2021 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition Registration Now Open

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, …

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2020 Competitions Name Winners

The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the winners of the 18th annual Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) presented by SLO Life Magazine, the Central Coast Spirits Competition (CCSC) and the Central Coast Vinegar Competition (CCVC). The blind-tasting event, held October 12-14 at the Paso Robles Event Center, is the largest wine competition on …

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New Dates for 2020!

-Early Bird Registration Ends - Sunday, September 20 by 11:59 pm -Registration Ends - Sunday, September 27 by 11:59 pm Spirits: https://cmsfs.fairwire.com/ Vinegar and Wine: https://cmsfw.fairwire.com/ -Shipping/Delivery of Entries - Between Monday, September 28 and Monday, October 5 during the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm (NO Saturday or Sunday Delivery) CCWC: 4 Bottles …

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The 2020 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition Unveils Results

7/17/2020 (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition has released the results from the 2020 competition which featured premier oils produced across California. Tres Osos hailing from Carmel emerged as the producer of the best of show entry. “It was a good year for California olive oils especially the central coast. Just …

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Registration Opens for the 2020 Central Coast Wine Competition

The region’s premier competition returns this year with an elite judging panel (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The Central Coast Wine Competition, hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair and sponsored by SLO Life Magazine and American General Media, is now accepting entries.  The Central Coast Wine Competition promotes the quality and diversity of commercial wineries while recognizing the fastest growing …

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2020 California Craft Spirits Competition Registration Now Open

Competition showcases the finest artisan spirits from across the nation. March 30, 2020 (PASO ROBLES, CA) – The California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC), hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair, is now accepting entries. Distilleries can register at https://cmsfs.fairmanager.com/ The CCSC helps promote the craft distillers that are producing the finest quality artisan spirits inside and outside of …

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2020 Central Coast Olive Oil Competition Registration Now Open

Early Bird Registration Available Until Friday, March 23 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 12th Annual competition will take place in April 2020 and will featuring olive oil from across the state of California. Olive …

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Announcing the Winners of the 2019 Central Coast Wine Competition

More than 800 wines entered, the most in its 17-year history The winners of the Central Coast Packaging and Design Competition are unveiled June 24, 2019 (Paso Robles, Calif.) – The California Mid-State Fair is pleased to announce the winners of the 17th annual Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC) presented by The Tribune. The blind-tasting event, held June …

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The 2019 California Craft Spirits Competition Unveils Winners

Distilleries from the Central Coast dominated the fourth-annual statewide competition. Winners of the Craft Spirit Packaging and Design Awards revealed. June 24, 2019 (Paso Robles, Calif.) – The California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC) is proud to announce the award-winning craft spirits from its fourth-annual blind-tasting event, held June 18 at the California Mid-State Fair. The complete …

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