Tasmanian Salami Prize 2026

Tasmania’s own home-made salami competition is back at the 2026 Highlands Bushfest at Bothwell, Saturday 21st November and Sunday 22nd November.

We’re looking to celebrate Tassie’s best home salami makers with a particular focus on game and wild caught meats.

Competition is exclusively open to all Tasmanians in the following classes:

  • Wild Game Salami

  • Italian Style (Southern & Northern)

  • Tasmanian Own Style Salami

We’re partnering with Highlands Bushfest to bring you the awards ceremony, salami making demonstrations and a salami masterclass and tasting for all participants.

Enter 2026 Tasmanian Salami Prize

Wild Game Style:
A style of salami that is made with more than 50% of wild game meat including venison, wallaby, kangaroo, duck etc (pork fat is permitted). 

Italian Style:
Northern: Traditionally made with the use of the following ingredients, pork and a blend of spices including pepper, cinnamon, cumin, and nutmeg as well as the use of garlic. Most Northern Style salami is made in casings ranging in diameter 50-60mm. Salami made with paprika or capsicum paste are not permitted in this class.

Southern: It can consist of the following ingredients: pork, chilli, paprika and/or pepper paste; and/or fennel seeds as flavouring. Size can range from cacciatore 40mm, salami 50mm or soppressa 80mm. 

Tasmanian Own Style Salami
Embracing influences from around the world and Australian fusion flavours, this catagory celebrates various styles of salami made from at least 50% pork, lamb or beef using techniques and flavours originating from countries other than Italy. All cold smoked salami should be entered into this class.

Definition of Salami Classes/Styles:

2024 TSP Winners & Judging
2025 TSP Winners & Judging

Monday 31st August: Entries Open
Sunday 1st November: Entries Close
Friday 6th November: Salami Drop-Off Locations Open
Monday 16th November: Salami Drop-Off Locations Close
Thursday 19th November: Tasmanian Salami Festival Judging
Saturday 21st November: Results & Winners announced at Highlands Bushfest 2026
Saturday 21st November: Tasmanian Salami Prize Entrants Masterclass (at Highlands Bushfest 2026)
Sunday 22nd November: Salami Making Demonstrations at Highlands Bushfest 2026

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