HOME WINE AND HOME BREW COMPETITIONS ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2025!

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

(PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Online registration is now open for two annual competitions coming out of the California Mid-State Fair.

The Central Coast Home Winemaking Competition will take place in May and feature wines made from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties. The wines are separated into six categories: white, rosé/blanc, red, dessert, wines made with fruit other than grapes and sparkling. The categories are then separated into classes by varietals. The panel of local competition judges evaluate each entry according to appearance, aromatics, and taste to determine an overall conclusion. Gracious support provided by Baker Wine & Grape Analysis, ETS Laboratories and The Vintner’s Vault.

The Central Coast Home Brewing Competition will also take place in May and feature beer, ciders and perry’s made from both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Entries will be evaluated according to aroma, appearance, and flavor to determine an overall conclusion. Special thanks to Doc’s Cellar and Humdinger Brewing for their support of the competition.

Entries are judged by locals chosen for their great knowledge and experience for the fields of both wine and beer. Ranging from makers, industry insiders or having years of judging experience, feedback is always our goal with the judges chosen.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of these renowned competitions: Online Registration Only.

For more information and links to enter, please visit https://www.midstatefair.com/fair/contests.php.

The 2025 California Mid-State Fair runs July 16 through July 27 and this year’s theme is “Off to the Races!”. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

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