The organization has a spirit of “producers helping producers”
– The Independent winemakers in the Paso Robles region (IGGPRA) announced the return of the Harvest Hoedown, a traditional celebration of the season’s harvest for local grape growers and wineries.
Paso Robles has approximately 40,000 acres of wine grapes. Many of those acres are owned by wineries and vineyards, some as small as five acres. Paso Robles Area Independent Winemakers is an organization dedicated to the success of these small vineyards and wineries through education, networking, and access to agricultural resources.
IGGPRA has a “producer helping grower” mentality and many join the group to share resources and information with other growers. Seminars are held monthly and feature speakers from around the world. It also hosts a market to sell wine grapes and farming supplies.
“Harvesting can be a lot of work,” says IGGPRA President Joe Irick, “and we know our members are dedicated to their craft, so every year we like to celebrate another successful harvest.”
The Hoedown harvest will take place on September 24 at Loading Chute at Creston from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets for non-members are $55 and each ticket includes a barbecue dinner, two glasses of wine, and an evening of live music and fun.
The group continues their tradition of baking and pie contests, so leave room for dessert. RSVP early as they expect tickets to sell out. Tickets can be purchased on the IGGPRA website at https://www.iggpra.com/events.
About IGGPRA
Founded in 2000, Paso Robles Region Independent Winemakers support more than 200 winemakers, associates and friends of the Paso Robles appellation and the grapes it supplies. IGGPRA believes in sustainable agriculture and continuing education in the development of viticulture in the region. Paso Robles grapes are highly sought after for their high quality and IGGPRA supports those who believe in continuing this tradition of excellence, one small vineyard at a time.
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