The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph

The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph

Community Event
Festivals and Celebrations
Food and Wine
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Highlights

  • Savour award-winning vanilla slices crafted by talented bakers from across Australia at Merbein's lively event.
  • Enjoy live entertainment and children's activities, making it a perfect family fun day out in Merbein.
  • Explore market stalls and indulge in local wine tastings while soaking up the vibrant community atmosphere.
  • Experience the rich history of the Vanilla Slice Triumph, a beloved tradition that began in 1998 in Ouyen.
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Bakers from near and far around the country will converge on Merbein to find out who has baked the ultimate award winning vanilla slice.

Throughout the day there will be live entertainment, children’s entertainment and activities, vanilla slices to buy and try, wine tastings and market stalls.

A great family fun day out.

The Great Vanilla Slice Triumph began in Ouyen in 1998 after then-Victorian premier Jeff Kennett claimed the vanilla slice from the town’s Mallee Bakery was the best he’d ever tasted. Over the years the competition has attracted entries from far and wide. In 2012 it moved to Merbein.

26°C Partly cloudy
4.0 / 5 1 Google review

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Dates & times

  • Next occurrence: 15 August 2026

Features

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Parents Room
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
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