Ballarat’s Best Pie is returning for round three this winter.
From 1-31 August 2025, take your pick from an impressive line-up of 30 savoury and sweet pies from some of the city’s best cafes, restaurants and bars.
With twists on traditional flavours through to ambitious creations, there’s sure to be a pie to satisfy all taste buds and palates.
This year's contenders will be unveiled on Monday 2 June, with the pies up for the tasting from 1-31 August.
The pie judging and awards ceremony will be take place on Saturday 2 August.
Winners will be crowned across the following categories:
- Ballarat's Best Pie 2025 (grand prize, second and third)
- Best Savoury Pie
- Best Sweet Pie
- Best Bakery Pie
- Brilliantly Unexpected Pie (**new**)
- Pie with Purpose (**new**)
In another first for 2025, the People's Choice Pie will be determined by a public vote running from 2-31 August. The winning pie will then be announced in September.
Stay tuned for this year's mouthwatering line-up!
