The overall goal of the Central Coast Vinegar Competition is to provide a venue for vinegar’s to be professionally judged, and to educate consumers regarding the quantity and styles of vinegar produced in the USA. This competition is produced and managed by the California Mid-State Fair.

“It is the goal of the California Mid-State Fair to showcase the incredible quality and diversity of the region’s commercial spirits, vinegars and wines while expanding the consumers knowledge and awareness of these fast growing industries.” says California Mid-State Fair Interim CEO Colleen Bojorquez.

CLASSES
1. Balsamic
2. Barrel Aged
3. Flavored (Please Specify)
4. Malt Vinegar
5. Red Wine Vinegar
6. White Vinegar
7. Any Other (Please Specify)
8. Apple
9. Grape
10. Other Fruit (Please Specify)
11. Infused Vinegar

Each entry must consist of (2) bottles containing at least 7 Ounce (210ml) of each vinegar to be entered. Please identify in large legible letters, the name of the producer on the outside of shipment. The outside of the shipment is also to be labeled CCVC.

No vinegar will be accepted for which carrier charges have not been prepaid. All entries must be available for sale to the general public at full price. All bottles must have labels and ready for market and not be open.