From 3pm, join judges and pie connoisseurs Tim Bone (MasterChef Australia contestant), Alejandro Saravia (acclaimed Melbourne chef) Kara Monssen (Herald Sun food and wine editor) and Richard Cornish (food writer) for a slice of the fun and witness the winners being crowned. 

And throughout August, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Pie to be in the running to win a weekend escape for two. 

For details on this year’s pies, venues and competition conditions, check out ballaratsbestpie.com.au 

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