El Dorado County Fair is a registered non-profit 501 (c) (3)

Fair Hours: Thursday & Friday Noon - Midnight | Saturday 10am - Midnight | Sunday Noon - 10pm

Amateur Wine Competition

Show off your winemaking skills and 
let your best Vintage shine!

Calling All Amateur and Home Winemakers!

Think your homemade wine has what it takes to impress the judges? Enter our Amateur Wine Competition and put your best bottles to the test! Whether you’re a seasoned amateur or new to winemaking, this is your chance to showcase your skills, receive expert feedback, and compete for top honors.

All entries are judged by knowledgeable professionals who appreciate the art of winemaking. Awards, bragging rights, and a whole lot of fun are up for grabs—don’t miss your shot to shine!

Submit your entry and let your wine tell its story!

El Dorado County Fair Amateur Wine Competition

Download the specific Entry Information, then fill out the Entry Form below, or register online through the “Register & Enter Your Wine” button on the right.

Entries accepted at the Fair Office February 16 – March 16, 2026

Fair Office: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 95667

Wine Lable Entry Competition

Enter our Label competition! Open to all, any winemaker, any artist or individual.

El Dorado County Fair Wine Competition Display.
El Dorado County Fair 2006, commercial wine competition display for fairgoers to see.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Fair Office at 530.621.5860 or email us at fair@eldoradocountyfair.org.

2025 Amateur Wine Competition Results