CALENDAR OF GRAPE AND WINE EVENTS

Check out these important links! Our calendar is below! 

Fresno State Winery

Visit the Fresno State Winery website to learn when and where you can taste and/or purchase Fresno State wines.  Join our Wine Club today!

College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

Visit this online calendar to learn about events and activities within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. 

California State University, Fresno Academic Calendar

Visit the University Relation's website to view the academic calendar of events and activities.

California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI) Events

Visit this website to learn about educational seminars and workshops for the grape and wine industry presented by the Viticulture and Enology Research Center.

Central Valley Community Calendar

Visit this central valley community website to search for events in the greater-Fresno area.  Includes links to the Fresno Bee and Clovis Independent newspaper websites.

Ongoing Events and Activities

WEEKLY Educational Wine Tastings - Fresno State Winery

Fall/Spring semesters.  Thursday evenings.  Presented by the Enology Society. No tastings will be held on holidays.   Location:  Enology Bldg. 102. Must be 21 years of age.  Open to the public. 

WEEKLY Seminar Series - Fresno State  

Fall semester.  Industry speakers on viticulture and enology topics.  Weekly series held each Wednesday at noon in the Enology Building Room 102.  Free.  Open to the public.   

November 2, 2007 

60th Annual Viticulture Club Fall Harvest Dinner, Wolf Lakes in Sanger

The Viticulture Club will present its annual fall harvest social and dinner for industry, alumni, and friends at Wolf Lakes in Sanger.  This event is a fundraiser for the Viticulture Club and includes dinner, raffle and a silent auction. Price: $50.00 adults; children 5-10 years $15.00; and under 5 years free.  Reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol.  Location:   11646 E. Ashlan Avenue, Sanger.  Just east of Clovis on Ashlan Avenue.  The Viticulture Club is accepting donations for this fundraiser.  Sponsor a student for only $35.00, or a student table for $280.00.  Checks payable to: CSUF Viticulture Club.  Mail to: Viticulture Club, 2360 E. Barstow Avenue MS VR89, Fresno, CA 93740-8003.   

Click here if you'd like to make a donation: 2007 Donation Form

Click here 2007  Letter of Invitation   Registration Form 

For more info: Call 559 278-7151    www.csufviticulture.org

November 3, 2007 

10th Anniversary Celebration - Fresno State Winery

The Fresno State award-winning winery marks its ten year anniversary in 2007.  On Saturday, November 3 the winery will celebrate this milestone with donors, alumni and friends who have helped make it a success.  A brief ceremony and presentation are planned in the winery beginning at 10:30 am on November 3.   RSVP required by October 29 at 278-5391.  This event will be held prior to the 2:00 pm Fresno State football game day at Bulldog Stadium.  For more information, email Jessup Wiley or Cynthia Wood.

November 15, 2007

Le Vin Nouveau - Fresno State Winery

At one minute past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, cases of Beaujolais Nouveau wine in France are released and shipped throughout the world!  Like our French counterparts, we invite you to come taste our wine on the 3rd Thursday of each November as we celebrate the release of our new Nouveau vintages!  This event will include light hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity to win tickets to the Fresno State Winemaster's Weekend at the Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite held the first weekend in March (February 29-March 1.2007).   Discounts on Le Vin Nouveau admission and wine purchases available.  Presented by the Fresno State Winery, with support from the Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Enology Society. Tasting event open to the public.  Ticket sales limited.  Must be 21 years or older to attend. No children, please.

Filtration Day - Fresno State Winery

A one-day workshop on filtration, sponsored by Pall Corporation has been rescheduled to December 2008.   Learn what you need to know about wine filtration from experts in the field.  Pall Corporation will conduct workshops on the principals of filtration, filter handling and crossflow microfiltration.  Integrity testing and crossflow filtration demonstrations will be conducted by Pall Corporation.    Watch for details next year - in 2008.

Link to:  2006 Agenda and Registration Flyer

Link to 2006 Press Release

Pruning & Sustainable Production Workshop   SAVE THE DATE

A one-day workshop on pruning issues facing grape growers at California State University, Fresno, presented by Central California Winegrowers, in conjunction with the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance.   Registration begins at 7:00 am at Fresno State.  Details forthcoming.  Inside presentations and outdoor machine demonstrations, and lunch.  Continuing education credit available for PA's and PCA's.   RSVP by November 30 to the CCW.   Watch this site for updates.

Link to 2006 flyer

Link to 2006 Press Release

Finals - California State University, Fresno

Campus closed.  (Winter Recess thru January 9)
 
 

Instruction begins - California State University, Fresno

January 29-31, 2008

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium - Sacramento Convention Center 

The Department of Viticulture and Enology and the Viticulture and Enology Research Center will attend and participate in the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium Exposition in Sacramento on January 30 and 31.  Visit our booth. Enjoy sampling Fresno State wines during the wine tasting in the Exhibit Hall.  For details, visit:  http://www.unifiedsymposium.org/  

Watch for a Fresno State Alumni and Friends Reunion at this event!   January 30 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Fresno State from 6-8 pm.  Enjoy Fresno State student produced products including wine, raisins, and almonds. Alumni and friends are welcome.  Stop by our Booth on Wednesday, January 30 for details!

February 1, 2008 Tentative

Viticulture & Enology Alumni Association Annual Dinner   

The Calif. State University, Fresno Viticulture and Enology Alumni Annual Dinner will be held on Friday, February 2.  Tentative schedule:  No-host cocktails at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7 pm. For more information, contact Jan Boling at 244-4922 or by mail: CSUF Viticulture and Enology Alumni Assoc., 5100 N. Sixth Street, #120, Fresno, CA 93710.  Make checks payable to: CSUF Viticulture and Enology Alumni Association. 

