Events

2026

  • Save the Date – 2027 Winter Technical Meeting & Trade Show

    February 24–25, 2027 | Harrisonburg, VA
    (Pre-Conference New Grower Workshop: Afternoon of February 23rd)

    What to Expect: Join us for actionable sessions focused on navigating climate extremes, vine recovery, and securing long-term vineyard success.

    (posted 10/28/2026)

  • Drone demonstration day for the local winery and vineyard staff at Valley Road Vineyards in Afton!

    To learn more about the program and to register, email Greg Rosko at grosko@pvcc.edu.

    (posted 7/20/2026)

  • Free VDACS Pesticide Collection Schedule | 2026

    Each year, the Office of Pesticide Services offers a free pesticide collection program to help businesses safely dispose of unwanted pesticides. 

    To learn more about the program and how to participate, please visit their website. Pesticide Collection Program | VDACS. While registration is not required, it is highly recommended to help them plan for the event.

    (posted 7/16/2026)

  • SUMMER Technical Meeting Registration is NOW Open!

    Join us June 30, 2026 at Southwest Mountain Vineyards for this day-long program. Details and registration can be found here.

    Interested in being an exhibitor? Register here.

    (posted 1/5/2026)

  • Upcoming Webinar: Post-Freeze Vineyard Support & Governor’s Action Plan Get critical updates from state leaders and grape specialists this Tuesday, June 2nd. View Details & Access Zoom Link

  • 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)

  • Register for the VVA Summer Technical Meeting!

    The summer meeting will be held on July 31, 2025 at Virginia Tech’s AREC Winchester research station. Details and registration can be found here.

    (posted 4/28/25)

WINTER 2025

  • 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)

SUMMER 2024

  • 2024 Summer Technical Meeting and Social Registration Now Open!

    Join us on June 13th at Bluestone Vineyard in Bridgewater, Virginia for a day focusing on Technologies to Support Vineyard Health. We are also hosting a Beginner Grape Grower half-day session the afternoon on the 12th. Spanish translation is available for both sessions. thanks to Beth Sastre-Flores, Loudoun County Extension.

    Check out the agenda and register here.   Exhibitors details can be found here. 

SPRING 2024

  • 2024 VCE Virtual Vineyard Meetings Begin in April

    VIRTUAL VINEYARD MEETINGS will be hosted monthly by Virginia Cooperative Extension beginning at 1 p.m. April 4. The free meetings will be  held the first Thursday of every month during the growing season and are each expected to run 45-60 minutes. Register here to obtain the Zoom link: https://forms.gle/UJBGdB5ERYMDPHnMA.

    Topics to be covered include viticulture and grape pathology based on input from Sentinel Vineyard Core Group members and other growers, as well as weather trends, seasonal vineyard management and other related issues. The Virginia Tech team will include Assistant Professor of Viticulture and Extension Specialist Drew Harner, Grape Pathologist Mizuho Nita, and viticulture research and extension associate Tremain Hatch.

WINTER 2024