Dates & Deadlines

Jan 1, 2026	Registration opens - bestofcraftbeerawards.com/register
Jan 31, 2026	Registration closes
February 14, 2026	Deadline to edit entry details / Refund deadline
March 16-20, 2026	Beer samples due in Bend, OR
March 20, 2026	Samples received after this date may not be judged
April 10-12, 2026	Judging sessions
April 13, 2026	Judging Notes Released / Medal winners announced

*100% refunds offered through January 31, 50% refunds through February 14.
**Entries removed or not sent for the competition after the cancellation deadline will not be refunded.

Jan 1st	Registration opens - bestofcraftbeerawards.com/register
Jan 31st	Registration closes - Final day for 100% refund
Feb 14th	Final day for entry edits & 50% refund
March 16-20th	Beer samples due in Bend, OR
April 10-12th	Judging sessions
April 13th	Judging Notes Released / Medal Winners Announced

*Entries removed or not sent for the competition after the cancellation deadline will not be refunded.

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