PASO ROBLES — The California Mid-State Fair has announced the return of its 2026 Commercial Competitions, including the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition, Central Coast Wine Competition and Central Coast Craft Spirits Competition.
Each event features blind judging conducted by independent panels of industry experts and highlights the growers and producers who help define the Central Coast’s agricultural and craft beverage industries.
“The Central Coast competitions have become benchmarks for quality within their industries,” said CEO Colleen Borjorquez. “Producing them is an extension of the Fair’s legacy of supporting agriculture, elevating producers, and providing professional platforms where excellence is evaluated and celebrated.”
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Registration for all three competitions opens Feb. 3. Key deadlines range from late March for olive oil entries to late May for wine and craft spirits. Judging will take place in April and June, with results announced shortly after.
Top honors — including Winery of the Year, Olive Oil Producer of the Year and Craft Distillery of the Year — will be recognized during the Fair and featured on billboards along the Cuesta Grade for one month following the event.
The 2026 Fair runs July 15–26 in Paso Robles with the theme “Back to the ’80s!”
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