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The California State Fair began the Commercial Craft Brewing competition in 1993. Since that humble beginning, the competition has grown to over 475 entries from over 60 breweries in the state. You can find the style sheets, entry, and bottle forms by clicking on the "Craft Brew" icon on the left.

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.

Online Entry and Judge Signup

Click here to purchase California State Fair Competition Shirts

2012 Commercial Craft Brew Competition

April ?? 1st Delivery Accepted
May 10 Final Deadline for entry fees & delivery
May 12 - May 18 Preliminary Judging rounds
May 19 - 20 Judging concluded
TBD California Grape & Gourmet
TBD California State Fair Gala
July ?? Opening Day State Fair
July ?? - July 29 Award Winners on exhibit
July 28 Commercial Craft Brew awards presentations and Brewfest
July 29 Closing Day of California State Fair

2012 Homebrew Competition

April ?? 1st day deliveries accepted
May 10 Final Deadline for Forms, Entries & Fees
May 12 - May 18 Preliminary Judging Starts
May  19 Final Judging
July ?? Opening Day State Fair
July ?? - July 29 Award Winners on exhibit
July 22 Home Brew awards ceremony
July 29 Closing Day of California State Fair

Click here for Judging Schedule.

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