February 2, 2008

FFA Vine Pruning Contest - Fresno State

The Viticulture Club hosts the annual FFA Vine Pruning Contest, in conjunction with the FFA Field Day,  in the California State University, Fresno vineyards. High school FFA programs participate. Interested parties should contact 559 278-2011 for more info.   2007 Press Release

February 12-14, 2008

World Ag Expo - Tulare

World Ag Expo.

February 21  2008
11th Annual Central Coast Viticulture and Enology Issues Conference for grape growers and winemakers

Presented by the California State University, Fresno Viticulture and Enology Research Center, Department of Viticulture and Enology, with support from industry sponsors.   Contact:  Cynthia Wood

February 29 - March 1, 2008

Fresno State Winemaster's Weekend - Tenaya Lodge, Yosemite 

Wine enthusiasts from all over California will enjoy this weekend event held at the beautiful Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, just a short drive north of Fresno.  The weekend activities include a wine reception, fun-filled workshops, and a five-course gourmet dinner on Saturday night (March 1 masterfully prepared by the Tenaya's executive chef, featuring award-winning wine and food products from Fresno State's agricultural enterprises.   Two-night package available through the Tenaya Lodge reservations at 877 635-5807 or online at www.tenayalodge.com (Specials and Packages Link).  Dinner only reservations must be made by calling the Guest Experience Center at 559 683-6555, Monday-Friday from 8:00 - 4:30 pm.  Workshops are included in the two-night package and are not sold separately.

2008 Workshop Presenters will include:  Tim Hanni MW, and Clark Smith

Spring, 2008 TBA

Annual Spring Banquet.   Alumni, friends, and students invited.  Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. For more information: 559 278-7151.  Details forthcoming.

March 17-21, 2008

Spring Break - California State University, Fresno 

April 19, 2008 

Vino Italiano Event - Fresno State Winery  

The Fresno State Vineyards will host the 6th annual Vino Italiano event with support from the Department of Viticulture and Enology and Enology Club at the Fresno State Winery.  This wine tasting will feature the Italian varietals produced by the students at Fresno State.  Held in the evening, the event is open to the public.  Must be 21 years or older to attend. Admission fee:  TBA Payable at the door.  A discount will be available to faculty, staff, students, alumni association members, and Fresno State wine club members.  RSVP encouraged but not required.   Contact:  Jessup Wiley jwiley@csufresno.edu.  Fax 559 278-6619.

April 19, 2008

FFA Field Day - Vine Judging Contest - Fresno State

The Viticulture Club hosts the annual FFA Vine Judging Contest, in conjunction with the FFA Field Day state finals,  in the California State University, Fresno vineyards. High school FFA programs participate. Interested parties should contact 559 278-2011 for more info.   The Department of Viticulture and Enology will be represented at the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology booth at the FFA State Leadership Conference at the Fresno Convention Center during the FFA convention.

April 17-20, 2008

Vintage Days - California State University, Fresno 

 Wine Garden - featuring Fresno State wines.  Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

May 2, 2008

11th Annual Friend's Day - Duarte Nursery, Hughson     

The Department of Viticulture and Enology, Viticulture and Enology Research Center, and Fresno State winery plan to exhibit at Friend's Day at Duarte Nursery. For more info, visit:  www.duartenursery.com.

May 15, 2008 

Viticulture and Enology Dinner, Clovis, CA

Annual end of year dinner.  Grape and wine industry, alumni, faculty, staff, students, and families welcome.  With support from the San Joaquin Valley Winemaker's Group, the California State University, Fresno Viticulture & Enology Alumni Club,  industry and friends.  Members of the graduating class of 2008 will receive one complimentary dinner.  

June 1, 2008  

A Celebration of Wine - Madera, CA

Annual wine tasting event, sponsored by the Viticulture & Enology Alumni Association.  Visit www.acelebrationofwine.com.  Proceeds support the Vincent E. Petrucci Library in the Department of Viticulture and Enology and Viticulture and Enology Research Center.

June 18-20, 2008

ASEV - Annual Society of Enology & Viticulture Annual Meeting.  Portland, Oregon

Annual meeting of the ASEV.    www.asev.org   

August 12, 2008

Fresno State Grape Day, Fresno

Held every other year on the Fresno State campus, this 1/2 day event showcases the viticulture and enology research and academic programs in an open-house, field day format. Register by August 1.   Press Release    Registration Form

August 28, 2008    

Department of Viticulture and Enology Mandatory Student Orientation

Department of Viticulture and Enology Welcome Back BBQ - California State University, Fresno 

Students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are welcome to attend the Viticulture and Enology Welcome Back BBQ during the first week of the Fall Semester (Thursday evening, following a brief Student Orientation).  Casual attire.  Held at the Viticulture and Enology facilities on campus.  RSVP  please!   Individuals, Companies and Organizations are invited to help sponsor the event or student attendance.   Cost: $15.     Location:  Viticulture and Enology lawn and gazebo area, 2360 E. Barstow, Fresno State.    Viticulture and Enology students who preregister and attend the student orientation meeting will receive one complimentary dinner.  For more info, call 559 278-2089.  Sponsorship inquiries should be directed to cynthiaw@csufresno.edu.

Contact:  Cynthia Wood at cynthiaw@csufresno.edu

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