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Join us on July 30th for the 36th Annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day and the 2nd Enology Experience Day on July 31st!
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 36 th year, the Michigan Viticulture Field Day is more than just a research report for the region. Companies supporting the grape growing community will be showcasing some of the latest and greatest precision viticulture equipment in the area. And let’s not forget everyone's favorite part of this annual tradition, the famous steak cookout and Michigan wine showcase! After a resounding success last year, the 2nd Annual Michigan Enology Experience will be back on July 31st, the day after Michigan Viticulture Field Day. This event will take place at the Lake Michigan College Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture. The day’s goals will focus on collaboration, technical insight, and applied learning for winemakers and industry professionals.
Preliminary agenda and topics for both days:
July 30, 2025
8:00am: Registration opens at SWMREC
9:00am-12:00pm: Educational field visits
o Using LiDAR and drone imaging for crop load estimation (Erin Bunting, PhD)
o The latest in efficacy research with spray drones (Michael Reinke, PhD)
o Identification and management of grapevine trunk diseases and viruses (Tim Miles, PhD)
12:00pm: Lunch and exhibitor demonstrations
2:00-5:00pm: Educational field visits
o The importance of understanding soil texture for grape production (Cheyenne Sloan)
o Development of a new, low-cost intelligent sprayer design for grape growers (Michael
Reinke, PhD)
o Protecting late season clusters from insect pests (Rufus Isaacs, PhD)
5:00pm: Dinner and wine showcase
July 31, 2025
8:00am: Registration opens at the Welch Center
9:00am: Keynote discussion on winemaking technology
10:30am: Hands-on wine faults workshop
12:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Experimental winemaking trials: guided tasting
2:30pm: Blind comparative tasting: Lake Michigan Shore vs The World
Two-Day Early Bird Registration - $150
- Includes Registration for both Viticulture Field Day (7/30) and the Enology Experience (7/31)
Day One Early Bird Registration - $70
- Registration for Viticulture Field Day (7/30) only, does not include the Enology Experience (7/31)
Day Two Early Bird Registration - $100
- Registration for the Enology Experience (7/31) only, does not include Viticulture Field Day (7/30)
Date & Time
Jul 30, 2025 8:00 AM - Jul 31, 2025 5:00 PM
Venue Details
Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
1791 Hillandale RdBenton Harbor, MI 49022
