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2025 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

Entry Deadline: 

March 28, 2025
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California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

General Information

Judging – April 16-18, 2025
Professionally judged to recognize the best wines produced in California.
Dating back to 1854, the State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is America’s oldest wine judging. Only wines made with fruit grown and produced in the eleven growing regions across the state may be judged in the competition.
Categories
California Brandies
De-alcoholized Wines (below 0.5 percent alcohol)
Dry White Wines
Fortified & Non-Fortified Dessert Wines
Fruit and Berry Wines
Low Alcohol Wines (0.5 to 7 percent alcohol)
Micro Winery Wines
Red Table Wines
Rosé and Blush Wines
Sparkling Wines
Sweet White Wines
Vermouth and Other Flavored Wines

Shipping Address / Drop Off Location

California State Fair
Attn: Commercial Wine Competition
1600 Exposition Blvd
Ethan and Hurley, Gate 12
Expo Center #6
Sacramento, CA 95815

Shipping Information: IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION: PLEASE DO NOT SHIP EARLY

FIRM DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025: All entries MUST be at the State Fairgrounds Expo Center Building #6 by 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025. The State Fair will not be responsible for omissions or returning any wines that arrive after this deadline.

Entry Fees

Per Entry Fee –  – $75.00  online/offline/paper – $85.00 (Feb 3, 2025 – Mar 28, 2025 )

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