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Welcome to the FLXCURSION 2026 - International Riesling Expo!
Friday, June 26
 

5:00pm EDT

PREcursion Tasting - Max Trabitsch of Weingut Jurtschitsch and Anastasia of Bowler Wines
Friday June 26, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Collective Wine & Supply @ 516 Hamilton St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
At Collective Wine & Supply, our friend Anastasia Benson of Bowler Wine is bringing the heat with a standout lineup from their portfolio, featuring Max Trabitsch of Weingut Jurtschitsch — one of our incredible featured producers for FLXcursion. Stop by, taste through something special, spend time with the Collective crew, and take home a few bottles from one of the most exciting portfolios in...
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Friday June 26, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Collective Wine & Supply
  Tastings, Open to the Public

5:00pm EDT

PREcursion Tasting - Markus Spindler of Weingut Spindler and Michalis of ASZU Wines
Friday June 26, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Aszú Wines & Spirits @ 112a Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
At ASZU Wines, our friend Michalis is setting the stage for a beautiful PREcursion evening with Markus Spindler of Weingut Spindler, one of the incredible producers joining us for FLXcursion.Come by, taste through a special lineup, spend time with Markus and Michalis, and discover why these wines have earned such a devoted following and are being featured in this weekend's festivities. This is the...
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Friday June 26, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Aszú Wines & Spirits
  Tastings, Open to the Public

5:00pm EDT

PREcursion Tastings featuring Julia of Usonia Wines and Sam from Prism Cellars
Friday June 26, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bottleland Wine & Spirits @ 162 William St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
At Bottleland Geneva, Giorgia is bringing a superstar lineup of winemakers who are bringing fresh, innovative FLX energy to FLXcursion, featuring Julia from Usonia Wines and Sam of Prism Cellars for a PREcursion tasting focused on cool-climate wines, hybrids, and the exciting future of our region.Come hang, taste something new, fresh and experience the producers and wines helping push the Finger...
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Friday June 26, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bottleland Wine & Spirits
  Tastings, Open to the Public
 
Saturday, June 27
 

TBA

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS
Saturday June 27, 2026 TBA
Shuttle from Holiday Inn/Microtel to Grand Tasting Event: 1 p.m.

Saturday Evening Dinner Shuttle Pickup Locations

Holiday Inn/Microtel: 5:45 p.m.  
Downtown Geneva at the Smith Opera House: 6:00 p.m.

After dinner, the shuttle will take everyone back to Linden Street in Downtown Geneva.

Saturday June 27, 2026 TBA
  Transportation

11:00am EDT

Check- In at the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship
Saturday June 27, 2026 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship @ 22 Castle St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Check in for the conference and pick up your conference materials here. 
Saturday June 27, 2026 11:00am - 7:00pm EDT
The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship
  Event, Conference Attendees ONLY

1:00pm EDT

The Grand Tasting VIP - Linden Street
Saturday June 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Linden Street @ Linden St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
VIP guests will also enjoy first access to the full Grand Tasting lineup, special selections reserved specifically for them from our producers, and a few extra perks designed to give them the full Linden Street insider experience before general admission begins.

Saturday June 27, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Linden Street
  Event, Open to the Public - Tickets needed

2:00pm EDT

The Grand Tasting on Linden Street
Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Linden Street @ Linden St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Linden Street becomes the center of the wine world for FLXcursion’s Grand Tasting, with global wines, local partners, and vibrant energy.Welcome to The Grand Tasting on Linden Street, one of the biggest wine events in the entire Finger Lakes region.Join us for an international celebration of Riesling and cool-climate wines from around the world, bringing together exceptional producers,...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Linden Street
  Event, Open to the Public - Tickets needed

6:00pm EDT

Dinner: Austria Uncorked at Torrey Park
Saturday June 27, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Torrey Park Restaurant @ 89 Ave. E, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
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Hosted by acclaimed wine writer and critic David Schildknecht, Austria Uncorked: A FLXcursion Producer-Led Wine Experience at Torrey Park brings an Austrian-focused producer lineup to Torrey Park for a special evening of wine, food, and conversation. Settle into Torrey Park’s warm, refined dining room for a multi-course dinner designed to complement each pour. Guests will be guided through the...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Torrey Park Restaurant
  Food, Open to the Public

6:30pm EDT

Dinner: An Evening with Germany's Leading Winegrowers at Ravines
Saturday June 27, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ravines Wine Cellars @ 400 Barracks Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
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Enjoy a slice of the FLXcursion cultural exchange! Ravines hosts three spectacular wine producers— Weingut Heinrich Spindler, Dr.Burklin-Wolf, and Weingut Knewitz— for a culinary event built around the producers and their wines. Chef Jacqueline Powers creates a selection of seasonal foods for guests to graze on while chatting with the different producers. Join the producers at our antique...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Ravines Wine Cellars
  Food, Open to the Public

