The California State Fair Home Wine Competition supports and promotes winemaking as a home craft and is designed to increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the amateur winemaker. The competition provides an opportunity for these wines to be judged in an organized and professional manner while delivering impartial evaluation feedback, and to recognize the talent of the successful home winemaker.
| Dates | Details |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Entries Open |
| March 1 – April 3, 2026 | Deliveries Accepted |
| March 28, 2026 | Entries Close |
| April 25, 2026 | Competition Date |
| May 30, 2026 | Awards Ceremony (All winemakers who enter are invited) |
Check the guide for full instructions on how to enter.
2027 California Home Wine Competition Guide *Coming Soon*
2027 California State Fair General Rules *Coming Soon*
Print & Submit Order Form
Online Ordering Form
2025 California Home Wine Searchable Database Results
Entries that received no awards have not been posted but those entries will still be included in the judges’ feedback when the scorecards are sent out.
Please see the guide for a full list of divisions and classes.
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