Aug 14
2012
Fresno, CA
Event Type: Other
Description: The Department of Viticulture & Enology at Fresno State announced that it will be hosting Grape Day on Tuesday, August 14 from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on the Fresno State campus.
Grape Day is an informal field day and open house designed for raisin, table, and wine grape growers, PCA's, winemakers, and winery personnel. The program will feature practical oral and poster presentations on the latest grape and wine research findings by our faculty, staff and student researchers, and conclude with lunch, sponsored by the American Vineyard Magazine.
This half-day event is held every other year on the Fresno State campus and includes practical field and indoor presentations, and poster presentations on the latest grape and wine research findings by our faculty, staff and student researchers. Tours of our unique facilities, and refreshments, and lunch are included in the affordable registration fee. Continuing Education hours are pending approval.
Registration and refreshments will begin at 7:30 am on August 14 on the shady lawn and gazebo area, west of the Viticulture and Enology Building on Barstow Avenue, between Cedar and Maple Avenues. For outdoor presentations, we recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen. The program will conclude with a BBQ lunch, sponsored by American Vineyard Magazine. Pre-registration is only $15 per person for general admission. Student discounts are also available.