Competitions

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State Fair Home Wine Competition – Entries Open

Entices are being accepted from February 1-29 for the California State Fair Home Wine Competition. The competition is open to California residents entering wines made from California grapes. Entries may be delivered or dropped off at the Fair, or dropped-off at several off-site locations throughout the state. See details and entry information at the Fair’s…

SHW Winemaker of the Year Competition

Sacramento Home Winemakers recognizes excellence in winemaking with its annual Winemaker of the Year (WOY) award. This memorial award honors Rex Johnston who excelled in many styles of home wine making, was a fierce competitor, and readily shared his wine making expertise. The WOY competition has several requirements including mandatory competitions within the award year….

Alameda County Fair Amateur Wine Competition

The Alameda County Fair invites entries to their amateur wine competition. Entries will be accepted January 1 – March 1, 2024. There are two ways to enter: 1) on-line or 2) paper. See here for the competition’s entry guide. Contact Patty Cuellar, Alameda County Fair Wine Competition Coordinator, at wine@alamedacountyfair.com. This competition is a Recognized…