Now is the time to judge your homemade wine against others. This competition will be held during the last day of the 2023 South Dakota State Fair, Monday, September 4, 2023, at 12:30 PM-3:00 PM in the Women's Building Kitchen.

Entry fee for this Department:
1 Entry - $2.00
2-3 Entries - $4.00

DIVISION 1: RED WINE
Class: 1 any red wine, any type of sealed bottle
DIVISION 2: WHITE WINE
Class: 1 any white wine, any type of sealed bottle
DIVISION 3: MY OWN CREATION WINE
Class: 1 any wine other than normal red or white. Example: gren pepper, strawberry, kiwi, rhubarb, etc.

Exhibitors may enter all 3 classes. Recipes must accompany the exhibit.

Registration forms are to be submitted by August 18, 2023, along with your W-9 form. 

Registration Form

Entry tags will be mailed to each contestant. This tag must be attached to wine bottles for judging. No new tags will be made the day of the contest.
Wine will not be accepted prior to the day of the contest. Must be 21 to enter, ID is required on the day of the competition.

SCHEDULE:
12:30 - 1:30 PM    Enter wine exhibits
1:30 - 2:30 PM      Judging will take place
2:30 - 3:00 PM      Recipes read, and prizes awarded You must be present to win.

Each Class 1st Place and 2nd Place prizes will be awarded. 
Overall Best of Show will receive a plaque.