Pavlova Competition 2027

Calling all pavlova legends! Defend your reputation and enter the Bream Creek Farmers’ Market annual challenge for the best pavlova in the countryside!

To win…

  • Bring your pav to the Luncheon Room, Bream Creek Showgrounds by 9:45am and register. It’s free. You don’t get your pav back, although we may wash your plate…
  • The Show Kitchen and fridge will be available from 8:30 if you need to construct your winning entry on site.
  • Judging will be 10:00-11:00. Patrons can view pavlovas during judging; encouragement and heckling are all permitted.
  • Winners will be announced at 11:00, followed by sales of slices of pav.

1st prize is $50 and the 2027 Champions Trophy, sponsored by the Bream Creek Club (see judging notes below)

Novelty and Junior (under 15) awards are $25 prizes, sponsored by Tongola Cheese

Our judges are the award-winning chef and consultant Paul Foreman, and local identity, actor, and barista Abel Harris with 7 years of experience judging our pavs

1st prize will be judged according to:

  • Texture – crisp shell, marshmallow interior
  • Volume – does it fill the shell
  • Taste
  • Innovation
  • True to recipe