Registration open for Central Coast Olive Oil Competition
Annual competition will take place in April
– 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 14th annual competition will take place in April 2022 and feature 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.
The early bird registration period is now through Friday, March 26, and is $65 per entry. From Saturday, March 27 to Friday, April 1, registration increases to $75 per entry. Register today at cmsfw.fairwire.com/
Cheif Judge for 2022 is Paul Vossen. He is putting together a 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 2022 California Mid-State Fair runs July 20 through July 31 and this year’s theme is “Full Steam Ahead!”
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