Join the 2025 WNY Home Wine Competition at the Niagara County Fair!

2025 Wine Competition Entry Form

The competition is open to all amateur winemakers and cider makers, 21 years and older, who are residents of New York State or Southern Ontario.

Entry Categories:

Vinifera-White
Vinifera-Red
Vinifera-Rose
Hybrid-White
Hybrid-Red
Hybrid-Rose
Native-White
Native-Red
Native-Rose
Tree Fruit
Berry Fruit
Specialty
Hard Cider

Entry drop off: Between July 14 - 31
(Monday through Friday only, 8:30a-4p)

Entry fee: $5 per bottle

Entries will be judged in a closed judging session. Awards will be posted in the 4-H Training Center on Saturday August 2nd at 5pm. Ribbons can be picked up after Monday August 4th during regular business hours.

For more info, contact:
Amanda Henning
Agriculture & Food Systems Team Leader
app27@cornell.edu
(716) 433-8839 ext. 231