ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MTGWA 2026 Annual Conference
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MTGWA Annual Conference | Missoula, MT

Join us in Missoula, Montana at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn for the MTGWA Annual Conference March 5-7th!

This year, we’re once again partnering with the Montana Berry Growers Association (MTBGA) for a dynamic, collaborative conference featuring:

  • Educational speakers

  • Industry insights

  • Networking opportunities with growers, makers, and partners from across the state

New This Year: Wine Pairing Dinner
Join us for an intimate Wine Pairing Dinner on March 6th featuring Montana wines thoughtfully paired with a curated multi-course menu. This elevated evening experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Montana winemakers and chefs while celebrating our growing wine industry. More information and tickets available HERE.

Hotel Information

A discounted room block is available at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn.
Rooms must be reserved by February 12th to receive the conference rate.

Hotel details and booking link can be found HERE.

Ticket Options

  • Conference Only Ticket — $100

  • Conference + MTGWA Membership (Best Value) — Save $25 when you join or renew your MTGWA membership with your ticket

Select a “Conference + Membership” option to attend the conference and unlock MTGWA member benefits for the year. Member portal access is included and activated after purchase - no additional payment required.

Important Notes

  • If you are a Montana Berry Growers Association member, please purchase your conference ticket directly through the MTBGA website.

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Join us in Missoula, MT at the Best Western Plus Grant Creek Inn for our annual conference!

This year we will be joined by the Montana Berry Growers Association for a dynamic and collaborative conference featuring educational speakers and networking opportunities.

The People’s Choice Wine Tasting event is back!

Join us for one of the most anticipated events at every conference- the People’s Choice Wine Competition! This competition is open to both professional and amateur winemakers, offering a unique opportunity to compare your wines against others across several different categories.

Details and how to pre-register your entries in the form below.

Email entries to: samuel.bergman@gmail.com

ENTRY FORM

NEW THIS YEAR!

To emphasize the MTGWA as an ag-based organization and Montana wine as an agricultural product, we will have a new category of “Best Estate Grown”. This will be awarded to the wine that receives the most votes and is at least 75% grown by the winemaker.

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