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California State Fair Competitions
The California State Fair Commercial wine Competition is the oldest and most prestigious judged wine competition in the nation. With more than 2,500 entries from more than 600 wineries, the competition is so large it takes place prior to the fair. This year, the competition was held June 1-3. During the State Fair, fair-goers have plenty of opportunity to taste the award winning wines at the Save Mart Supermarkets Wine Country and at Taste & Celebrate the Best Wine!, a new event at the Fair on July 29. Entrance to Wine Country is FREE. A separate ticket is required for entrance for Taste & Celebrate the Best Wine.
Save Mart Supermarkets Wine County
Nestled in a beautiful setting under the shade of trees and canopies with a landscape of grapes, flowers, and native plants, visitors to the State Fair Wine Garden will find a serene but engaging atmosphere complete with generous seating, authentic wine barrels and a spacious tasting bar.
The Save Mart Supermarkets Wine Country at the State Fair Wine Garden features many of the award winning wines from the California State Wine Competition.
Visitors to the Wine Garden will also have the opportunity to purchase souvenir glasses, the official California Wine Magazine, wine related novelties and a great variety of cheeses, fruit, bread and other delicacies to compliment your favorite varietals
Commercial Wine
Deadline April 27, 2012
The oldest and most prestigious wine competition in North America and is open to California bonded wineries selling retail.
2011 Results
Forms
Commercial Craft Brew
Deadline May 2, 2012
Open to licensed California brewers selling on a retail level and wishing to compete in several different categories as specified by the Beer Judge Certification Program Style Guidelines.
2011 Results
Forms
Home Brew
Deadline May 2, 2012
This competition is open to brewers producing beer for non-commercial use. The goal of this competition is to improve the art and science of home brewing amongst California residents.
2011 Results
Forms
Home Wine
Deadline May 26, 2012
In this competition, homemade Californian wines are judged in a formal, professional manner. This competition aims to increase the knowledge, skills and abilities of the amateur winemaker.
2011 Results
Forms
- 2011 Handbook
- 2011 Entry Form
- Quick Reference
- 2011 Label Entry Form
- Wine Bottle Label
- Label for Label Entry
2011 Taste and Celebrate the Best Wine!
The California State Fair is committed to promoting California wines by recognizing California’s top wines and wineries. Established in 1855, the California State Fair Wine Competition is the oldest and most prestigious Wine Competition in North America.
List of participating wineries
Friends of the California State Fair Brewfest
Saturday, July 28, 2012
To read more, visit Friends of the California State Fair Brewfest page.