6:30pm EDT

Dinner: The Magic of the Mosel at Red Tail Ridge
Saturday June 27, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Red Tail Ridge @ 846 State Route 14, Penn Yan, NY 14527, USA
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This summer dinner is a collaboration between Red Tail Ridge, FLXcursion and Chef Matt Hummel. It's going to be an experience like no other with food to match the beauty of a variety of Rieslings. With the breadth of styles and expressions of this varietal that is so beloved in the Finger Lakes, the menu is designed to highlight the versatility of Riesling. Join us in this celebration of the grape...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Red Tail Ridge
  Food, Open to the Public

8:00pm EDT

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - SAT. and SUN. LATE NIGHTS ONLY
Saturday June 27, 2026 8:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
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Late-Night TransportationStarting at 8 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday nights ONLY, Andrew will provide rides to your hotel after the evening festivities. Call Andrew: 347-373-1366 (He is the late-night driver ONLY)While this service is FREE of charge. Andrew would appreciate any tips via Venmo (see QR code included here)If you have any questions or find yourself stuck in any...
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Saturday June 27, 2026 8:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
  Transportation

9:00pm EDT

After Party
Saturday June 27, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Microclimate Wine Bar @ 38 Linden St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
It’s not time to go home yet.
Stay with us on Linden Street as we dance the night away. Cocktail specials, after party shenanigans and plenty more as we celebrate the end of Day 1 of the conference at the Linden Social.
Saturday June 27, 2026 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Microclimate Wine Bar
  Event, Open to the Public
 
Sunday, June 28
 

9:00am EDT

Ride to Downtown
Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Sunday Shuttles to Dove Block Gallery & Lakefront (FLWC)
Shuttle service will run hourly from Holiday Inn/Microtel to Dove Block Gallery (downtown) where you can walk to the Finger Lakes Welcome Center:
9:00 a.m.  
10:00 a.m.  
11:00 a.m

IF YOU NEED A RIDE TEXT: 607-703-9359


Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
  Transportation

9:00am EDT

Check- In at the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship
Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship @ 22 Castle St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Check in for the conference and pick up your conference materials here. 
Sunday June 28, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
The Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship
  Event, Conference Attendees ONLY

9:30am EDT

Small Bites and Coffee Delights at Dove Block & Relaxation before Riesling Revival
Sunday June 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Dove Block Project @ 465 Exchange St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Begin your day at the Welcome Center or head to the Dove Block Project with breakfast bites, coffee, connection with fellow attendees and a moment to recharge before heading into seminars.
Sunday June 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Dove Block Project
  Food, Conference Attendees ONLY

12:00pm EDT

Buses leave for seminars from Welcome Center/Lakefront
Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm EDT

Buses depart for wine country seminars at 12 p.m. at Finger Lakes Welcome Center 
(Please arrive 5–10 minutes early)

Don't miss your bus!
Sunday June 28, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm EDT
  Transportation

1:00pm EDT

Session 1A: RIESLING LOVE / RIESLING HATE / RIESLING INDIFFERENCE. @ Dr. Konstantin Frank
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery @ 9749 Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA
RIESLING LOVE / RIESLING HATE / RIESLING INDIFFERENCEStuart Pigott · Lisa Granick MW · Thomas PastuszakSunday 1:00–2:45 PM · Dr. Konstantin FrankFlight 1 1. Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese, 2024 Mosel, Germany2. Robert Weil Kiedricher Gräfenberg Riesling Spätlese, 2024 Rheingau, Germany3. Dönnhoff Niedenhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese...
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Moderators
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Speakers
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TC

Tom Cordiner

Co-Owner

Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

1:00pm EDT

Session 1B: EXCURSIONS OFF THE RIESLING TRAIL @ Dr. Konstantin Frank
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery @ 9749 Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA
EXCURSIONS OFF THE RIESLING TRAILJamal Rayyis · Tara Thomas · Lisa Granick MWSunday 3:15–5:00 PM · Dr. Konstantin FrankWith a challenging climate, the Finger Lakes have long been a region of experimentation – whether through research on hybrids at Cornell’s Geneva Station, or relentless trials with vinifera dating back to Konstantin Frank’s work in the 1950s until the present day. While...
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Jamal Rayyis

Moderator
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Tara Thomas

Managing Editor, JancisRobinson.com
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

