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

2010 Commercial Brew Competition

April 19	1st Delivery Accepted
April 28	Final Deadline for entry fees & delivery
May 1 - 14	Preliminary Judging rounds
May 15 - 16	Judging concluded
July 7	California Grape & Gourmet
July 9	California State Fair Gala
July 14	Opening Day State Fair
July 14 - July 31	Award Winners on exhibit
July 23 (Tentative)	Commercial Craft Brew awards presentations and Brewfest
July 31	Closing Day of California State Fair

2010 Homebrew Competition

	Final Deadline for Forms, Entries & Fees for remote drop-off sites
April 19	1st day deliveries accepted
April 28	Final Deadline for Forms, Entries & Fees
May 1	Preliminary Judging Starts
May 15 - 16	Final Judging
July 14	Opening Day State Fair
July 14 - July 31	Award Winners on exhibit
July 31	Home Brew awards ceremony
July 31	Closing Day of California State Fair

Click here for Schedule for Brewing Competition