18th Annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum & Trade Show
March 5-7, 2015
Omaha Marriott
Omaha, Nebraska
Famed enologist, Dr. Murli Dharmadhikari, will headline the wine and winemaking part of the 18th Annual Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Forum and Trade Show, March 5-7, 2015 at the Omaha Marriott. Doniella Winchell, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Association, will stimulate attendees in the marketing and promotion area and Andy Allen, Chair of the Viticulture and Enology Program at Arkansas Tech University, is the featured viticulture speaker.
The Grand Awards Banquet is a six course meal prepared and matched to six of Nebraska's top wines specifically prepared by Marriott's head Chef Stanton. The meal includes an appetizer, soup, salad, fish, beef and dessert course each served with an award winning Nebraska wine. The banquet will conclude with a presentation by Jerry Lohr, a South Dakota native who is the founder and proprieter of J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines. Save the dates and plan on seeing your fellow grape growers and winery folks.
Four conference packages are available as well as a la carte options for guests. This year's packages are as follows:
Full Conference Package: Includes Thursday workshop, Thursday's "Red Night" wine reception, Friday & Saturday programs (including lunches & refreshments), Friday's "White" wine reception, a Trade Show pass, and Saturday's "Grand Awards Banquet"
Thursday Only: Includes Thursday's workshops and the "Red Night" wine reception.
Friday Only: Includes Friday's programs, lunch and the "White Night" wine reception
Saturday Only: Includes Saturday's programs, a Trade Show pass, lunch and the "Grand Awards Banquet"
Questions? Please contact:
Wendy Morrissey, University of Nebraska, 402.472.5636 (Registration questions)
Paul Read, University of Nebraska Viticulture Program, 402.472.5136 (Program questions)
Stephen Gamet, University of Nebraska Viticulture Program, 402.416.9763 (Program questions)
Register before February 13 to receive early bird rates!
If you are a member of a state association, be sure to enter your association acronym in the Promo Code box for confirmation of your membership and conference discount package.