Hot Grill Summer

Event date: Sunday, 01 February 2026 | 12:00 AM to Sunday, 01 March 2026 | 11:59 PM

Hot Grill Summer is a sizzling food festival that brings burgers to life in all shapes and forms, making the endless summer even more deliciously fun!

Join us for a bun-derful time filled with great food, fun and the vibrant spirit of summer! What's better than a good burger in the hot summer heat?

We've invited local eateries to create a burger masterpiece, and they’re grilling up some truly a-bun-dant creations!

It's an opportunity for the community to ketchup, relish in the plethora of food, and have a bun-derful time! From classic cheeseburgers to gourmet delights, there's something for every food lover to savour.

Lettuce celebrate burgers in all their glory and make this a summer to remember!

Our esteemed judges have the exciting role of selecting the inaugural winner of this year's competition. The winner of the Judges Award will receive ultimate bragging rights as well as a certificate to display, so all those in the land will know who has the top burger in town.

But that's not all! You also have a voice in this culinary showdown through the People's Choice Award. Voting opens Sunday 1 February and closes on Sunday 1 March 2026.

The recipients of both awards will be announced on Friday 6 March 2026.

Don't miss your chance to help decide who takes home the honours!

Register your eatery

Ready to show off your burger skills?

Registering your eatery for our burger competition is a breeze! Just fill out the online form with details of your eatery and your mouth-watering burger creation.

Don't miss out on the fun and the chance to be crowned the Hot Grill Summer top burger in town!*

Registrations close on Sunday 11 January 2026.

Hot Grill Summer burger registration

*Please note: Mobile food vendors will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award but not the Judges Award.