The Purple Foot encourages our local homefermenters to enter their best into competitions. That's why we are the area's official drop off site for the following competitions. It's fun and the feedback on your wines and beers are invaluable.
WineMaker Magazine - Wine
Drop off due date: March 4, 2011- closed
Judging Date: April 9-10 in Vermont
Results: Announced on May 21 in Santa Barbara CA and at winemakermag.com
One of the most prestigious competitions in the world, last year 4,508 wines were entered from around the world. Please refer to their website for more information: www.winemakermag.com
Wisconsin Vintners Association - Wine
Entry deadline: March 7- Drop off due date: March 18
Judging Date: March 20
Results: Not available yet.
This competition is open to winemaking members of the Wisconsin Vintners Association only. Please refer to their website for membership information, rules and entry forms at www.wihomewinemakers.com
Wisconsin State Fair - Wine or Beer
Drop off due date: April 26, 2011
Judging Date: May 12 & 14 2011
Results: www.wihomewinemakers.com
Entry forms and rules are available through the state fair website: www.wistatefair.com
Fermenters International - No competition scheduled for 2011
Drop off due date: NA
Judging Date: NA
Results: NA
Please refer to their website for more information www.fermentersinternational.org
Indy International - Entry forms available May 1
Drop off due date: July 15, 2011
Judging Date: August 3-5, 2011
Results: www.indyinternational.org
Another prestigious competition, categories for both professional and amateur vintners. Visti www.indyinternational.org for information about this competition.
Nebraska State Fair - Wine or Beer
Drop off due date: July 28 2011
Judging Date: August 6 2011
Results: www.statefair.org
Visti www.statefair.org for information about this competitions.
Other State Fairs
Even though we are not a drop off site, consider entering into your own states competition.