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2026 KVPR Wine and Craft Beer Event

KVPR's annual spring fundraiser will return Sunday May 3, 2026, showcasing fine wine and craft beer.

Save the date: Sunday May 3, 2026 for KVPR's annual Spring fundraiser at the Lester Estate in Fresno. This year will bring some exciting new elements and a fresh event experience for an even more memorable event. Check back soon for more information and ticket details.

Enjoy photo highlights from the 2025 KVPR Wine Tasting event in the gallery below.

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The KVPR Wine Tasting, “Let’s Raise A Glass”

Sunday, May 4th, 2025

The Lester Estate - N. Van Ness & Bluff - Fresno, CA

3:30pm-6:30pm

 
Join us for KVPR’s premiere event of the year. Once again we will be gathering at the beautiful Lester Estate on the San Joaquin River for an afternoon of wine sampling, delectable food, and great friends. This year’s event will also feature several local craft breweries for those guests who appreciate beer as their beverage of choice.

All proceeds benefit KVPR. This is an event for adults over the age of 21 and will be held rain or shine.

There will be live music from the guitar duo of Neville and Blue, a silent auction, and a raffle to win either $1,500 or a 2-night stay at the coast!

Complimentary roundtrip bus transportation will be provided in Bakersfield and Visalia, but you must reserve a spot by calling 559-275-8989. All bus guests will receive a complimentary lunch. Bus Info & FAQ

Location: The Lester Estate - entrance at Van Ness & Bluff Avenues (7617 N. Van Ness) in Fresno.
Parking: As available, along Van Ness Avenue. Guest transportation is provided from Van Ness & Bluff to the Lester Estate.
Guest Transportation: Guest transportation is provided from Van Ness and Bluff to the Lester Estate. No pedestrian event access. No public parking at the Lester Estate.

Participating Vendors
Wineries
Aperture Winery
Atlas Peak Winery
Cattlleya
CSUF Winery
Devil’s Fog Winery
Idle Hour Winery
Ironstone
Jackson Family Wines
Karine Winery
Kinetic Cellars
Korbel Champagne Cellars
Lesterland Winery
Moody Press
Morgan Winery
Mt. Eden Vineyards
Obsession
Opolo Wines
Papagni Winery
Pisoni Winery
Quady
Red Car Winery
Reyana Family Vineyards
Rombauer Vineyards
Talley Vineyards
The Ned
The Setting
Toca Madera
Truchard Winery
True Temptation Winery
Turnbull Winery
Toschi Winery
Valravn Winery
Vineyard 29

C R A F T B R E W E R I E S
Crow & Wolf Brewery
Lengthwise Brewery
Salty Walrus Brewing
South Gate Brewing

Special thanks to our sponsors this year:

Educational Employees Credit Union, Fresno Mazda, SME Real Estate, Russell G. Smith Inc., Petunia’s Place, Paz Dermatology, Central Valley Vein & Wound Center, Hinds Hospice, Kaiser Permanente, Facility Designs, Bennett Law Office, Regency Investment Advisors, Celeste DeMonte & Neal Howard, Patricia A. Lutz, James G. Parker Insurance Associates, Michael & Dr. Kimberly Grannis, Price Paige & Company, Dumont Printing