2025 MGGA Cold Climate Conference and Annual Meeting

Welcome to the 2025 MGGA Cold Climate Conference and Annual Meeting!

Join us at the Water Street Inn in Stillwater, MN for a gathering of grape growers and winemakers from around Minnesota and the Midwest. This in-person event will feature informative sessions, networking opportunities, and tastings of medal-winning cold climate wines. Connect with industry experts and fellow enthusiasts as we explore the unique challenges and rewards of growing grapes in colder regions. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge and passion for cold climate grapegrowing and winemaking!

The main speaker sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 25, with a U of MN update presentation by Soon Li Teh, Drew Horton, and the rest of the research team on Wednesday, February 26. You are invited to attend an optional medal-winning wine dinner on Tuesday evening. See the agenda for the full schedule.

The fee to attend is $200 per person for MGGA members, and $250 for non-members. The optional wine dinner on Monday night will be $80 per person.

If you need to renew your membership, you may select the "MGGA Member" ticket, and bring a check to the conference for your membership fee.

More speaker announcements coming soon!

Hotel Information: You may choose to rent a room in the Water Street Inn for the duration of your stay for a reduced rate of $169 +tax and parking. Please call the Hotel’s Reservations Department at 651-439-6000 and tell them you're with the MN Grape Growers Association to get the group rate.

Host or Publisher Minnesota Grape Growers Association