The Chilli & Distillery Festival by Araluen Estate is back and bigger than before. Hosted by Anytime DJ’s, chilli eating competition presented by Perth Dude Food & supported by Esperance Distillery
Details
Date | Saturday 21st February 2026
Time | 3pm to 9pm
Cost:
Adults | FROM $20pp
6YO - 17 YO | FROM $12.5pp
5 & under | FOC
Free Parking
VIP:
VIP Package | $195
Includes 2 x Entry Tickets
VIP seating | Bean Bags, Picnic Table & Picnic Blanket
Savoury Hamper | Bottle of Wine
Our Associates & Supporters
Chilli Eating Competition
Chilli lovers unite for WA’s Hottest Chilli Eating Competition, secure yourself a spot and take the challenge being run by the Perth Dude Food at 5.30pm from the Main Stage.
$20 per person, to participate | 10 rounds of Spiciness | 1 minute between rounds | No fluids allowed at any time or you’ll be disqualified | Waiver must be signed prior to commencement | Must be over 18 to participate
The Winner is in for a range of Great Prizes!
A Spice Lover’s Paradise
Explore a marketplace bursting with bold flavors, where local producers showcase the hottest sauces, rubs, and gourmet chilli-infused treats. Whether you’re after a mild kick or a fiery burn, sample and shop the best in Australian spice. Bring the heat home!
Chilli Market Stalls
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate!
Discover WA’s finest craft distilleries & breweries, pouring smooth gins, bold hazy’s, rich whiskies, and even chilli-infused spirits. Meet the makers, sample exclusive festival releases, and enjoy top-notch cocktails that perfectly pair with the heat of the festival!
Being the most remote brewery in Australia is certainly a challenge at times, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Matso’s has always been a little different, but we’re proud of that. Sometimes, our remoteness has forced our hand; other times, the heat has driven us to think differently about flavour and refreshment.
Amberches Spirits is a Western Australian distillery known for crafting unique and high-quality spirits. Whether it's a smooth vodka, a flavorful gin, or an aged whisky, Amberches focuses on innovation and premium ingredients. Their commitment to small-batch production ensures each bottle maintains exceptional quality and character.
As Perth’s first urban distillery, Whipper Snapper Distillery has earned a reputation for producing some of Australia's finest craft whiskies. Inspired by wartime moonshine recipes, Whipper Snapper blends tradition with modern techniques to create unique, full-bodied whiskies. The distillery prides itself on using 100% Western Australian grains and operates sustainably, making it a leader in the craft spirits movement. Their flagship whisky, the award-winning Upshot, is a must-try for whisky lovers.
Named after the iconic stretch of water off Fremantle, Gage Roads Brewing Co. is a pioneer in the Western Australian craft beer scene. Since 2004, Gage Roads has been producing independent, award-winning beers that celebrate the Aussie way of life. With a focus on hop-forward brews, refreshing lagers, and experimental limited releases, Gage Roads is a favorite among beer lovers who appreciate quality and innovation. Their brewery and venue in Fremantle offer a stunning oceanfront experience that perfectly complements their coastal-inspired beers.
Bombak Distillery is a family-owned & run distillery located in Osborne Park, Western Australia. Our location is traced back to our immigrant Croatian Great Grandfather who set up market gardens on the land in 1946. The land was worked by three generations including our father and is again being used by the fourth generation to handcraft spirits.
Copper Top Distillery is a boutique distillery focused on small-batch spirits made with the finest local ingredients. Known for their meticulous distillation process and attention to detail, Copper Top produces exceptional gins, vodkas, and liqueurs, each crafted to highlight the flavors of Western Australia.
Nestled in the Perth Hills, Carmel Distillery is a family-run operation dedicated to producing premium spirits with a regional touch. Using locally grown botanicals and a hands-on approach to distillation, Carmel Distillery creates gins and other spirits that capture the flavors of the countryside, offering a unique drinking experience for spirit enthusiasts.
HillsCrest Distillery is a boutique distillery in the Perth Hills, crafting premium small-batch spirits. Using traditional distillation techniques combined with modern creativity, HillsCrest produces artisan gins, vodkas, and other spirits that highlight locally sourced botanicals and pure WA ingredients. The distillery prides itself on its hands-on approach, ensuring that each bottle reflects the passion and expertise of its makers.
Billy Stitch Distillery is a passionate craft distillery creating spirits that tell a story. With a focus on local ingredients and small-batch production, Billy Stitch produces high-quality gins, whiskies, and other spirits, each with a distinct character that reflects the essence of Western Australia.
Cannabis Botanical Distillery’s products are lovingly grown then carefully crafted entirely at Raintree in Denmark, an idyllic acreage bordered by William Bay National Park located along the Rainbow Coast of Western Australia.
Wild Road Spirits is all about capturing the untamed beauty of Western Australia in a bottle. Specializing in premium, handcrafted spirits, Wild Road sources the finest local botanicals to create distinctive flavors. Their commitment to craftsmanship and quality ensures every sip delivers a true taste of the region’s rugged landscapes.
Named after Western Australia's iconic native bird, Black Cockatoo Distillery produces handcrafted spirits with a strong focus on sustainability and local ingredients. Based in the picturesque southwest, the distillery is known for its innovative gin and whisky creations, infused with native botanicals that reflect the region's biodiversity. Black Cockatoo is more than just a distillery—it's a celebration of WA’s natural beauty and a commitment to protecting its future.
Small batch. Locally sourced. Sustainably crafted. Made from scratch in Busselton, WA.
We work with local farmers, use native botanicals, and distil everything ourselves — no outsourcing, no compromises.
Just good spirits with real WA flavour.
We work with local farmers, use native botanicals, and distil everything ourselves — no outsourcing, no compromises.
Just good spirits with real WA flavour.