Congratulations to all our participants and medal winners!
2026 Competition details coming soon!
Important Information
- Up to 8 entries per brewery
New in 2026
- Competition capped at 100 total entries
- To celebrate Colorado’s 150th year as a state, special medals will be awarded (medals will be ordered after the competition, so they will take a little longer to ship)
2026 Craft Beer Important Dates
| March 23 at 9:00 am | Entry Registration Opens |
| April 10 at 4:00 pm | Entry Form & Fee Deadline (or when entry cap is met) |
| April 10 at 4:00 pm | Fairground drop-off Deadline |
| April 12 at 4:00 pm | Alternate Location (Launch Pad Brewery, Aurora, CO) Drop-Off Deadline |
| April 26 at 9:00 am | Judging (4-H Auditorium, Colorado State Fairgrounds) |
| May 25 | Results Posted Online |
Important Information
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