Get ready to spice up your life because the Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship is back, hotter and crazier than ever! Presented by The Beast & Melbourne Hot Sauce, this fiery fiesta has been setting tongues ablaze in Brunswick East since 2016. The 9th annual showdown is set to scorch the stage on Saturday 2 March 2024, and you won’t want to miss it!
Doors swing open at noon, and here’s the best part – it’s absolutely free to witness the chilli mayhem unfold. But beware, capacity is limited, so be there early to secure your spot for the sizzling spectacle. The fun kicks off at noon with spicy menus, specialty beverages, and hot sauce stalls. The real chilli action heats up on stage soon after!
Twenty-four brave souls will battle it out for the prestigious title of Melbourne’s Best Chilli Eating Champion. From mild to wild, contestants will face off against the likes of Carolina Reaper, Ghost Chilli, Trinidad Scorpion, and many more fiery surprises. With the infamous Reaper Kebabs and Chilli “Turducken” thrown into the mix, casualties are inevitable!
The competition is a last-person-standing event, with contestants risking disqualification by knockout, tap out, pass out, or the dreaded spew out! No napkins, drinking, or standing allowed – just pure chilli-eating madness. And if you think beer and milk will save you, think again – they’re provided to taunt you into quitting.
With over $2000 in cash, prizes, merch, fame, and everlasting glory on the line, the Melbourne Chilli Eating Championship promises a spicy showdown you won’t soon forget. So mark your calendars, gather your spice-loving friends, and get ready for a day of scorching sensations, live band karaoke, and the world’s hottest sausage sizzle! Let the chilli games begin!
