Larson Family Winery Hosts Annual St. Patrick's Day Limerick Contest

Winery invites entries celebrating wine, grapes, and Sonoma for chance to win $150 gift card.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Larson Family Winery in Sonoma, California is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day limerick writing contest, inviting participants from near and far to submit limericks that incorporate themes of wine, grapes, Sonoma, or the winery itself. The contest, which has grown in popularity each year, will award the winner a $150 gift certificate to use at the winery. The winning limerick will be displayed at the winery and on its website as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations taking place on March 14-15.

Why it matters

The limerick contest is a long-standing tradition at Larson Family Winery, adding a playful and literary twist to the St. Patrick's Day festivities. It connects the winery to its Irish heritage, as the property was originally purchased by the Millerick family who emigrated from Ireland in 1899. The contest also generates excitement and creativity from participants, fostering a sense of community around the winery.

The details

To enter the contest, participants must submit their limericks by March 13. The limericks must be about wine, grapes, Sonoma, or Larson Family Winery. A panel of judges from the Larson family and winery staff will select the winning entry, which will be announced on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. The winning limerick will be displayed at the winery and on its website from March 19-23. In addition to the limerick contest, the winery will have festive decorations and a 'Get Lucky at Larson' prize wheel for adult guests during the St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations.

  • The limerick contest submission deadline is Friday, March 13, 2026.
  • The winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick's Day).
  • The winning limerick will be displayed at the winery and on its website from Thursday, March 19 to Monday, March 23, 2026.

The players

Larson Family Winery

A winery located in Sonoma, California that is hosting the annual St. Patrick's Day limerick writing contest.

Hayden Puryear

The direct-to-consumer manager at Larson Family Winery.

Brian Quinn

A longtime employee and wine host at Larson Family Winery.

Russelle Johnson

The mother of Becky Larson, co-owner of Larson Family Winery.

Becky Larson

The co-owner of Larson Family Winery.

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What they’re saying

“We received around 60 submissions last year, and participation continues to grow each year.”

— Hayden Puryear, Direct-to-consumer manager (sonomanews.com)

“We look for originality, humor, rhythm and how well the limerick incorporates one or more of the required themes.”

— Hayden Puryear, Direct-to-consumer manager (sonomanews.com)

“Several entries had that classic Irish rhythm and wit, often tying themes of grapes, good fortune and enjoying just one more glass.”

— Hayden Puryear, Direct-to-consumer manager (sonomanews.com)

“It brings out creativity and personality from participants near and far. Reading through the submissions is always entertaining for our team and guests enjoy seeing how others interpret the themes. It adds a fun, festive layer to the St. Patrick's Day season and connects people to the winery in a lighthearted way.”

— Hayden Puryear, Direct-to-consumer manager (sonomanews.com)

What’s next

The winner of the limerick writing contest will be announced on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick's Day), and awarded a $150 gift certificate usable at Larson Family Winery or on its website.

The takeaway

Larson Family Winery's annual St. Patrick's Day limerick contest is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the winery's Irish heritage, fosters creativity and community, and adds a playful, literary twist to the holiday celebrations in Sonoma.