Events
WINTER 2026
REGISTER NOW for the VVA Winter Technical Meeting & Trade Show
Join us February 24, 25-26, 2026 at the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center. Of special note, this is a pesticide recertification year!
Follow this link to register. Interested in being an exhibitor? Register here.
(posted 1/5/2026)
First Regional VVA Member Social Announced: Central Virginia
Join us the evening of December 18th at Oakencroft as we kick-off the inaugural meet up! The VVA is hosting its first event, in a new series of regional gatherings. These events are focused on providing networking and community building opportunities for members in a a casual atmosphere. We hope to see you there! Details can be found here.
(posted 10/30/25)
EWE 2026
Registration for the 2026 Eastern Winery Exposition opens November 5. As the VVA is a Supporting Sponsor of EWE, one of our benefits is that our members receive a 10% registration discount. Simply use code 26VVA when you register. If you register before 1pm ET Friday, 11/7, you’ll receive an additional “first 48 hours” discount!
More about the EWE:
Now in its 14th year, EWE moves to Richmond as the largest winery and vineyard trade show held east of the Pacific states. You’ll have
the opportunity to meet with more than 200 exhibiting companies; attend workshop & conference sessions covering all aspects of the winery and vineyard business; network with 1,000+ other industry professionals; and attend the numerous social & networking events.New in 2026: the Virginia Wineries Association Annual Conference is partnering with EWE and will be presented in a session room within the EWE Conference. That means all conference attendees can attend these sessions without needing to register for a separate pass. Additionally, the 2026 Governor’s Cup Case will be revealed and tasted for the very first time.
Visit EasternWineryExposition.com for the details.
(posted 10/29/25)
SUMMER 2025
USDA-ARS Field Day in Kearnysville, West Virginia:
(posted 6/9/25)
Reserve your spot by June 6th for the OLMI 430F Deleafer Demo!
BDi Machinery, along with our co-sponsor Winchester Equipment, is proud to invite you to a hands-on demonstration of the OLMI 430F Deleafer—featuring a live walkthrough led by Andrea Stefanati, factory representative from OLMI Italy, and Tim Gano, Vineyard Product Specialist with Winchester Equipment. This is a unique opportunity to see the equipment in action, connect with industry experts, and enjoy an afternoon in the scenic setting of Williams Gap Vineyard. Lunch will be provided. If you have any dietary restrictions, please contact Liz Moulton at liz.moulton@winchesterequipment.com, and we will make every effort to accommodate your request. Kindly RSVP to Liz’s email by Friday, June 6th to confirm your attendance for this special event. (posted 5/30/25)
WINTER 2025
The Winemakers Co-Op, a non-profit dedicated to driving the fine wine movement in the Garden State is hosting its annual educational forum next month – Groundwork: a Vineyard Floor Management Summit.
Set to take place March 10-11, with day one in seminars on the historic, leafy campus of Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center in Princeton, NJ; and day two in the field with hands on demonstrations at Working Dog Winery. Tickets are $150 for both days, $100 for a single day, Attendees can choose to participate in the full two-day event; or either single day.
This conference is subsidized by The Winemakers Co-Op, with support from the New Jersey Wine Industry Advisory Council and New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
(posted 2/17/25)
VVA Registration has now closed for the Winter Technical Meeting — follow the link for meeting details.
We may have a few seats available. Please email the office at info@virginiavineyardsassociation.org if you would like to check.
(posted 2/14/25)
Registration now OPEN for the Winter Technical Meeting!
Join us in Harrisonburg Virginia at the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center on Wednesday & Thursday, February 26-27, 2025, for the winter meeting and tradeshow. The Grape Grower’s 201 Workshop will be held before the start of the meeting on the afternoon of the 25th. Click here to registration. Reserve your lodging by following this link.
Interested in exhibiting or sponoring? Follow this link.
(posted 1/12/25)
Save the date for the Winter Technical Meeting!
Join us in Harrisonburg Virginia at the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center on Wednesday & Thursday, February 26-27, 2025, for the winter meeting and tradeshow. The Grape Grower’s 201 Workshop will be held before the start of the meeting on the afternoon of the 25th. Registration will open January 13th. Reserve your room(s) now by following this link.
Interested in exhibiting or sponoring? Follow this link.
(posted 11/4/24)