Amateur Wine

Welcome to the Amateur Wine Competition Department!

• Registration Opens: July 1st, 2026
• Registration Closes: August 15th, 2026
• Entry Take-In: Entries must be shipped or delivered and received by September 1st, 2026 to: NCDA&CS, Attn: Nicole Chesney N.C. Amateur Wine Competition, 2 W. Edenton St., Raleigh, NC 27601
• The N.C. State Fair General Fair Rules & Regulations apply.
• Only amateur winemakers residing in North Carolina are eligible to enter non-commercial wines in this competition.
• Submit questions to: NCSFCompetitions@ncagr.gov 

Please review the Premium Book for full competition details, rules, and regulations prior to registering entries.