Sutter Home Burger Recipe Contest

Posted Date: May 13, 2026

Submit an original burger recipe for a chance to win $25,000 cash and compete in a live national cook-off.

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Prize Description:

5 winners will get the opportunity to compete for $25,000 cash in a burger cook-off!

Winners travel to California to put their recipes to the test! Trips include flights, hotel, and $650 cash.

Travel included.

Entry Frequency: Single Entry

Total Prizes: 6

Grand Prize ARV: $25,000

All Prizes ARV: $42,500

Start Date: May 1, 2026

End Date: July 12, 2026

Eligible States:
All states

All states

Quick Take!

Oh yum, my kids would totally volunteer to taste test these burgers. The $25,000 cash prize is a serious payoff, but this one takes some work, you’ll need a full recipe or short video. It’s a one-and-done entry that’s best for home cooks who love creating something special.

How to Enter:

Create and submit an original burger recipe that Sutter Home would pair well with.

The top 20 recipes will be cooked by a culinary team and 5 finalists will be flown to California for a cook-off to determine a sole winner!

Up to 3 approved entries per person

All Prizes

Grand Prize:

$25,000 cash awarded by check

ARV: $25,000

National Finalist Prizes: (5 winners)

Economy-class airfare for two between Finalist’s home and a Bay Area airport (SMF, SFO or OAK)
Two (2) nights double-occupancy hotel accommodations in Napa, CA
Continental breakfast for two (2) daily
$650 cash for meals, rental car, or at Finalist’s discretion
Finalist and guest must travel together on the same itinerary; if Finalist lives within 300 miles of the event, ground transportation to the event is Finalist’s responsibility

ARV: $3,500

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Good to Know:

You can submit up to 3 approved entries; finalist travel and hotel are provided, winners are responsible for taxes and may receive a 1099.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is this sweepstakes free to enter?

Yes! There’s a free way to enter, including no-purchase options when available.

How and when will the winner be notified?

Potential Finalists will be notified starting on or about 08/17/26 and are subject to verification; the Grand-Prize Winner will be announced at the live cook-off on 10/02/26.

Not sure what a real winner notification looks like? See real examples of actual sweepstakes winner emails on our How to Know If You Won page.

Is this sweepstakes legitimate?

Yes, this contest is run by Sutter Home Winery with official rules and an administrator listed; winners are verified per the official rules.

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