Join Us for the 3rd Annual Whole Vine Festival – Celebrating the Valley’s ‘Grape-ness!’

Fresno, CA — September 22, 2025

The Whole Vine Festival returns to Fresno State for its third year, bringing the community together to celebrate the San Joaquin Valley’s agricultural heritage, local talent, and of course, the grape.

The San Joaquin Valley is the only region in the United States that grows table grapes, raisin grapes, and wine grapes all in one place. This festival is a tribute to that unique distinction and to the hardworking farming families whose resiliency, humility, and perseverance shape our region.

Festival Highlights:

• Free Admission & Parking – Family-friendly and accessible to all.
• Grape & Raisin Tastings – Sample the Valley’s bounty, grown in our own backyard.
• Local Wine & Beer Garden – Relax with exceptional regional wines, craft beer, and live entertainment.
• Live Music – Featuring Country artist John Pemberton & Band – bring your boots, blankets, and lawn chairs.
• Kids Zone – A free, interactive space with ag-based and creative activities that connect kids to our Valley’s roots.
• Art, Shopping & Culture – Explore artisan vendors, local businesses, and captivating exhibits celebrating the Valley’s diversity and heritage.

“Our Valley is rich with people who serve well, work hard, and push for a better life for their families,” said organizers of the Whole Vine Festival. “This event is our way of honoring that legacy and celebrating the beauty and resilience of the community.”

With support from generous sponsors including California Farm Bureau, American Vineyard Magazine, Fresno State, Farm Credit, California Table Grape Commission, Raisin Administrative Committee, and Fresno BMW, the festival continues to grow as a premier regional event.

When & Where:
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fresno State Campus (Barstow & Woodrow, parking off Woodrow)

More Info:  https://thewholevine.com

About The Whole Vine Festival:
The Whole Vine Festival is a premier annual event in the San Joaquin Valley celebrating the heritage of table grapes, raisins, and wine. The festival showcases the Valley’s exceptional flavors, artistry, and community spirit, featuring tastings, live music, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities. It’s an unforgettable experience that connects food lovers, wine enthusiasts, and families to the agricultural legacy that makes the Valley unique.

American Vineyard Article

TO:                 All Independent Raisin Producers

SUJECT:    Nomination meetings for independent producer seats.

Independent producers’ member/alternate seats for the 2026/2028 RAC term, based on deliveries for the 2024/25 crop year, will be a total of Nineteen (19) seats.

• District 1 – North of Fresno County will have 1 member / 1 alternate
• District 2 – South of Fresno County will have 1 member / 1 alternate
• District 3 – Fresno County will have 17 members / 17 alternates

Nominations for independent producer seats will be accepted for a full 60 minutes as follows:

Nominations will only be accepted from qualified people attending the meeting.  If you are nominated, it is your option to submit a brief, one-paragraph statement about yourself and your interest in serving on the RAC. This information is needed by 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2025, to prepare the ballots.

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Members and Alternates, please contact the RAC Office to make an appointment (559) 225-0520.

On 6/27/25, an email was sent to the contacts of Mr. Tim Kenny.

The email subject line was “Raisin Administrative Committee”.  It addressed a new proposed marketing order and included a link to an article/website.

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Any questions, please contact the RAC office (559) 225-0520 or info@raisins.org.

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The Raisin Administrative Committee has unclaimed grower equity funds from the 2009 Crop Year’s Reserve Raisin Pools. The entities listed on the next page have unclaimed funds.

If you have a check dated 6/30/16 or later, please call Dori Williams at the RAC Offices (559) 225-0520 to request a new check.

Click below to view the 7 CFR Part 989 RAISINS PRODUCED FROM GRAPES GROWN IN CALIFORNIA Marketing Order & Administrative Regulations published as of July 24, 2024.