The Fine Print (aka don’t be dodgy)
Timelines
Entries open: 1st June
Shortlisted contestants notified within 7 days of submission.
Deadline for entries: 30th July 2026
Finalists confirmed: 7th August 2026
Date of Championship: 20th September 2026
Location of Pie Eating Championship: Coogee Bay Hotel
Beyond the pies, this is about celebrating Australia.
Garlo’s is 25 years old this year and still proudly Aussie owned and family run, while many well-known pie brands are now foreign owned. This event is our way of backing our pies, Australian culture, and other Aussie businesses jumping in on the day.