Amateur Beer

Do you brew beer for fun or as a hobby? Enter your best brews in the State Fair Amateur Homebrew Competition!

This contest includes over 100 classes for American, British, Belgian, German, and Specialty beers plus over 20 additional classes for Meads and Ciders.

Important dates for this competition:

  • Entry Deadline: February 18, 2026 – 7 pm Central Time

  • Bottle Drop-Off Date: March 20, 2026 by end of business day (to locations listed in the entry information)

  • Judging: April 10 and 11, 2026

See entry information below for complete details.

Amateur Beer Entry Information

Entry Information & Contest Rules

The Wisconsin State Fair Homebrew Competition uses the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) Guide to Beer Styles for use in this competition. The Wisconsin State Fair Competition will accept beer, meads and ciders in BJCP categories.

Wisconsin State Fair Competitive General Rules and Regulations and Protest Form.

Click the link below for complete entry information and contest rules.

See Complete Entry Information

Entry Form

Entry Deadline:
February 18, 2026 at 7 pm (Central Time): Online entries close

When dropping off entries, each bottle should have an entry form label affixed to it with a rubber band.

Entries Closed

Questions?

Questions regarding entering can be emailed to: entryoffice@wistatefair.com

Or call:
Junior & Open Shows: 414.266.7052
Dog Sports, Rabbit Hopping: 414.266.7052
Meat & Dairy Products Contests: 414.266.7052
Competitive Exhibits: 414.313.2767

Mailing Address:
Wisconsin State Fair
Entry Department
640 S 84th Street
West Allis WI 53214