Judge or Steward at Siciliano's Competition
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Judging and Stewarding Info!
Good morning, friends!
I hope 2026 is off to a great start. This year is off to a fast start! It is that time of year again and we are looking for judges and stewards for the 2026 Siciliano's Homebrew Competition! This a BJCP registered event.
We really appreciate many of you taking time on a Saturday to keep this competition and tradition going. We could not do it without you all! If you have already signed up to help, please ignore this email! Please sign up as soon as possible. Thank you for considering helping us out!
This years Siciliano’s Cup judging will be:
Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Location: Knights of Columbus 1140 Muskegon Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Morning Session
Check in for judges & stewards: 8:30am-9:15am
Judging: 9:30am-11:30am
Mini BOS: 12:00pm-1:00 pm
Best-of-Show: 1:30 pm
Competition organizer(s): Please email.
Dan Sipka, [email protected]
Phone #: 616-551-2076
Judging Director: Dan Sipka/Kati Belen
Steward Director: Russ and Karin Chudy
Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning and there will be lunch and refreshments after judging.
Please arrive at the judging venue by 8:30 a.m. so that the competition staff can organize flights and complete table assignments by the 9:30 judging start time. If you are en-route to the venue and get delayed, please call 616-822-5463 and you will be assigned to a table.
Registration for judges and stewards is now open. To register for this event please go to: https://sicilianos.brewingcompetitions.com/
Pre Registration is encouraged as it will help reduce lines at the check-in table on the day of the judging.
Cheers!
I hope 2026 is off to a great start. This year is off to a fast start! It is that time of year again and we are looking for judges and stewards for the 2026 Siciliano's Homebrew Competition! This a BJCP registered event.
We really appreciate many of you taking time on a Saturday to keep this competition and tradition going. We could not do it without you all! If you have already signed up to help, please ignore this email! Please sign up as soon as possible. Thank you for considering helping us out!
This years Siciliano’s Cup judging will be:
Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Location: Knights of Columbus 1140 Muskegon Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Morning Session
Check in for judges & stewards: 8:30am-9:15am
Judging: 9:30am-11:30am
Mini BOS: 12:00pm-1:00 pm
Best-of-Show: 1:30 pm
Competition organizer(s): Please email.
Dan Sipka, [email protected]
Phone #: 616-551-2076
Judging Director: Dan Sipka/Kati Belen
Steward Director: Russ and Karin Chudy
Coffee and donuts will be provided in the morning and there will be lunch and refreshments after judging.
Please arrive at the judging venue by 8:30 a.m. so that the competition staff can organize flights and complete table assignments by the 9:30 judging start time. If you are en-route to the venue and get delayed, please call 616-822-5463 and you will be assigned to a table.
Registration for judges and stewards is now open. To register for this event please go to: https://sicilianos.brewingcompetitions.com/
Pre Registration is encouraged as it will help reduce lines at the check-in table on the day of the judging.
Cheers!
It's so much more than great beer.
