WHAT:
California State Fair CEO Rick Pickering and distinguished guests will honor the Best of Show winners for the Commercial Wine, Cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Commercial Beer competitions during a special event at the State Capitol.
WHEN:
June 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
California State Capitol – West Steps
WHO:
- Rick Pickering, Chief Executive Officer, California State Fair
- Jenny Lester-Moffitt, Deputy Secretary, Department of Food and Agriculture
- Mark Chandler, Chief Judge, State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
- Sen. Mike McGuire & Asm. Marc Levine – presenting Cheese Awards
- Alexandra Devarenne, Chief Judge, State Fair Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition
- Sen. Lois Wolk, Chair, Subcommittee on Olive Oil Production and Emerging Ag Products – Presenting Olive Oil Awards
- Asm. Bill Dodd – Co-presenting Best of Show Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Asm. Jim Frazier – Co-presenting Best of Show Olive Oil, Flavored
- Sen. Tom Berryhill & Asm. Frank Bigelow – Presenting Wine Best of Show, Red
- Sen. Bill Monning & Asm. Katcho Achadjian – Presenting Wine Best of Show, White and Best of Show, Pink
DETAILS:
This year’s competition welcomed an impressive range of wine, cheese, beer and olive oil entries. The complete list of winners can be found at castatefair.org. Visuals at the event include winners receiving their Golden Bear trophies and interview opportunities with the Best of Show winners.
Some wine medalists will be featured at the California State Fair Save Mart Supermarkets Wine Garden for visitors to enjoy during the California State Fair. Winners of the Commercial Beer Competition have been invited to pour their award-winning beer at the Best of California Brewfest. Cheese and olive oil samples can also be found throughout the Fair.
ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR:
For more than 160 years, the California State Fair has showcased the best of the Golden State. Cal Expo was dedicated as a place to celebrate California’s achievements, industries, agriculture, diversity of its people, traditions and trends that shape the State’s future. The 2016 California State Fair will take place July 8-24. Advanced ticket pricing starts at $6 for children, $8 for seniors and $10 for adults. Tickets available at CAStateFair.org/Tickets.
