Contests
CONTESTS*
The 
Pretzel Necklace Competition
Does your pretzel necklace have what it takes to not only get you through a day of drinking but to also put all other foodie necklaces to shame?? If so, be sure to make your pretzel necklace stand out from the rest at this competition. You can use any objects (food & nonfood) to make your necklace but you must include pretzels in your design.
If you haven’t seen pretzel necklaces before….then you are lame! What? – get up from where I am for food, snacks – NEVER! We look forward to seeing your designs! The winner will take home a Heavy Seas Gift Basket and $100!
Home Brew Competition
The Maryland Brewer’s Homebrew contest is created for all the local people who have
formulated the perfect recipe for beer and have honed the skills necessary for home brewery.
This unique talent will be judged by the brew experts from the Maryland Brewer’s Association.
The winner of this contest will be rewarded a cash prize of $100 for first, $75 for second and
$50 for third place as well as the esteem of their fellow brewers. CLICK HERE for the Official
Rules and Entry Form.
The competition will be judging all styles of beer. The last (2004) revision of the style
guidelines has been updated. CLICK HERE for the "2009 updates to the 2004 guidelines".
Beer Belly Competition
Fellas, do you think your gut has what it takes to win this glorious recognition? If so, then come on and compete in the 2009 Das Best Beer Belly contest. Candidates will be judged on size and personality by the audience. The winner will be hailed as owner of Das Best Beer Belly for 2009 on the event website and receive an honorary beer mug trophy & drink tokens at the event in order to begin training for next year’s contest. May the best belly win!
Official Rules:
1. No contest entry fee applies. However, you must pay admission at the gate to enter the DAS Best Oktoberfest.
2. All entries must be 21 years of age or older.
3. All entries must be willing to “bare the belly” to the audience.
4. All prizes will be received on-site after the contest.
Miss Oktoberfest Contest
For the merry maids there is the admired Miss Oktoberfest contest. Not only will these fine-looking ladies dressed in genuine German attire be judged on their appearance and costume but also their knowledge of Oktoberfest by being asked a number of questions such as to name a German sausage. The lucky lady will proudly win her trophy beer mug as well as receive $100 in cash!
Official Rules:
1. No contest entry fee applies. However, you must pay admission at the gate to enter the Maryland Brewer’s Oktoberfest.
2. All entries must be 21 years of age or older.
3. All prizes will be received on-site after the contest.
4. Sign Up for the Contest at the Show Entrance on Event Day.
*All contests are subject to change!