Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Michigan Enology Experience

July 29, 2026 - July 30, 2026 Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.

Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Contact: Renee Tinkey, 269-944-1477, ext. 201

The Great Lakes grape growing community will gather together once again to share their experiences, get up close with the latest technology, and glimpse into the local cutting-edge scientific research supporting the grape industry at the longest-standing educational grape- and wine-focused event in the Great Lakes region. In its 37th year, the Michigan Viticulture Field Day on July 29 is more than just a research report for the region. Companies supporting the grape-growing community will showcase some of the latest and greatest precision viticulture equipment in the area.

The educational parts of the day will cover new technologies for grape growers and sustainable viticulture research projects here at MSU. There will be demonstrations of autonomous and smart sprayer technologies and several mechanical weed control systems, as well as discussions on the new organic and regenerative viticulture demonstrations plots at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center, and animal grazing practices.

As always, the trade show will have vendors showcasing some of the newest and best precision viticulture equipment in the area. And, don't forget about the famous steak cookout and Michigan wine showcase! Enjoy the evening socializing with the rest of the grape-growing community over some good food and local wine.

The Michigan Enology Experience will be back on July 30, the day after the Michigan Viticulture Field Day. This event will take place at the Lake Michigan College Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture. The day's events will include discussions on innovative winemaking technology, a hands-on tasting workshop, and guided tastings of experimental wines from Lake Michigan Vintners and other wineries from Southwest Michigan.

Two-Day Early Bird Registration - $150