 5.00pm
All entrants receive a lovely chilli plant.
NO NEED TO PRE-REGISTER. JUST DROP OFF YOUR CREATION TO THE STAGE BEFORE 4PM.
FOOD FOR EVERYONE
Our food vendors have a mandate to provide at least four chilli-themed offerings, as well as regular food.
vege tacos
burger
Vegan and Vegetarian FriendLy
JUST FOR THE KIDS
Everyone’s favourite Animal Nursery will be there, plus some fun face-painting, and other craft activities.
Prizes for the Cutest Chilli Kid, so get that cute costume ready!
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animal nursery kid
ponies and animals
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Facepainted girl
CHILLI PLANTS and GROWING ADVICE)
Melissa O’Brien of Infusion Chilli Farm at Redland Bay will be at the festival with 1001 chili seedlings and plants of all varieties. Mel is a fully-accredited grower, with sustainability and eco-friendly practices to her credit as well.
Every Adult Ticket holder will collect their chilli seedling from this stall (and check out some more advanced plants while you’re there!).
Infusions logo
Infusion plant 1
Infusion chilli fruit
Infusion plant 2
infusion pots
CELEBRITY GUEST CHEF
Valerie Ferdinandz
Valerie is no stranger to spice, being of Indian heritage. She and daughter, Courtney, made it to the finals of MKR in 2014. Valerie is still passionate about food and especially chillies, and creates delicious food for her own family and lucky patrons at the
New Farm Bistro. Follow Valerie on Facebook.
Valerie adds her ethnic foodie touch to the proceedings and the pair will surely entertain patrons with their banter.
LIVE MUSIC
Great live music is always peppered in between the chilli challenges on stage. Once again, we have the guitar maestro, Sean Mullen, gracing our stage, playing every guitar player’s dream – Joe Satriani.
Queensland’s power duo, Missy Vader and the Dark Force will also fire up some awesome tunes.
Stay tuned for the 2024 program!
THE AFTERBURN BAR
VIP CHAMPAGNE or BEER EXPERIENCE TICKETS
Enjoy front row VIP seating, Your choice of French Champagne or a Special Beer Package, lunch for two, a chilli goodie bag and a chilli plant!
Limit of 12 persons.
OUR CHARITY PARTNER - 4 Voices Global
Our friends Sisters on Steel Social Motorcycle Club will be fund-raising on the day to support this worthy charity, providing judgement-free support for women facing domestic violence, homelessness, digital and social isolation.
Find out more about 4 Voices Global.
Gallery 2022
Podcast
Scarlett Habanero interviews chilli-heads from all over the world to talk about anything spicy!
Sponsors
BUNDABERG PRODUCE MOVERS
Thanks to Geoff Turner and his crew for supporting our festival with fruit for the challenges!
Check them out on Facebook.
Want to raise your brand profile?
Contact us and find out how we can work together with Cash or In-Kind Sponsorships Available in any amount.
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