In conjunction with the Southington Italian-American Festival, the fourth homemade wine contest will be held Saturday, July 30, at noon. The event is being hosted by the festival committee and grape distributor, Northeast Produce of Hartford.

Only grapes should be used and there is an entry fee per bottle. Contestants may enter more than one bottle of wine as long as it is a different make of wine or year, red or white. The red and white wines will be judged separately, and first, second and third prizes will be awarded based on how many people enter the contest .

Deadline is Wednesday, July 27. Wine will be judged on July 30 at the festival site where winners will be announced. Winners do not need to be present.

For more information, call Luigi Barbato, (860) 628-2241; Matthew Lopreiato, (860) 620-1919; Carmine Mennone, (860) 628-8964; Carmine Votino, (860) 628-2993; or Tony Perone, (203) 235-2703.