Calendar of main events
This page lists in chronological order the notable events accessible to all our members, organized or proposed by them or by the FICB, likely to interest our brothers and sisters, whatever their geographical location. It also indicates other international events related to vine and wine that may be of interest to our members.
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Wine tasting challenge by l'Académie du Cep (Switzerland)
July 4th 2020 at 10:30 am at the Domaine des Lolliets, 1286 Soral
the wine tasting (5 wines to recognize) will be followed by a lunch
inscription@acaducep.ch or by phone +41 79 820 90 22.
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Chapters of l’Ordre de la Channe (Switzerland)
August 29th in Crans-Montana
"Valaisian Raclette AOP" Chapter
November 7th in Gruyères or Charmey
"Bénichon" Chapter
Contact : info@ordre-de-la-channe.ch
Annual program of activities and events (pdf 360 Ko)
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XXth Grand Chapter of the Madeira Enogastronomic Brotherhood
postponed : September 4-7th 2020 in Madeira Island, Portugal.
Unfortunately CANCELED.
Provisional program on the site
http://amc-cgm.blogspot.com/2019/12/invite-20th-grand-chapter-madeira.html
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FICB Congress postponed in 2021
June 4-7th in Alba, Langhe-Roero region (Piemonte Italy)
The Congress is organized by the Ordine dei Cavalieri del Tartufo and dei Vini d'Alba. It will be followed by an optional extension on 8 and 9 June with visits to Asti and Turin.
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"Harvest Dinner and Discovery of Texas Wine Country"
by the Renaud Society
September 12, 2020 Fredricksberg, Texas
The previous day, September 11, will take place the 2020 Wine Competition for the coveted Renaud Tastevin
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"Beaujolais Nouveau" Celebration
November 3rd thursday worldwide
This festival has existed in France since 1985 but corresponds to an ancient tradition of opening the cellars of monasteries to the people of Saint-Martin, around November 10th. Many events are organized around the world by wine merchants and brotherhoods.
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Chapter of La Benichon in Charmey (CH)- Ordre de la Channe
November 7, 2020
world-class festival
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Saint Vincent
January 22nd
Saint Vincent, patron saint of winemakers, is celebrated in many villages in France mainly, generally the week-end following the 22nd of January.
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