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 UniversityThis optional pre-event course available with Grape Camp registration will be held at the Texas A&M Lubbock Research and Extension Center. Sponsored by Tarpon Blue and Texas Tech University-Viticulture and Enology |
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; Jim Irwin, Cerro Santo Vineyards; Julie Herbort, Grape Creek Vineyards/Heath Sparkling Wines; Bob Landon, Landon Winery |
10:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Visit Exhibits/Networking
Coffee Break Sponsored by Novavine |
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
Sponsored by Sunridge Nurseries |
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
Coffee Break Sponsored by Novavine |
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
Sponsored by Wonderful Nurseries |
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)
Sponsored by American National Property & Casualty Company and Llano Estacado Winery |
9:00 p.m. | Shuttle Returns to Overton Hotel |
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
9:00 a.m. | Networking Coffee 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 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 Mason Mooreland, Texas Vine Country; Charles Seifert, Seifert Stables & Vineyards; Monty Dixon, Bar Z Winery |
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Optimizing Vineyard Success and Wine Quality at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion Akhil Reddy, Reddy Vineyards; Anthony Mosley, Winemaker; Roman Cuevas, Reddy Vineyards |
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion
Sponsored by Trysk Print Solutions |
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. | Practical Field Demonstrations at Reddy Vineyards Field Excursion |
1:30 p.m. | Grape Camp Conclusion |