The Paso Robles Rotary Club is proud to announce that it awarded $115,000 in scholarships to Paso Robles students this year, helping local graduates pursue education and career training at trade schools, colleges, and universities.
-- Paso Robles, California, June 9, 2026 - While guests may come for the exceptional wine, creative cuisine, and lively atmosphere, the true impact of the Paso Robles Rotary Winemakers' Cookoff can be measured in something far more meaningful: opportunity.
This year, the Paso Robles Rotary Club awarded over $115,000 in scholarships to Paso Robles students, helping local youth pursue their dreams at trade schools, colleges, and universities across the country. Those life-changing scholarships are made possible through the support of the community and the success of the club's signature fundraising event—the Annual Winemakers' Cookoff, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Paso Robles Event Center for its 27th year.
"At its heart, the Winemakers' Cookoff is about investing in our community's future," said Dr. Patrick Sayne, the Scholarship Committee Chair for the Paso Robles Rotary Club. "This year alone, we awarded $116,500 across 31 scholarships to outstanding Paso Robles students pursuing everything from skilled trades to four-year degrees. That's the real story behind this event."
For nearly three decades, the Winemakers' Cookoff has brought together the best of Paso Robles Wine Country for an evening of friendly competition and community celebration.
Guests will sample expertly paired bites and beverages crafted by some of the area's most talented winemakers and brewers. Each participating team will showcase its creativity and culinary flair in pursuit of coveted awards and bragging rights, while attendees enjoy the opportunity to vote for their favorites in the People’s Choice Award.
The Paso Robles Rotary Club invites the community to join them on August 8, 2026 for an evening where every bite, sip, and vote helps shape a brighter future. For tickets and information, visit https://winemakerscookoff.com.
About the Rotary Club of Paso Robles
The Rotary Club of Paso Robles (#1602) was chartered in 1924 and has a long history of “service above self,” the motto of Rotary International. The Club is very active in the community through scholarships, sponsorship of the local Boy Scouts of America organization, and raising money for local projects like homeless shelters, food banks, and dictionaries for third-grade students. To get more information on fundraising, events, speaking opportunities, or to join the Rotary Club of Paso Robles, please visit https://pasoroblesrotary.org.
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Name: Lacey Jensen
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Organization: Rotary Club of Paso Robles
Address: P.O. Box 3641, Paso Robles, California 93447, United States
Website: https://www.pasoroblesrotary.org/
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