Monterey Bay Amateur Wine Makers
Promoting the art and science of wine making around the Monterey Bay
Committee for the Santa Cruz County Fair Amateur Wine Competition


The 2025 Competition is Coming!!
Important Dates:
Entries Drop-Off: Jul 1 - Jul 23
Award Ceremony & Public Tasting: Sep 6
More Details:
Entry Guide has the details.
You must fill out your info online at this registration page. Instructions can be found here.
**Only Online Entries Will Be Accepted**
Drop off locations:
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Santa Cruz County Fair Office - Watsonville
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Wargin Wines - Soquel
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Ancora Vino – Los Gatos
See Entry Guide for addresses and hours.
The Wine Label Competition is Back! All wines submissions will be automatically entered into the label competition. First Place Traditional and First Place Novelty will be awarded.
Award Ceremony & Public Tasting:
Saturday, September 6th – 1:00-4:00PM
Heritage Hall, Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
We Thank Our Sponsors:


Santa Cruz County Fair; Store More America; Wargin Wines; Ancora Vino