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 |
| TBD | Beer samples due in Redmond, OR |
| TBD | Samples received after this date may not be judged |
| TBD | Judging sessions |
| TBD | Medal winners announced |
**Entries removed or not sent for the competition after the cancellation deadline will not be refunded.
2025 Fresh Hop Competition
| Aug 22 | Registration opens – bestofcraftbeerawards.com/register |
| Sept 12 | Early Harvest registration closes, Deadline to edit entry details, Refund deadline |
| Sept 19 | Beer samples due in Bend, OR |
| Sept 20 | Early Harvest judging session |
| Oct 3 | Late Harvest registration closes, Deadline to edit entry details, Refund deadline |
| Oct 10 | Beer samples due in Yakima, WA |
| Oct 11 | Late Harvest judging session |
| Oct 13 | Medalists announced |
*Entries removed or not sent for the competition after the cancellation deadline will not be refunded.
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