Scott and Sue Simkover with their award-winning Sauvignon Blanc at the 2011 Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.

THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH BEER JUDGING RESULTS.

Along with dozens of wine and beer tastes to sample, artists and value-added agricultural producers also offered their wares once again, making this annual event a fun way to kick off summer in Lake County while raising money for music.

“Another perfect day for tasting wine,” said Ed Bublitz, Clear Lake Performing Arts (CLPA) membership chair and also a home winemaker taking part in Saturday's competition, as he poured his wine for a guest at his booth.

The major fundraiser for CLPA, proceeds from the festival support music activities including the Lake County Symphony, the CLPA Youth and Junior Youth Orchestras, and scholarships.

More than 40 home winemakers and brewers from around Northern California joined many of Lake County's professional wineries, including Rosa D'Oro, Tulip Hill, Bell Hill, Cougar's Leap, Moore Family Winery, Lavender Blue Wines, and Laujor Estate Winery.

Jeff Bertoli (left) and Mark Romano of Tre Amici enjoying their bronze medial for their 2009 Russian River Valley Zinfandel, before winning three more gold medals for their 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Merlot and 2009 Chardonnay at the ninth annual Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.

A panel of judges tasted the wines and beers beforehand, and the ribbons were awarded during the ceremony (see list below).

Event-goers also voted on the favorite red, white, beer, booth, and label, with acoustic guitarist Travis Rinker providing music for throughout the day.

Peoples Choice:

Red – David Pretari

White – Scott Simkover, Smiling Dog Ranch

Beer – 2 Dudes Brew

Booth – 2 Dudes Brew

Label – David Pretari

Ribbons Awarded by Judges for Wine

Best of show:

2008 Syrah, Andrew Graef, Remembrance Vineyards

Gold medals:

2008 Syrah, Andrew Graef, Remembrance Vineyards

2009 Semillion, Connel Murray, Muritage

2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Jeff and Julie Bertoli, Tre Amici

2009 Meritage, Greg and Jeff Conley, Conley Wines

2009 Petite Sirah, Dwight Holford

2009 Merlot, Jeff and Julie Bertoli, Tre Amici

2008 Gamay, Greg and Jeff Conley, Conley Wines

2009 Chardonnay, Jeff and Julie Bertoli, Tre Amici

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Danny Morrow, Eastside Winery

2007 Port, Greg and Jeff Conley, Conley Wines

Silver medals:

2010 Syrah, Luciano Meconi

2009 Semillion, Tom and Nancy Harty, Mother Mountain

2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Frank Dollosso

2002 Pinot Noir, Frank Dellosso

2009 Petite Sirah, Danny Morrow

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Conn Murray, Muritage

2007 Poodle Port, Michelle Schultz

Bronze medals:

2010 Syrah, Michelle Schultz, Remembrance Vineyard

2009 Zinfandel, Jeff and Julie Bertoli, Tre Amici

2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Scott and Sue Simkover, Smiling Dogs Ranch

2010 Cabernet Franc, CLPA Wine Club

BEER

Best of show:

2 Dudes Brew for Playboy White Hefeweizen

Wheat and pilsners:

First place: 2 Dudes Brew, Hefeweizen

Second place: 2 Dudes Brew, American wheat

Third place: Rick White, pilsner

Brown and amber ales:

First place: 2 Dudes Brew, brown ale

Second place: Bruce Lightfoot, brown ale

Third place: Rick White, brown ale

Pale ales and IPAs:

First place: Bruce Lightfoot, pale ale

Second place: 2 Dudes Brew, Crawlspace IPA

Third place: 2 Dudes Brew, Crawlspace Ale

Dark ales:

1st place-Rick White, American barleywine

2nd Place-Rick White, brown porter

3rd Place-Jerry Maughan, oatmeal stout

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Artist Jay Jackson was one of the many artists displaying their works at the 2011 Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.

Livia Kurtz of Rosa d'Oro Vineyards, one of the many professional wineries participating in the winefest, an important fundraiser for the Clear Lake Performing Arts. The ninth annual Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, was held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.

In addition to the wine and beer tasting, event-goers were treated to the creations of many artists, as well as value-added agricultural producers, at the ninth annual Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.

Tommy K. Harty of Mother Mountain Wines displays his silver medal for their 2009 Semillion at the 2011 Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.

Jeff Conley proudly displays two gold awards their 2007 Port and 2009 Meritage at the ninth annual Lake County Home Winemakers Festival, held at Library Park in Lakeport, Calif., on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Photo by Terre Logsdon.