Sia Chilli Fest

Get ready for a fiery day at Sia Chilli Fest, a food and music festival dedicated to chilli peppers, spicy sauces and bold flavours. Organised by JohnnyPep, a local craft hot sauce producer, the festival takes place at JohnnyPep Microfarm in the village of Sia, near Nicosia. Visitors can explore a variety of chilli sauces, sample street food, enjoy cold drinks and listen to DJ sets in a relaxed outdoor setting. The festival welcomes both dedicated chilli lovers and curious visitors who simply want to try something different. One of the main attractions is the chilli-eating competition, where brave participants test their tolerance for increasingly spicy peppers. You can also meet JohnnyPep and discover more about the craft sauces made at the microfarm. Highlights - Chilli sauce tasting: Discover locally made and international craft sauces, from mild flavours to seriously hot varieties - Street food: Enjoy burgers, BBQ and other food to pair with spicy sauces - Chilli-eating competition: Watch or take part in a fiery challenge - Music and DJ sets: Enjoy music throughout the festival - Drinks: Beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic options - Meet the maker: Discover JohnnyPep’s chilli creations and the story behind the microfarm - Outdoor atmosphere: Spend the day with friends and family in a village farm setting