Paso Robles Event Center
2198 Riverside Ave
Paso Robles, CA 93446
General Information
The overall goal of the Central Coast Olive Oil Competition is to provide a venue for California olive oils to be professionally judged and to educate consumers regarding the quantity and styles of olive oil produced in California.
Judges are qualified based on their experience in using olive oil in cooking, education and production.
Each entry to consist of at least (2) 7 Ounce (210ml) bottles of each olive oil entered.
Entry Fees
Per Entry Fee – $65.00 (Now Thru March 24, 2023)
Per Entry Fee – $75.00 (March 25, 2023 Thru April 2, 2023))
Shipping/Delivery Instructions:
CCOOC – Paso Robles Event Center
2198 Riverside Avenue
Paso Robles, CA 93446
If you ship using USPS (Post Office) please use the following address:
CCOOC – Paso Robles Event Center
P.O. Box 8
Paso Robles, CA 93447
The Judges shall award all medals. Oils will be considered for Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in their
respective classes as well as “Best of Class” and “Best of Show”. Conventional/Organic method will be judged
separately, as well as, flavored oils. Within a class, “Best of Class” awards may be awarded to more than one
oil due to intensity. The decisions set forth by the Judges will be final.
Best of Show is awarded to one oil recognized to possess special characteristics of the highest quality
overall.
Best of Class is awarded to oils that exhibit the highest quality in their respective categories. Best of Class
oils will receive a “descriptive on the merits of the oil” from the judging panel to be used by the fair and
producer for publicity purposes.
Gold Medal is awarded to an oil that demonstrates its type and/or varietal character, balance, structure,
and complexities to the highest standards.
Silver Medal is awarded to an oil reflecting the correct distribution of balance and character of its type or
variety; an oil deemed to be well crafted and of excellent quality.
Bronze Medal is awarded to an oil that is true to its type or variety; an oil deemed to be well crafted and
of good quality.