April 19, 2018, Paso Robles, California - The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition has released the results of the 2018 competition. With over 130 olive oils entered from across California, Rio Bravo Ranch hailing from Bakersfield and Molefina from right here in Creston emerged as the producers of the best of show entries. The competition …

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Competition showcases the finest artisan spirits in the Golden State and beyond March 29, 2018 (Paso Robles, Calif.) – The California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC), hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair, is now accepting entries. Distilleries can register at http://cmsfs.fairmanager.com/default.aspx. The CCSC helps promote the craft distillers that are producing the finest quality artisan spirits inside …

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New Judge Confirmed – Brigit Binns, Published Author and Chef February 26, 2018, Paso Robles, California – The Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, hosted annually by the California Mid-State Fair and in partnership with the Lodi Grape Festival, has confirmed local business owner, published author and chef Brigit Binns as a judge for the 2018 …

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New Early Bird Registration Available Until Friday, March 23 February 5, 2018, Paso Robles, California – 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 tenth annual competition will take place in April 2018 and will feature over …

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Awards given to the most exciting labels in wine, spirits, and vinegar PASO ROBLES (CA) – The Central Coast Wine Competition is proud to announce the winners of the coveted Design & Packaging Competition. The design awards were in conjunction with the Central Coast Wine Competition (CCWC), California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC), and the Central …

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Final vinegar results and awards are in; vinegars from around the country and throughout Central Coast are among winners. PASO ROBLES (CA) – The Central Coast Vinegar Competition (CCVC) is proud to announce the award-winning vinegars from its fourth annual blind-tasting event, held June 21 at the California Mid-State Fair. Best in Show went to …

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The second annual California Craft Spirits Competition was a success, highlighting the quality of the ever-growing California spirits movement. PASO ROBLES (CA) – The California Craft Spirits Competition (CCSC) is proud to announce the award-winning craft spirits from its second annual blind-tasting event, held June 22 at the California Mid-State Fair. Best of Show went …

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A cavernous building on the Paso Robles fairground campus became wine central when the 15th annual Central Coast Wine Competition got underway June 21-22. The contest is open to wines made from vineyards within the mega Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA), which stretches from San Francisco to Santa Barbara counties. The competition also includes label …

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Final wine results and awards are in; wineries from every county in the Central Coast are among winners!  Awards for Winery of the Year, Winemaker of the Year, Wine Grower of the Year, and Wine Industry Person of the Year to be announced at the 2017 California Mid-State Fair’s Wine Industry Awards, July 21 (PASO …

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