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PRIZES
One blue (1st place) ribbon will be awarded in each of the following categories:
Best Dry Cider
Best Sweet Cider
RULES
Entries must be submitted in two 12 oz. to 25.4 oz. bottles, or similarly-sized cans. The bottles may be corked and caged or have a swing top. The bottles will not be returned to contest participants.
Individuals may not submit more than two entries for each of the two categories listed above.
Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the cider contest.
Total entries will be capped at 30 for each category.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Taste (100%)
Cider has an enjoyable and refreshing taste.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Register for the cider contest at https://www.dcstatefair.org/2026-contests by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21. No walk-up registrations will be accepted.
Bring your entry to metrobar at 640 Rhode Island Ave NE anytime in the week prior to August 30. Exact timing for dropoff will be specified closer to the date. Alongside your entry, bring a removable label that includes your name, the contest category, the name of the entry, and a list of ingredients used in making your entry (see template).
PRIZES
One blue (1st place) ribbon will be awarded in each of the following categories:
Best Dry Cider
Best Sweet Cider
RULES
Entries must be submitted in two 12 oz. to 25.4 oz. bottles, or similarly-sized cans. The bottles may be corked and caged or have a swing top. The bottles will not be returned to contest participants.
Individuals may not submit more than two entries for each of the two categories listed above.
Individuals must be 21 years of age or older to participate in the cider contest.
Total entries will be capped at 30 for each category.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Taste (100%)
Cider has an enjoyable and refreshing taste.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Register for the cider contest at https://www.dcstatefair.org/2026-contests by 11:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21. No walk-up registrations will be accepted.
Bring your entry to metrobar at 640 Rhode Island Ave NE anytime in the week prior to August 30. Exact timing for dropoff will be specified closer to the date. Alongside your entry, bring a removable label that includes your name, the contest category, the name of the entry, and a list of ingredients used in making your entry (see template).