The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair and in partnership with the Lodi Grape Festival, is now accepting entries. The 13th Annual competition will take place in April 2021 and will featuring olive oil from across the state of California.
Olive oils are separated into four categories: extra virgin, flavored extra virgin, organic extra virgin, and flavored organic extra virgin. The categories are then separated into classes by varietal. The panel of competition judges, who are from across the state of California, evaluate each entry according to aroma, taste, and intensity, ranging from delicate to robust.
With us once again in 2021 as our Chief Judge will be Paul Vossen. He has put together an extraordinary group of judges for the annual competition. Judges are qualified based on their experience using olive oil in cooking, education and production. All oils will be judged in a safe manner following health and safety protocols.
The early bird registration period is now through Friday, March 19, and is $60 per entry. From Saturday, March 20 to Friday, March 26, registration then increases to $70 per entry. Register today at http://cmsfw.fairmanager.com.
Central Coast Competitions 
Would love to go but would there be reimbursements if pandemic is still surging? I.e.What is your cancelation policy? Thank you.
Participating businesses will receive a refund for their submitted entries if the judging does not take place.
Would that be similar policy for attendees? I.e.-refunds if postponed event or canceled due to pandemic?
The judging is a private event so there is no one in attendance besides the judges.