Here are 22 of the big events planned in the area this year, many of them annual favourites and some returning for a second time after a successful launch last year.
![Two thrilling days of competitive horse racing are spearheaded by four valuable listed races between May 26 and 27. Think Dubai Millennium, Snow Fairy or Noble Mission; whether it be a Classic contender or Group 1 campaigner a plethora of high-class horses have started their season at the May Festival.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ4NjdlZmIxLWFjYmMtNDE0OC04ODg4LTJlNjk1YmNlNTJlZjo2Yjc2ZDQxMi01ZDczLTQ4OWMtYWM4NC02ZDVhOWUyMzNkM2Q=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
13. May
Two thrilling days of competitive horse racing are spearheaded by four valuable listed races between May 26 and 27. Think Dubai Millennium, Snow Fairy or Noble Mission; whether it be a Classic contender or Group 1 campaigner a plethora of high-class horses have started their season at the May Festival.Photo: Picture: Alan Crowhurst, Getty
![On May 27 the Bognor Carnival event will feature live music, food, entertainment, and a ‘mighty fine’ range of attractions to keep the rodeo rocking.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM0MjM0MjI3LTYwM2ItNDA3MS04YjlhLTVjNjI5ZjA0YzBlOTpiMWFlYmYxMy1jZjRhLTQ4M2MtOGUzMi01NmM2YWUzNzY1Yzc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
14. May
On May 27 the Bognor Carnival event will feature live music, food, entertainment, and a ‘mighty fine’ range of attractions to keep the rodeo rocking.Photo: Derek Martin Photography.
![Chichester Pride 2023 will take place on May 27.The event take place on the leafy-green Chichester College campus, from 12pm to7 pm. Expect a fun, welcoming and safe environment, with incredible, diverse entertainment (acts to be announced) for everyone of all ages to enjoy. We'll also have an indoor area, market stalls, quality food and drink and fully licensed bars.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhjMGJjZjFkLWUxNjgtNDJmNS1iOGU2LThkNDRkNGY4ZTA3YjpmNjg0ZDllMC1kYWM1LTQwYWEtOTA2OS1mMGU0ZDcwMjRmZWE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. May
Chichester Pride 2023 will take place on May 27.The event take place on the leafy-green Chichester College campus, from 12pm to7 pm. Expect a fun, welcoming and safe environment, with incredible, diverse entertainment (acts to be announced) for everyone of all ages to enjoy. We'll also have an indoor area, market stalls, quality food and drink and fully licensed bars.Photo: Derek Martin
![July 1 and 2 will see the Chichester Chilli and Cheese festival make its way to the city. 2023 will be the first year of the Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival. The Cheese & Chilli Festival provides fun activities for all ages. With free cooking demonstrations, Taste Tents, a Beer Festival, the amazing inflatable pub, Street Theatre, Live Music, Free Crazy Golf, Free Human Sized Table Football, Children’s Entertainments including Magic Shows, Punch & Judy, Balloon Modelling and Treasure Hunts.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJiNTcyNDVkLTM3NDctNDRhZi04NGQwLTVmYmQ5MmIyZmQyMzo0YjdlNjRlMy0xMzQ1LTRmNzItYmM0Zi0zOTEzMzQ4NzliZDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
16. July
July 1 and 2 will see the Chichester Chilli and Cheese festival make its way to the city. 2023 will be the first year of the Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival. The Cheese & Chilli Festival provides fun activities for all ages. With free cooking demonstrations, Taste Tents, a Beer Festival, the amazing inflatable pub, Street Theatre, Live Music, Free Crazy Golf, Free Human Sized Table Football, Children’s Entertainments including Magic Shows, Punch & Judy, Balloon Modelling and Treasure Hunts.Photo: Chichester Chilli and Cheese Festival