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Win a decadent foodie getaway to Ballarat

To celebrate MFWF 2025, we're giving away a decadent foodie getaway to Ballarat. Find the Ballarat Unexpectomatic machine at MFWF Baker's Dozen at Federation Square on 29-30 March 2025, build your custom foodie itinerary, and scan the QR code to enter.

Prize includes:

  • 1 x night stay at Hotel Vera, valued at $499 (complimentary suite upgrade valued at $599 subject to availability). Continental breakfast for two is included.
  • 1 x degustation lunch for two at Babae, valued at $180
  • 1 x dinner for two at The Shared Table, valued at $250
  • 1 x G&Tea (gin high tea) experience for two at Grainery Lane, valued at $158


Ballarat's Best Pie 2025 - Pie Passport

Entry procedure: Limited edition pie passports will be distributed by random draw to attendees at select in-person events and activations from March - August 2025 (this includes Unexpect-o-matic pop-up installations and other promotional events at the discretion of the Promoter).

Validity: Only registered physical passports will be valid from 4 August - 31 August 2025, with officially-coded dockets exchanged for pies at vendors who win the specified category awards for Ballarat's Best Pie 2025. Category award winners will be announced on 2 August 2025, with registered pie passport holders advised of these vendors on 4 August 2025.

For further information, scan the QR code on your pie passport or direct your questions to marketing@ballarat.vic.gov.au


PAST COMPETITIONS - NOW CLOSED

Win a brilliantly unexpected adventure in Ballarat

NOTE: THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

Feast on world-class eats, get up close (and we mean CLOSE) with cute critters, go on a spooky tour that’s a true crime lover’s dream then stay at an ultra luxe hotel in the heart of the city.

Simply sign up to our newsletter and answer a few questions about your travel habits to win a getaway for 2 people!

Prize includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation at Hotel Vera with dinner at chef hatted on site restaurant Babae valued at $1388
  • Admission to the Ballarat Wildlife Park including a meercat experience valued at $160
  • Dinner at chef hatted restaurant Mr Jones valued at $300
  • Lunch at Johnny Alloo valued at $150


Win a brilliant weekend in Ballarat - Online quiz

NOTE: THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED

We're giving you the chance to win a weekend away in Ballarat, valued at over $1,000.

To enter, take our online quiz and complete the entry form.

Prize details:

  • Accommodation at The Provincial Hotel
  • Dinner for two at Mr Jones
  • Gin tasting workshop at Itinerant Spirits


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225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

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401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.