Ballarat Winter Festival – Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown
Highlights
- Savour rich hot chocolates from 35 local cafes, each offering unique flavours to warm your winter days.
- Download the trail map and sip your way through Ballarat, discovering delightful creations at every stop.
- Vote for your favourite hot chocolate and enter the draw to win exciting prizes during the festival.
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Ballarat's Winter Festival, celebrating community spirit and culinary creativity.
Back by popular demand. Warm up this winter with Ballarat’s second annual Hot Choc Showdown, returning as part of the Ballarat Winter Festival.
This deliciously indulgent event once again brings together 35 local cafes in a friendly competition to crown Ballarat Winter Festival’s favourite hot chocolate.
From classic flavours to wildly imaginative creations, each cafe/restaurant will showcase their unique take on this beloved winter warmer.
Download the trail map and sip your way through Ballarat this winter. Don’t forget to vote for your favourite hot chocolate to go into the draw to win.
Visit the Ballarat Winter Festival website from June 1 for a full list of participating venues, open hours and prices.
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- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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