The Home Brew competition has been traditionally the second step in the quest for the triple crown, known as the "Home Brewer of the Year". This crown is sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Any brewer in the State of California is eligible for receive points toward this award. The California State Fair has been conducting this competition for over 20 years. You can find more information on this competition by clicking on the "Home Brew" icon on the left.

You can find results for both of these competitions by clicking on the "Results" icon on the left.

Click on the "Reception Pictures" icon to take a peek from the Commercial Craft Competition reception.

Click here to purchase California State Fair Competition Shirts

2009 Commercial Brew Competition

April 20	1st Delivery Accepted
May 10	Final Deadline for entry fees & delivery *** NEW DATE ***
May 12 - 22	Preliminary Judging rounds
May 23	Judging concluded
July 9	California Grape & Gourmet
August 14	California State Fair Gala
August 21	Opening Day State Fair
August 21 - Sept 7	Award Winners on exhibit
August 28	Commercial Craft Brew awards presentations and Brewfest
September 7	Closing Day of California State Fair

2009 Homebrew Competition

	Final Deadline for Forms, Entries & Fees for remote drop-off sites
April 20	1st day deliveries accepted
May 10	Final Deadline for Forms, Entries & Fees *** NEW DATE ***
May 12	Preliminary Judging Starts
May 24	Final Judging
August 21	Opening Day State Fair
August 21 - Sept 7	Award Winners on exhibit
September 6	Home Brew awards ceremony
September 7	Closing Day of California State Fair

Click here for Schedule for Brewing Competition