The Lakes Chilli Fest
at Levens Hall
The 3rd Lakes Chilli Fest will be held on the
14th & 15th August 2010.
At Chillifest 2009, there were more stalls than
before featuring a wide range of chilli-related
items such as jams, jellies, chocolate, ice-cream,
sauces, seeds, powders, chutneys, clothing, plants,
breads etc. Visitors were able to sample foods from
the Caribbean, Mexico, and India as well as many
renowned products from Cumbria, some of whom are
‘going hot’ for the occasion. There were also stalls
selling the newly brewed Levens Hall Ancient Orchard
Cider, Cowmire Damson Gin, and Pimms.
On Saturday the entertainment was provided by
Paul Garbonza the fire-eater and street entertainer
and the Milnthorpe Steel Band, and Salsa North West
gave salsa dancing demonstrations and persuade as
many people as possible to join in and have a go! On
Sunday the salsa band Mojita from Manchester created
a lively atmosphere together with Salsa North West,
and Pinxton Puppets performed in the topiary garden.
On both days there was a chilli trail and games for
the family and entertaining talks and cookery
demonstrations given by Nick Martin, Prett Tejura of
Curry Cuisine, Ricardo Rodriguez, Pete of Chilli
Pepper Pete, Chris Crowder the Levens Hall Head
Gardener and the Capsticks from Park House Farm,
suppliers of Levens Hall Estate Farm Produce.
The Elizabethan Hall provided a spectacular backdrop
for the Chilli Fest and visitors walked in the world
famous topiary gardens where the summer bedding and
herbaceous borders were at their very best.