1:00pm EDT

Session 2A: A MASTERCLASS IN IGNORANCE: REGIONAL PROMINENCE TO GLOBAL RELEVANCE @ Heron Hill
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Heron Hill Winery @ 9301 Co Rd 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA
A MASTERCLASS IN IGNORANCE: REGIONAL PROMINENCE TO GLOBAL RELEVANCEClive Pursehouse · Jade Palmer DipWSET · Anna Katherine Mansfield · Erin McMurrough · Nova Cadamatre MW Sunday 1:00–2:45 PM · Heron HillThe Finger Lakes has spent a generation making the case for Riesling. Join moderator Clive Pursehouse and panelists Dr. Anna Katherine Mansfield (Cornell), Jade Palmer DipWSET,...
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Speakers
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avatar for Jade Palmer
avatar for Erin McMurrough

Erin McMurrough

Owner, Little Clover Wine Company / Panelist
Obsessed with sparkling wine! Also love spreading the good word about Wineries Without Walls, a loose collective of micro-producers in the Finger Lakes.
avatar for Nova Cadamatre MW

Nova Cadamatre MW

Owner/Consulting Winemaker, Panelist
Winemaking, wine sales, consulting, Brands...Trestle Thirty OneSnowshell VineyardsHeron Hill WineryFiadh RuadhSoreluneDoi Da
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Heron Hill Winery
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

1:00pm EDT

Session 2B: THE NEW WINE WORD: COMMS FOR AN EVOLVING AUDIENCE @ Heron Hill
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Heron Hill Winery @ 9301 Co Rd 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840, USA
THE NEW WINE WORD: COMMS FOR AN EVOLVING AUDIENCEMaiah Johnson Dunn · Clive Pursehouse · Christina Pickard · Tyler Balliet · Maryam AhmedSunday 3:15–5:00 PM · Heron HillConsider this: The wine world doesn’t have an audience problem—it has a communication problem.Wine drinkers are becoming more curious, diverse, and culturally engaged, while the language around wine still feels...
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Speakers
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avatar for Christina Pickard
avatar for Tyler Balliet
avatar for Maryam Ahmed
Sunday June 28, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Heron Hill Winery
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

7:00pm EDT

Evening Riesling Crawl - Includes Dinner @ Linden Street
Sunday June 28, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Linden Street @ Linden St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
We are switching it up for our fourth iteration of the Riesling Crawl.Attendees will enjoy wine and food pairings at each of five restaurants along Linden Street over the course of a two-hour tasting experience. Join us as we showcase the extraordinary subregions of the Finger Lakes alongside some of the world's most celebrated Riesling and cool-climate wine-producing regions. Each wine will be...
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Sunday June 28, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Linden Street
  Tastings, Conference Attendees ONLY

8:00pm EDT

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS - SAT. and SUN. LATE NIGHTS ONLY
Sunday June 28, 2026 8:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
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Late-Night TransportationStarting at 8 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday nights ONLY, Andrew will provide rides to your hotel after the evening festivities. Call Andrew: 347-373-1366 (He is the late-night driver ONLY)While this service is FREE of charge. Andrew would appreciate any tips via Venmo (see QR code included here)If you have any questions or find yourself stuck in any...
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Sunday June 28, 2026 8:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
  Transportation
 
Monday, June 29
 

9:00am EDT

Breakfast and Bus Pick Up
Monday June 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Finger Lakes Welcome Center @ 35 Lake Front Dr, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Hotel shuttle vans depart at 8:30 a.m. for the Finger Lakes Welcome Center
Join us for bagels, muffins, coffee, and tea before the seminar buses depart.
Please arrive 5-10 mins. early

Don't miss your bus!
Monday June 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:15am EDT
Finger Lakes Welcome Center
  Transportation

10:00am EDT

Session 3A: WINE, WELLNESS, AND OTHER MODERN CONTRADICTIONS @ Anthony Road
Monday June 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Anthony Road Wine Company @ 1020 Anthony Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527, USA
WINE, WELLNESS, AND OTHER MODERN CONTRADICTIONSMaryam Ahmed · Samantha Cole-Johnson · Jon Ross · Dr. Max WallaceMonday 10:00–11:45 AM · Anthony RoadThe prevailing narrative places wine and wellness on opposite ends of the spectrum. One is framed as indulgence, the other as discipline. One promises pleasure, the other control. But as rates of loneliness climb, burnout becomes commonplace, and...
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Speakers
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Samantha Cole-Johnson

Senior Editor US, Panelist
Sam has been writing for JancisRobinson.com since her Diary of a Willamette cellar rat series in 2019. Since then, she has worked five harvests (bouncing hemispheres), collected her DipWSET, been shortlisted once for a Roederer International Wine Writers Award and twice for the IWSC... Read More →
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avatar for Dr. Max Wallace
Monday June 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Anthony Road Wine Company
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

