May 18th – Pleasanton, Calif. – The Alameda County Fair recently hosted its popular annual commercial and amateur wine competitions. There were 267 commercial entries received, and the following are the top medal winners for each of this year’s competitions.
- Best of Show Red: Concannon Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, 2018
- Best of Show White: Las Positas Vineyards, Verdelho, 2021
- Best of Show Dessert: Rodrigue Molyneaux Estate Winery and Vineyard, Envie, 2017
- Best of Show Sauvignon Blanc: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection, Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, 2021
- Best of Show Zinfandel: Almost Famous Wine Company, Wine Without Borders Primitivo, 2019
- Best of Show Zin Dessert: Carol Shelton Wines, Black Magic Late Harvest Zin, 2021
- Best of Show Rose: Wood Family Vineyards, Pink Pearl Rose, 2021
The winners were evaluated by some of the wine industry’s most notable judges, including Barry Herbst, Pat Henderson, Susan Reiner-Lyon, Jamie Knee, Joel Green, Wilfred Wong, Meredith Sarboraria, Laura Ness, Brent Amos and Jorge Tinoco.
The Amateur Winemaking contest, which was open to California residents age 21 and over, received 81 entries.
- Best of Show Red: 3579 Wines, Der Wanderer Cabernet, 2019
- Best of Show White: Tiffany Hills Estates Wines, Semillion, Viognier Blend, 2021
- Best of Show Rose: DB&J Cellar, Rose, 2020
For more details on the Fair, visit www.alamedacountyfair.com. Follow the Fair’s official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for additional info, updates, contests, and giveaways.
2022 Alameda County Fair Information
Dates: June 17-July 10 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays but open on July 4)
Hours: 11am-11pm daily (except July 4, see website for updated hours)
Carnival Hours: Wed-Thurs 12pm to closing, Fri-Sun 11am to closing, July 4 (11am-8pm)
Horse Racing: Every Friday through Sunday, Plus July 4
Concerts: 8pm-9:15pm nightly
- Friday, June 17: Ginuwine
- Saturday, June 18: Neon Trees
- Sunday, June 19: L.A.Vation – The World’s Greatest Tribute to U2
- Wednesday, June 22: 38 Special
- Thursday, June 23: Stealin’ Chicago (Chicago Tribute)
- Friday, June 24: Clay Walker
- Saturday, June 25: Mustache Harbor (Hardcore Soft Rock)
- Sunday, June 26: Purple Reign – The Prince Tribute Show
- Wednesday: June 29: Ezra Ray Hart
- Thursday, June 30: Sheila E.
- Friday, July 1: Everlast
- Saturday, July 2: Blanco Brown
- Sunday, July 3: BB King Experience
- Monday, July 4: NO CONCERT
- Wednesday, July 6: Great White
- Thursday, July 7: Blue Oyster Cult
- Friday, July 8: ConFunkShun
- Saturday, July 9: Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute)
- Sunday, July 10: Banda Machos
Special Advance Pricing (until 6/16/22):
- General (13-61) — $17
- Seniors (62+) — $14
- Kids (6-12) — $14
- General Parking — $14
- Unlimited Carnival Wristbands — $28 (Valid any one day of the Fair)
- Fair Season Pass PREMIUM (admission for all 19 days with PARKING, plus concert & event discounts) — $90
- Season Pass (admission for all 19 days, plus concert & event discounts) — $45
Regular Gate Admission*:
- General (13-61) — $18
- Seniors (62+) — $15
- Kids (6-12) — $15
- Children under 6 — FREE
- General Parking — $15
- Unlimited Carnival wristbands — Wed-Thurs $35, Fri-Sun & July 4, $40 – valid any one day of Fair
- Sky Ride — $6 unlimited rides any one day of Fair
Promotions and Special Days
- Opening Day: Friday, June 17 — FREE general admission Until 3pm
- Father’s Day: Sunday, June 19 — Dads FREE, UNTIL 3pm
- Pet Food Drive June 22 — Bring new, unopened pet food items to benefit Valley Humane Society and receive FREE admission & $1 rides, until 5pm
- Senior Day: Friday, June 25 (62+ Free Admission Until 5pm)
- Feed the Need Food Drive: Wednesday, June 29 – FREE general admission until 5pm with the donation of 4 non-perishable food items (Benefits Alameda County Community Food Bank)
- First Responder’s Day: July 4 — Free admission with ID Until 3pm
- Dollar Ride Day: Wednesday, July 6 — $1 rides until 5pm
- $2 Fair Food Bites (Every Thursday Until 5pm): Select fun-sized Fair treats just $2 each
- Military Appreciation: Every Day — One FREE Fair admission with valid Military ID, ALL DAY, EVERYDAY
The Alameda County Fair is operated by the non-profit Fair Association 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. The Fairgrounds is home to the Oldest One-Mile Race Track in America.
