EXPERIENCES

  • Little Chillers Stage

    Little Chillers

    When

    15 May 11am – 4pm

    Where

    Armidale Showground

    That’s right, The Big Chill is an all-ages event. Little Chillers is a zone for the little ones that’s big on fun, keeping hands busy and hearts full with:

    • Dedicated kids stage
    • Face painting
    • Arts and crafts
    • Interactive experiences
    • Giant games
    • Silent disco

     

  • Live and Local Stage

    Live & Local Stage

    When

    15 May from 12pm

    Where

    Main Pavillion – Armidale Showground

    This year the beloved Live and Local stage will be sitting pretty inside the Main Pavillion at the Armidale Showground. We are talking cozy vibes, comfy seats and damn good tunes. We know, we know, you’re on the edge of your seats, waiting with bated breath to know the names of this year’s Live & Local heroes. 

     

  • Chilli eating competition

    The Big Chilli, Chilli Eating Contest

    When

    Saturday 15 May from 11am

    Where

    Armidale Showground

    This is a last person standing, winner-takes-all, knockout event like no other; daring competitors will step up to the plate, ready to endure the fire and fight for the honour of being named THE BIG CHILL’s 2027 ultimate chilli-eating contest champion – ‘THE BIG CHILLI’. Presented by Crack Fox Hot Sauce.

    • 2 heats – 1 final destruction round
    • The top 2 competitors from each heat advance to the final showdown.
    • The heat rounds will start off relatively mild, but it won’t stay that way for long. Prepare for an escalating battle as each round gets hotter and more intense!
    • Expect everything from hot sauce, fresh pods and chilli-infused foods and drinks. Starting with humble Jalapeños, progressing to the fearsome Carolina Reapers, and possibly beyond

    🏆 What’s up for grabs?

    • 4 x FREE tickets to The Big Chill Festival 2027 for you and your mates
    • $250 CASH prize
    • A Crack Fox Hot Sauce hamper featuring all your favourite hot sauce products and limited-edition merch
    • The title of ‘The Big Chilli 2026 Champion’ – and the trophy to prove it!
    Enter Here

  • Little Chillers Stage

    Little Chillers

    When

    15 May 11am – 4pm

    Where

    Armidale Showground

    That’s right, The Big Chill is an all-ages event. Little Chillers is a zone for the little ones that’s big on fun, keeping hands busy and hearts full with:

    • Dedicated kids stage
    • Face painting
    • Arts and crafts
    • Interactive experiences
    • Giant games
    • Silent disco

     

  • Live and Local Stage

    Live & Local Stage

    When

    15 May from 12pm

    Where

    Main Pavillion – Armidale Showground

    This year the beloved Live and Local stage will be sitting pretty inside the Main Pavillion at the Armidale Showground. We are talking cozy vibes, comfy seats and damn good tunes. We know, we know, you’re on the edge of your seats, waiting with bated breath to know the names of this year’s Live & Local heroes.