California Mid-State Fair Announces 2026 Commercial Competitions

The California Mid-State Fair announced the return of its 2026 Commercial Competitions, bringing back the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, Central Coast Wine Competition, and Central Coast Craft Spirits Competition - three independently judged events celebrating excellence in agriculture and craft. Each competition features blind judging by its own panel of industry experts and highlights …

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2026 Dates

Important Dates for the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, California Craft Spirits Competition and the Central Coast Wine Competition Registration Opens: Olive Oil, Spirits and Wine = Tuesday, February 3 Early Bird Registration Deadline: Olive Oil = Sunday, March 22 Spirits and Wine =Sunday, May 17 Last Day for Registration: Olive Oil = Sunday, March …

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Central Coast Competitions Announce 2025 Results

The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the winners of the 23rd Annual Central Coast Wine Competition presented by KRUSH 92.5 FM, the 10th Annual California Craft Spirits Competition presented by Visit Atascadero and the Packaging & Design Competition presented by Customizable. The Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) named Le Vigne Winery as the …

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2025 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition – Results

The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition has released the results from the 2025 competition which featured premier oils produced across California. Taking home the Best of Show awards were the following:• Best of Show Delicate – Olivaia’s Ola (Lindsay)• Best of Show Medium – Sunshine Olive Oil (Templeton)• Best of Show Robust – Central Coast …

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Central Coast Wine, Olive Oil and Craft Spirits Competitions Online Registration Now Open for 2025.

The California Mid-State Fair is now accepting online registration for the Central Coast Wine, Olive Oil and Craft Spirits Competitions. Eberle Winery was named “2024 Winery of the Year” and Calivirgin Olive Oil was awarded “2024 Olive Oil Producer of the Year” with both companies receiving a custom jeweled belt buckle and a feature on …

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2025 Dates

Important Dates for the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, California Craft Spirits Competition and the Central Coast Wine Competition Registration Opens: Olive Oil, Spirits and Wine = February 11 Early Bird Registration Deadline: Olive Oil = March 23 Spirits and Wine = May 18 Last Day for Registration: Olive Oil = March 30 Spirits and …

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Results – 2024 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition

The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition has released the results from the 2024 competition which featured premier oils produced across California. Taking home the Best of Show awards were the following: Best of Show Robust – Ola (Lindsay) Best of Show Medium–  Toothacre Ranch (Ramona) Best of Show Delicate –  Cobram Estate (Woodland) Best of …

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Online Registration Now Open for the Central Coast Wine, Olive Oil, Spirits and Vinegar Competitions

The California Mid-State Fair is now accepting online registration for the Central Coast Wine, Olive Oil, Spirits, and Vinegar Competitions. Peachy Canyon Winery was named “2023 Winery of the Year” and Calivirgin Olive Oil was awarded the newest honor of “2023 Olive Oil Producer of the Year” with both companies receiving a custom jeweled belt buckle …

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2024 Dates

Important Dates for the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, California Craft Spirits Competition, Central Coast Vinegar Competition and the Central Coast Wine Competition Registration Opens: Olive Oil, Spirits, Vinegar and Wine = February 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline: Olive Oil = March 24 Spirits, Vinegar and Wine = May 19 Last Day for Registration: Olive …

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