Around the Region: Your dose of delicious events happening in Victoria for August

Four events with stellar lineups of local producers are about to take over regional Victoria this month.

There’s nothing better than an event that places people in local venues, restaurants, cafes, and bars. Three are happening in August with beer, pies, and wine on show across local venues. There is also a tasty treat of an event taking over Merbein of great proportions!

Find out what food festivals are happening in August below.

Keep up with the latest food and booze news across the region here.

 

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Bendigo on the Hop

When: Saturday 29 August

Where: Various Venues, Bendigo

Bendigo On The Hop is back — Bendigo’s annual beer festival and walking tour bringing together 18 independent breweries and 36 beers, all accessible with one ticket. Explore Bendigo’s vibrant CBD as local venues host indie brewers from across Australia, showcasing a diverse lineup of craft beers in some of the city’s best bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants. Featuring breweries including Bells Beach Brewing, Bendigo Brewing, Bridge Road Brewers, Hawkers Beer, Kaiju! Beer, Shedshaker Brewing and more.

 

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Ballarat’s Best Pie

When: 1 – 31 August 2026

Where: Various Venues, Ballarat

Ballarat’s Best Pie returns for its fourth year this winter, celebrating the city’s thriving food scene with 30 delicious savoury and sweet creations to discover throughout August. Explore top cafes, restaurants and bakeries offering everything from classic favourites to inventive flavour combinations. Taste your way through the competition and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Pie, with winners across all categories announced following the public vote.

 

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Urban Wine Walk – Ballarat

When: Saturday 29 August

Where: Various Venues, Ballarat

Ballarat’s streets and laneways transform into an Urban Cellar Door this winter, inviting wine lovers to explore the city’s best venues on a self-guided tasting trail. Choose your starting point and wander between iconic spots including Grainery Lane, Roy Hammond, Renard and more, sampling exceptional wines from a curated lineup of Australian winemakers. With unique venue experiences and delicious drops around every corner, the Urban Wine Walk is the perfect way to discover Ballarat’s thriving food and wine scene.

 

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The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph

When: Saturday 15 August

Where: Commercial Street, Merbein

The Great Vanilla Slice Triumph returns to Merbein, bringing together talented bakers from across Australia to compete for the title of the ultimate award-winning vanilla slice. Enjoy a delicious day out with vanilla slices to taste and buy, live entertainment, children’s activities, wine tastings and market stalls. A beloved regional tradition since 1998, this family-friendly event celebrates the craft, creativity and sweet success of Australia’s best bakers. 

This is only the tip of the tasting plate. Explore more food events and specials here.