1Team 1Dream is entering an exciting new chapter to empower food & beverage business entrepreneurs like you!
Whether you’re starting out or already established, you can compete up to
$70,000
in prizes in the 2026 Lake County Taste Makers Competition.
A Letter to Lake County
When we first launched in 2020, Lake County was still healing from years of hardship. Our vision was simple yet powerful: to give local entrepreneurs the chance to rise and turn sparks of ideas into shining businesses. Together, with your support, we proved that when a community unites, dreams don’t just survive, they thrive.
Today, we step into a new chapter with Lake County Taste Makers. This journey honors the food and beverage creators who represent the very soul of our county. From farms that nourish the land to food trucks that feed our streets, from treasured family recipes to restaurants that welcome us home, these visionaries do more than fill plates. They sustain our economy, enrich our culture, and flavor our shared future.
With gratitude and hope, we invite you to join us at the table as we celebrate resilience, creativity, and the power of food to unite us all.
— MaryAnn Schmid & Olga Martin Steele
Our Past Winners
2024 WINNERS
2024 Winners
- Glowing Smiles Dental Hygiene Practice
- Kingdom Games
- Konocti Bicycles
- Elizabeth Sparkling Services
- Mountain High Coffee and Books
- Clearlake Powersport Rentals
- D&N Smashburgerz
- Nana Arrangements (Fan Favorite)
2023 WINNERS
2023 Winners
- Tyrrell Martial Arts (Fan Favorite)
- Jitter Bean Coffee Lakeport
- Eric's Oil Change and Repairs
- La Chilanguita Mexican Restaurant
- Saw Shop Public House
- BiZi Bees Preschool
2022 WINNERS
2022 Winners
- Peace & Plenty Farm
- Angela's Anytime Rides
- Grillagan's Island (Fan Favorite)
- Land Escape
- Rock N' Rolled Ice-Cream
- The Bee's Knees
- Stitch Envy
- Danae's Desserts
2021 WINNERS
2021 Winners
- Reese Ranch Retreat
- Send Rover On Over (Fan Favorite)
- Party Ideas
- Bottlerock Candle Studio
- Founder's Award
2020 WINNERS
2020 Winners
- Lam Printing
- Clear Lake Boat Rental
- Susie Q's Donuts & Espresso
- Wild Bee Creations
- The Ripe Choice Farm and Caterin
5 Years of Supporting Lake County Entrepreneurs
Awarded $450K in Cash Prizes
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Our Sponsors
Our Recipe for Impact
Crafting Community
Through Food
We believe food has the power to gather people, spark conversations, and build bridges. By mentoring entrepreneurs and fostering collaboration, we’re creating a table where everyone has a seat and every dream has a chance to rise.
Nurturing Growth
Through Learning
Just like a recipe evolves with each new ingredient, entrepreneurs grow with each new skill. Through workshops, internships, and pitch labs, we give food and beverage innovators the tools to adapt, flourish, and create success that lasts.
Pursuing Excellence
in Every Bite
From the fields where our produce is grown to the kitchens where flavors come alive, excellence is our standard. We champion businesses that infuse every dish with quality, creativity, and heart — raising the bar for Lake County’s food and beverage story.
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