Competitions

CA State Fair Golden Bear Award

We are excited to continue our 169-year tradition this summer of showcasing the Best of California during the CA State Fair & Food Festival.

We can’t wait to be BACK TOGETHER with you to celebrate all of the amazing things California has to offer with you, July 14-30, 2023!

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Wine tasting in wine yard, set of glasses with red, white and rose wine, bright green grapevine in background

California Commercial Wine

Professionally judged to recognize the best wines produced in California
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California Cannabis

Showcasing California's finest cannabis flower and craft cultivators
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Different mugs and glasses filled with different types of beer on a table

California Commercial Craft Beer

A competition among the best breweries California has to offer
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CA Commercial Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Honoring the best extra virgin olive oils grown, processed and packaged in California
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Cheese on a board

California Commercial Cheese

Celebrating the hard work, craftsmanship, & unique character of California cheesemakers
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Canning and Baking

Celebrating California’s best adult & youth home bakers and canners
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Open Livestock

Competitions showcasing a variety of livestock
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Junior Livestock

Junior Livestock is home to the best of California's youth FFA programs
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Small Animals

Recognizing the hard work of Future Farmers of America (FFA), 4H, and Grange members
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Crafts

Winning crafts will be proudly displayed during the Fair
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Student Showcase

Student Showcase recognizes the best of California youth entries
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Photography

Showcase your skills and talent along with other amazing photographers like yourself
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Artist painting

Fine Art

One of the largest judged art shows in the Golden State
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Plein Air at the Fair Contest

Both novice and experts alike are invited to capture the iconic images of the Fair
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Wheatland FFA ag Lucas Skinner

Ag Mechanics

Enjoy the best projects built from California high school FFA students and 4-H members
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County Fair Best Of Show

Enjoy watching the best exhibitors from every county, citrus, and district fair compete
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Assortment of beer glasses on table with burlap cloth, dark wooden background

Homebrew

Celebrating the hard work of amateur home brewer
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Home Wine

Supporting, promoting, and recognizing the talent of the successful home winemaker
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A Counties Exhibit at CA State Fair

California Counties Exhibit