# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: PA's leading wine and grape industry conferenceAbout this EventThe Pennsylvania Grape and Wine Industry Conference is designed for all stakeholders in the East Coast grape and wine industry. Whether you are a novice grape grower or winemaker or an established grower and producer, educator, researcher, wine marketer, or business professional, this annual industry conference is designed with you in mind. The event is hosted by the Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program in partnership with Penn State Extension and the Pennsylvania Winery Association (PWA).Eligible participants have the opportunity to receive Pennsylvania Pesticide Recertification Training Credits from PDA if they attend the appropriate technical sessions during the conference (pending PDA approval).A complete conference agenda will be available soon on the  PA Wine Marketing Research Board website or the Pennsylvania Winery Association.Tuesday, February 24?: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PMPWA Annual Business Meeting (PWA Members)Host: Pennsylvania Winery AssociationInfo: The Pennsylvania Winery Association invites PWA Members to attend our Annual Business Meeting—a cornerstone event for our vibrant wine community. This important gathering offers the opportunity to stay informed, connect with industry peers, and play an active role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania wine.
Highlights of the Meeting:
- Marketing Updates: Discover the latest initiatives and strategies to promote PA wines.
- Event Recap & Planning: Review this year’s events and get a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2026.
- Legislative Insights: Hear updates on policies impacting our industry and advocacy efforts moving forward from PWA, WPA and PLCB representatives.
To reserve a room at the Nittany Lion Inn for the Meeting and Conference, please use the Group Code (PENN26W) by January 23 for the group rate.
For the full agenda, please review it here: pennsylvaniawine.com/industry/news/pwa-annual-membership-meeting-feb-24-2026?: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PMPennsylvania  Winery Association Happy HourInfo: Hosted by the Pennsylvania Winery Association, this is an opportunity for speakers, attendees, and vendors already in town to gather and taste wines from around the Commonwealth. Attendees are asked to bring a bottle or two of wine to share. Located in 1855 Lobby of the Nittany Lion Inn. Wednesday, February 25?: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PMGeneral SessionInfo: Topics for the morning session include viticulture and enology research updates, a grower panel (weather topics), and insights on online POS systems, wine club, payroll and scheduling, and marketing. ?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PMGeneral SessionInfo: Topics for the afternoon session include a presentation on AI, small group discussion on positive impacts with their business, and red wine blending and tasting session, and wine club best practice discussion.?: 05:30 PM - 09:00 PMPA Wine Industry Reception and Dinner and Farm Show Awards PresentationInfo: Hosted by the PA Wine Marketing Research Program, this event is an opportunity to socialize and network with fellow industry members and conference speakers and recognize Farm Show award winners. Attendees are asked to bring a bottle or two of wine to share. Dinner is included in conference registration. Thursday, February 26?: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AMContinental Breakfast?: 08:30 AM - 12:00 PMGeneral SessionInfo: Morning topics include a multi-generational panel, focusing on what can be learned from one another; a hospitality panel; an update on nutrient ranges across PA Cabernet Franc vineyards; and a grower and operations track breakout session. ?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:15 PM - 03:30 PMGeneral SessionInfo: The afternoon will focus on tastings, enology winery sanitation, and Pennsylvania sanitation study results.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/state-college/2026-pa-wine-and-grape-industry-conference-and-pwa-annual-membership-meeting/100001978775541913
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, meetups, workshops, wine-tasting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 175, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: State College
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Nittany Lion Inn
- **lat**: 40.7969582
- **long**: -77.8708211
- **full address**: Nittany Lion Inn, 200 West Park Avenue, State College, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting being held?
  - **A:** 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Nittany Lion Inn, 200 West Park Avenue, State College, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting?
  - **A:** Tickets for 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting are priced at USD 175 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPWA Annual Membership Meeting Feb. 24, 10am - 4pmFreeAvailablePA Wine and Grape Industry ConferenceUSD 175AvailablePWA Happy Hour | Feb. 24, 4:30-6:30pm (1855 Lobby)FreeAvailablePWA Business Meeting – Additional Winery GuestUSD 50Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting?
  - **A:** 2026  PA Wine and Grape Industry Conference & PWA Annual Membership Meeting is organized by Pennsylvania Wine Marketing and Research Program and Penn State Extension.

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