2023 Napa County Pruning Contest - Saturday, February 4Register to compete in the 21st annual Napa County Pruning Contest, a benchmark event that recognizes the skill and quality of work that Napa County Farmworkers are known for. Winners take home cash; top-of-the-line vineyard tools; and many other prizes. The top pruners of each division also receive the coveted Pruning Contest champion belt buckle, designed especially for the occasion by Max Lang Custom Buckles.
Register to CompeteRegistration is limited to three competitors per company, per division (mens and womens). A company may register three men and three women. A completed registration form is required for each competitor. An email confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt. The deadline to register is February 1, 2023.
Scoring
The Napa County pruning contest is the ultimate showcase of the talent, skill, and precision of our local vineyard workforce. Scoring is weighted with 72% of the eligible points awarded for technique and quality, and 38% for speed. This gives contestants the opportunity to demonstrate their dedication to high-quality, Napa Valley grape growing. Rules in Spanish Rules in English Prize Packages
Prize Packages for both Men's and Women's Divisions Top Prize Package
2nd Place Prize Package
3rd Place Prize Package
4th Place Prize Package
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Sponsor the Pruning ContestPruning Contest Sponsorship:If you would like to support this long-standing tradition of celebrating our vineyard workforce, connect with Jill Durfee, Farmworker Foundation Program Manager, or fill out this form.
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2022 Recap
2022 Pruning Contest Champions
Women's Division
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Men's Division
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1st Place
Erika López Renteria Vineyard Management 2nd Place Verónica Medina Reyes Bayview Vineyards 3rd Place Ana Mejía Trefethen 4th Place Rosa Martínez Bettinelli Vineyards |
1st Place
Casimiro Zaragoza Joseph Phelps 2nd Place Agustín Arías Atlas Vineyard Management 3rd Place Héctor Rodríguez St. Supery Estate Vineyards 4th Place Lorenzo Hernández Aquino Walsh Vineyard Management |
Past Champions Spotlight
Manuel Téllez
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Veronica Medina Reyes
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Araceli Marin
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