Los Angeles International
Spirits Competition
2027 COMPETITION CALENDAR
Competition Live – Monday, November 9, 2026
Early-Bird Deadline – Friday, January 29, 2027 (SAVE $25!)
Entry Deadline – Friday, March 5, 2027
Shipping Deadline – Friday, March 12, 2027
Competition Judging Day – Wednesday, March 31 – Thursday, April 1, 2027
LA County Fair – May 6-31, 2027
Display of all award-winning wines, extra virgin olive oils and dairy products in the competition. The tasting of gold medal wines and extra virgin olive oil tasting. Public education seminars featuring award-winning wines, extra virgin olive oil and dairy products in The Tasting Room.
How To Enter
- Determine the product(s) you wish to enter.
- Note entry deadline and entry fee.
- Determine Division and Categories.
- Complete the online entry form.
Competition Documents
English
Spanish
Ship or deliver your product(s) with entry form and fees to:
Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
If paying by check, payable to: Los Angeles County Fair Association
And the Medal goes to…
Thank you to all the producers who participated in the 20th Anniversary Los Angeles International Spirits Competition.
The 2026 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition received 67 spirits from 27 distillers. There was a total of 8 Best of Division Awards, 15 Best of Class Awards, 37 Gold Medal Awards, 20 Silver Medal Awards, and 8 Bronze Medal Awards. Special congratulations to Uncle Nearest, Cognac Cask, Tennessee Whiskey, Batch 002, USA, received the Best of Show Award, Best Spirit of the Competition. This year’s competition received spirits from 6 different countries: Armenia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, USA, and Venezuela.
2026 Award-Winning Spirits
News & Publicity
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Medal Request Form
To request a downloadable medal from the 2026 Competition, please fill out and submit a Medal Request Form. Your request will be processed as soon as it is returned.
Award Winner Digital Medal Request Form
Sticker Request Form
Award Winner Medal Sticker Order Form
Los Angeles International Competitions Contact
LAIC Competitions Team
Email: competitions@fairplex.com
Phone: (909) 865-4538