Fair and Livermore Valley Wine Community Launch New Competition
February 23, 2026 (Pleasanton, CA) — The Alameda County Fair (ACF) and Livermore Valley Wine Community (LVWC) are launching an exciting new collaborative wine competition during the 2026 annual summer Fair, the California Signature Wine Awards. This new competition unites the long-running ACF Wine Competition and LVWC Uncorked! Wine Competition into one premier event celebrating outstanding wines from across the United States.
This year’s collaboration with LVWC brings a new facet of partnership between two organizations deeply rooted in the region’s thriving wine industry. The California Signature Wine Awards aims to create expanded visibility and recognition for participating wineries while strengthening the Fair’s long-standing tradition of showcasing excellent winemaking of the region.
This wine competition will continue to highlight the craftsmanship, innovation, and diversity of wines from the Tri-Valley and beyond. The California Signature Wine Awards remains one of the few major wine competitions offering no entry fees across all competitions, providing wineries with a valuable opportunity to earn industry recognition without the burden of traditional submission costs.
“The Livermore Valley Wine Community is proud to partner with the Alameda County Fair to reimagine our separate wine competitions as one collaborative event celebrating wines from across the U.S.,” said Brandi Lombardi, Executive Director of the Livermore Valley Wine Community. “By working together, we’re creating more opportunities for consumers and industry professionals to discover the exceptional quality and diversity produced across the state.”
The entry deadline for the California Signature Wine Awards is April 22, 2026. Competitors must register and enter through EnofileOnline.com. Individual categories include Sparkling Wines, Red Wines, White Wines, Red Blends, White Blends, and Rose Wines.
Award-winning wines will be prominently displayed during the 2026 Alameda County Fair and during the Wine Fest event on June 27, featured on the Fair’s website, highlighted through email and social media, and showcased to thousands of guests throughout the Fair. Various Gold Medal wines will be available daily by the glass in the Wine Garden, offering direct consumer exposure during the Fair’s 18-day run.
The LVWC will also celebrate the Livermore Valley’s California Signature Wine Awards winning wines at Uncorked! on May 15, 2026 at McGrail Vineyards & Winery in Livermore, CA. For more information, visit lvwine.org/events.
For more information on the Alameda County Fair, visit alamedacountyfair.com. For information about the Livermore Valley Wine Community, visit lvwine.org.
About The Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association
The Alameda County Agricultural Fair Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, produces the annual Alameda County Fair without any tax funding from the government. It is ranked one of the top 50 North American Fairs and the 7th largest fair in California.
About the Livermore Valley Wine Community
The Livermore Valley Wine Community is a 501(c)6 organization that supports the wineries, growers and members in the Livermore Valley American Viticultural Area through educational and marketing programs. For more information, please visit www.lvwine.org.
