The Northampton License Commission on July 16 voted to approve a license allowing Hardwick Vineyards and Winery LLC to sell wine at the Three County Fair at 54 Fair Street (Aug. 29–Sept. 1), contingent on the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) approval.

Caitlin Young, general manager of Hardwick Winery, told the commission the winery has taken part in the fair for more than a decade and planned to sell bottles in the fair’s farmer’s market building. Young said she submitted the MDAR form and expected a response in a few days; licensing staff said the commission would file the approval conditioned on receipt of MDAR paperwork.

Commissioners cast unanimous votes to approve the license contingent on MDAR confirmation. Licensing staff said they would accept the MDAR certificate once received and finalize the category of license.