2023 Mead Crafters Competition
Packaging, Labeling & Shipping
2023 Mead Crafters Competition
Updated May 2, 2023
Package your meads to ensure they won’t break during transit. The National Honey Board is not responsible for broken shipments, however we will contact the meadery if broken bottles are received. If meaderies wish, they can include cold packs in their shipments.
Each shipment should include a note or label that states the name of the meadery, name of the mead and which category you wish your mead to compete in.
Updated May 2, 2023
Shipments due May 15-26.
Shipping address: 220 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL, 62025
All entrants must submit at least two 750ml bottles.
Each entrant is responsible for shipping costs.
Please note that your shipment must arrive before the final shipping date for the competition organizers to ensure they are judged. Late entries are subject to not being judged.
- Place all bottles standing upright in the shipping container. All bottles should be wrapped and secured.
- Include sufficient packaging materials (bubble wrap, etc.).
- Meads sent in coolers or other special containers will not be returned.
- Any unused mead will not be sent back to the applicant after the competition.