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Event Parking available at the Antique Car Museum (6800 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317) will be open at 7:30 AM.

Complementary Shuttles to festival grounds every 10-15 minutes.

Event Schedule:

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM - Registration "First Lady Fun Vineyard Run/Walk" (Runners only)

8:00 AM –  Registration (Required for all activities)

8:30 AM – "First Lady Fun Vineyard Run/Walk"

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM –  Health Fair and Exhibits

Special Presentations:

BSE Program Smart Farming Computer Simulations, USDA-ARS/FAMU CBC Insect Demonstrations, CAFS Extension Program Displays

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM –  Fresh Fruit Grape Varietals Tasting

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM –  Guided Vineyard Trailer Rides

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Fitness Demonstration Sessions

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM –  Grape Throwing Competition

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Hula Hoop Competition

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Award Ceremony "First Lady Fun Vinyard Run/Walk"

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM –  Wine Making Workshop (1^st and 2^nd session – main building patio)

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - U-Pick Grape Gift Bag Experience (Seniors Only)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM –  Opening Ceremony

Welcome - First Lady Sharon Robinson

Greetings - Larry Robinson, Ph.D., President

Remarks - Allyson Watson, Ph. D., Provost

Acknowledgment of Special Guest - Interim Dean Dale Wesson, Ph. D., Interim Dean CAFS

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM – Grape Stomping

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM –  U-Pick Grape Gift Bag Experience**

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience

Pre-registration ends on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11:59pm

Notes/Disclaimers:

*All registration categories are valid for participation in the "First Lady Fun Vineyard Run/Walk" 

​**Registration is necessary to pick grapes in the vineyards. Multicolor 5lb durable gift bags will be provided.

​***Some grape juice may cause allergic reactions. If you are sensitive to grape juice, we encourage you not to participate in the 'Grape Stomping" contest.