10:00am EDT

Session 3B: THE CULT RIESLINGS OF AUSTRALASIA: An Exploration of Fine & Rare Rieslings from Australia and New Zealand @ Keuka Spring
Monday June 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Keuka Spring Vineyards @ 54 E Lake Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527, USA
THE CULT RIESLINGS OF AUSTRALASIAAn Exploration of Fine & Rare Rieslings from Australia and New ZealandChristina Pickard · Simon Buck · Sebastian Hardy · Colleen Hardy · Gordon LittleMonday 10:00–11:45 AM · Keuka SpringA tasting of over a dozen of Australia and New Zealand's finest—and rarely seen Stateside—Rieslings, hand-chosen and presented by Wine Enthusiast Writer-at-Large and...
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Speakers
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Simon Buck

Panelist
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Colleen Hardy

Co-Owner, Living Roots / Panelist
avatar for Gordon Little
Monday June 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Keuka Spring Vineyards
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

10:00am EDT

Session 3C: THIS SESSION CONTAINS SULFITES: How the FLX and Beyond Uses Sulfur Dioxide in Winemaking @ Fox Run
Monday June 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Fox Run Vineyards @ 670 NY-14, Penn Yan, NY 14527, USA
THIS SESSION CONTAINS SULFITESHow the FLX and Beyond Uses Sulfur Dioxide in WinemakingDr. Jamie Goode · Dr. Gavin Sacks · Dr. Rachel Allison Monday 10:00–11:45 AM · Fox RunFlight 11. Montezuma Winery Voleur Dry, 2024 Finger Lakes, NY2. Fox Run Dry Riesling, 2025 Finger Lakes, NY3. Glenora Wine Cellars Dry Riesling, 2024 Finger Lakes, NYFlight...
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Speakers
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Monday June 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am EDT
Fox Run Vineyards
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

12:30pm EDT

Luncheon at Geneva on the Lake - Hosted by Skurnik "A Riesling Sandwich"
Monday June 29, 2026 12:30pm - 12:30pm EDT
Geneva on the Lake @ 1001 Lochland Rd, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
We will team up with our sponsorship partners Skurnik and Wegmans for a two-part luncheon experience.
The afternoon will begin with a curated cheese and wine pairing, featuring exceptional charcuterie selections from Wegmans alongside wines presented by our Michelin-recognized sommelier team.
This will be followed by a catered luncheon paired with standout wines from the Skurnik portfolio.



Speakers
avatar for Keith Beavers
avatar for Bryce Wiatrak MW

Monday June 29, 2026 12:30pm - 12:30pm EDT
Geneva on the Lake
  Food, Conference Attendees ONLY

3:00pm EDT

CLOSING KEYNOTE: What Does Riesling Want? @ Smith Opera House
Monday June 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Smith Opera House @ 82 Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
We are thrilled to host an exciting evening seminar at the Smith Opera House with Valerie Kathawala and Paula Redes Sidore, the brilliant duo behind TRINK Magazine, the only English-language publication devoted to the wines of Alsace, Austria, Germany, South Tyrol, and Switzerland.Trink Magazine presents TRINK: UNBOUND, a live podcast format bringing Valerie Kathawala and Paula Redes Sidore’s...
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Paula Redes Sidore

Co-publisher, German regional editor jancisrobinson.com, TRINK Magazine
Writing, hiking, literature, old Riesling and young Scheurebe, the absurdity of the German language, intriguing anecdotes.For the boring details, see more here: https://trinkmag.com/writers/p-sidore/
Monday June 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Smith Opera House
  Seminar, Conference Attendees ONLY

6:15pm EDT

Shuttles to Kindred Fair from Smith Opera House
Monday June 29, 2026 6:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Smith Opera House @ 82 Seneca St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
Shuttles to Kindred Fair from Smith Opera House from 6:15 to 6:45. 
Monday June 29, 2026 6:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Smith Opera House
  Transportation

6:30pm EDT

Farewell Dinner at Kindred Fare
Monday June 29, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Kindred Fare @ 512 Hamilton St, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
A beloved staple of FLXcursion, our Farewell Dinner at Kindred Fare brings the conference to a thoughtful, celebratory, and unforgettable close, highlighting the warmth, hospitality, and vibrant culinary spirit of the Finger Lakes.Join us as we reflect on another remarkable conference, raise a glass to new connections and shared experiences, and celebrate all that makes this community and this...
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Monday June 29, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Kindred Fare
  Food, Conference Attendees ONLY
 

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Anthony Road Wine Company
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Dr. Konstatin Frank Winery
Finger Lakes Welcome Center
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