# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: The humble pie takes centre stage as Ballarat’s most delicious competition returns!About this EventJoin us at Itinerant Spirits as we crown the winners of Ballarat’s Best Pie Awards 2026. From classic favourites to Brilliantly Unexpected twists, this year’s entries highlight the creativity, passion and skill of our local bakers and chefs.This free event is open to the public and industry alike - expect good vibes, great company and a big serve of regional pride.Award categories include:Ballarat’s Best Pie 2026 (first, second and third)Best Savoury PieBest Sweet PieBest Bakery PieBrilliantly Unexpected PiePeople's Choice Pie (first, second and third)Meet the judges: join judges and pie connoisseurs Tim Bone (MasterChef Australia contestant), Alejandro Saravia (acclaimed Melbourne chef), Richard Cornish (food writer) and Kara Monssen (Herald Sun food and wine editor) for a slice of the fun and witness the winners being crowned.Winners will take home serious bragging rights, along with a custom Ballarat's Best Pie Awards dish hand-crafted by Ballarat ceramicist Shelby Sherritt.Cast your vote for the People's Choice Pie to be in the running to win a luxury Ballarat weekend escape for two valued at over $1500 (conditions apply)!People’s Choice voting runs from 1–31 August, with the winner revealed in September.With twists on traditional flavours through to ambitious creations, there's sure to be a pie to satisfy all taste buds and palates! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/soldiers-hill/ballarats-best-pie-awards-ceremony-2026/100001988737800296 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art, literary-art, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Bar & Distillery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Soldiers Hill - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Bar & Distillery - **lat**: -37.55795610000001 - **long**: 143.8594949 - **full address**: Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Bar & Distillery, 200 Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ed5c8b23d1a8f5cfcba28dafe54fd746a7ab1f18b0171b65d525fc79d89def54-rimg-w1200-h600-dc3f052e-gmir.jpg?v=1781075014 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026 being held? - **A:** Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026 takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Itinerant Spirits Cocktail Bar & Distillery, 200 Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026? - **A:** Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026 is organized by Tourism Midwest Victoria. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ballarat's Best Pie Awards Ceremony 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Soldiers Hill, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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