Competitions

Wine

Enter your wines and compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals to be awarded by a panel of experienced judges. Best of Show awards are given to the deserving white and red wines in both amateur and professional divisions. Winning wines will be displayed in the Creative Arts Building for the duration of the Oklahoma State Fair. 

 

Registration and Guidelines

Online registration and payment will be open June 1 – 26. Make sure to include your Wine Contest Information Form with your wines for mailing or delivery. 

 2024 Competition Guidelines 

 

Oklahoma State Fair Wine Awards

Max Knotts WInner - Harley Duncan, C & H Vineyard

Max Knotts Vintner Award

Created in 2012 to honor longtime Oklahoma State Fair Board Member and pioneer of the modern era of grape and wine production in Oklahoma, the Max Knotts Vintner Award is presented to an Oklahoma vintner whose wines are made from Oklahoma-grown grapes. Instead of totaling the points for all wines entered, eligible vintners must specify which three of their Oklahoma-grown wine entries should be considered. The results from only these three wines will be calculated for this prestigious distinction.

Points accrue as follows:

Bronze - 1 point

Silver - 2 points

Gold - 3 points

Mr. Knotts was a graduate of Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) and served in World War II. Knotts was a founding member and president of the Oklahoma Grape Growers and Wine Makers Association. He was elected to the Oklahoma State Fair Board of Directors in 1972 and served until his death in 2011.

Grand Champion Award

The top wine entered from all vineyards will earn the Grand Champion Award. 

Best of Show

The top red and white wines for both Amateur and Professional divisions will earn the Best of Show awards.

Gold, Silver & Bronze Medallions

These are based on the judging standard for wines. 

Results

 2023 Wine Contest Results