Take a bite out of Ballarat’s food scene this August on the city’s new pie trail.

Ballarat’s Best Pie trail will feature 20 sweet and savoury pies from local cafes, restaurants and bakeries.

These limited edition creations will only be available from 1-31 August.

And when you purchase a pie from a participating venue, post a picture to Instagram using the tags #ballaratsbestpie and #visitballarat to go into the draw to win a weekend away in Ballarat worth over $1000.

The self-guided trail map is available online or a printed version can be picked up from the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre (225 Sturt Street).

Award-winning food writer Richard Cornish and local MasterChef alumni Tim Bone will join a panel of pie connoisseurs to decide which masterpiece claims the coveted title of Ballarat’s Best Pie.

The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony hosted by culinary journalist Sofia Levin on Saturday 5 August at 2pm at Hop Temple.

“Pies can be so versatile with endless filling options and I can’t wait to taste the best of what our amazing cafes and restaurants have to offer,” Tim said. 

“From Flying Chillies and Black Cat Truffles to Sovereign Hill, Beechworth Bakery and many more, be sure to get out there and try as many pies as you can this winter.” 

The line-up

• Barbacoa and cheese pie at Hop Temple
• Beef and beer pie at Aunty Jacks
• Beef brisket and mushroom melt pie at Mitchell Harris Wines 
• Beef cheek ragu pie at The Forge Pizzeria  
• Chicken truffle pie at Black Cat Truffles
• Flying Chillies’ babi pongteh pie at Red Duck Brewery & Distillery
• Flying Chillies’ mapo tofu pie at Red Duck Brewery & Distillery
• Lamb and rosemary pie at The Western Hotel 
• Lamb roast pie at Flying Horse Entertainment Venue
• Mexican breakfast pie at The Turret Café & Catering 
• Miso sweet potato pie by Roy Hammond
• Mrs Marshall’s mushroom pie at Sovereign Hill  
• Paddock to pie at Wayward Winery
• Smoked brisket and American cheddar pie at 1816 Bakehouse 
• Sri Lankan beef curry pie at Beechworth Bakery
• Teriyaki duck pie at Grainery Lane  
• The BLC at the Ballarat Leagues Club
• Ultimate egg and bacon pie at Eclectic Tastes Café & Pantry
• Grandma Harriet’s bramble and apple pie at Kilderkin Distillery
• Raspberry drop curd pie at Sovereign Hill 

Main image: Paddock to pie at Wayward Winery