Valkyries Horn Mead Competition

Premier mead competition organized by experienced enthusiasts. Second largest mead only competition in the world.

  • Educational events (panel discussion – Friday, traditional mead tasting with source honey – Saturday)
  • Bottle share
  • Live awards

Hotel block and private party room for sharing.

Orpheus MeadFest

Announcing the 2024 Orpheus MeadFest Competition!
With the success of the last two years’ virtual competition, Orpheus is holding the 2024 competition with virtual judging.

The Competition Calendar:

  • Weds. May 1: Registration on ReggieBeer opens/
  • Sat., June 1: Registration ends
  • Sat., June 3: Entry acceptance begins
  • Fri., June 21:Deadline for entries
  • Sun., June 30: Judging period begins
  • Tues., July 23: Judging period ends (Best of Show Judging)
  • Sat., July 27  Orpheus MeadFest Tasting and Awrsdd Ceremony

Orpheus MeadFest

Announcing the 2023 Orpheus MeadFest Competition!
With the success of the last two years’ virtual competition, Orpheus is holding the 2023 competition with virtual judging.

The Competition Calendar:

  • The competition early registration period opens on Monday, May 1, 2023.
  • The registration deadline is Friday, June 9, 2023.
  • Entries will be accepted from Friday, May 22, 2023–Sunday, June 11, 2023.
  • Deadline: All entries must be registered, paid for, and received at one of our drop-off/ship-to locations by the end of business on Sunday, June 11.
  • The Virtual Judging Period is June 24–July 14.
  • All winners will be announced at the Orpheus MeadFest Tasting and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023.