Grape Camp 2024 Schedule
Grape Camp 2024 will be held at the Overton Hotel, 2322 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, Texas 79401, and Reddy Vineyards, 2149 Tahoka Road, US-380, Brownfield, Texas 79316.
Schedule is subject to change.
Monday, October 7, 2024 (Pre-Event)
| 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Vineyard 101/Winemaking 101 Course Grape Growing 101: Getting Started on the Right Foot; Dr. Justin Scheiner, Texas A&M University; Danny Hillin, Texas A&M University; Dr. Patrick O’Brien, Texas A&M UniversityWine 101: Building a Successful Wine Business; Maureen Qualia, Texas Tech University; Dr. Andreea Botezatu, Texas A&M University This optional pre-event course available with Grape Camp registration will be held at the Texas A&M Lubbock Research and Extension Center. |
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
| 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Exhibits Open |
| 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Breakfast/Networking With Exhibitors |
| 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Opening Session: Celebrating Our Legacy, Embracing Our Future John Matthews, TWGGA 2024 President; Patrick Whitehead, Blue Ostrich Winery & Vineyard |
| 10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Visit Exhibits/Networking |
| 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Educational Session: Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Resources for Grape Growers Miquela Smith, Texas A&M University |
| 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Lunch/Networking With Exhibitors |
| 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Educational Session: Future Flavors: Research Wine Tasting Dr. Justin Scheiner, Texas A&M University; Maureen Qualia, Texas Tech University; Erwin Cain, Cicada Ridge Vineyard |
| 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Visit Exhibits/Networking |
| 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Educational Session: The Latest From Texas Universities: Research and Development in Winemaking Dr. Justin Scheiner, Texas A&M University; Michael Cook, Texas A&M University; Maureen Qualia, Texas Tech University; Andrew Snyder, University of North Texas |
| 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Grand Star Reception |
| 6:30 p.m. | Board Shuttle to Llano Estacado Wine Dinner (Ticket Required) |
| 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Llano Estacado Wine Dinner Reception & Camp Fire Chat Session (Ticket Required) |
| 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Llano Estacado Wine Dinner (Ticket Required) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Shuttle Returns to Overton Hotel |
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
| 9:00 a.m. | Networking Breakfast at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion
The Field Excursion is included in all Grape Camp registration packages. If you are attending, please note that attendees are encouraged to drive individually or carpool directly to Reddy Vineyards, where breakfast, education, and lunch will take place on Wednesday. Group transport will not be provided. The vineyard is approximately 40 minutes from the Overton Hotel. Click here for driving instructions. |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Keys to the Grower-Winemaker Relationship at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion Joe Riddle, Uva Morado Vineyards; Mason Mooreland, Texas Vine Country |
| 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Optimizing Vineyard Success: Vineyard Operations at Reddy Vineyards Akhil Reddy, Reddy Vineyards |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion |
| 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Hands-on Viticulture: Practical Field Demonstrations at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion |
| 1:30 p.m. | Grape Camp Conclusion |
