2024 Dirt to Glass: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up
Aug. 22-23, 2024
Historic Barns Park & The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Traverse City, MI
Pre-registration is required
Day 1 of the conference begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Barn and will provide a comprehensive exploration of some of the most important aspects of wine production and the future of our industry through a rich program of expert speakers and a guided tasting experience. Following the day of seminars will be a curated walk-around tasting in which participants can objectively evaluate and discuss Michigan wines alongside other similar wines of quality from around the world, which is included in the registration for Day 1 participants and will run concurrent with the start of the Party on the Piazza hosted just across the parking lot outdoors.
Day 1 registration includes:
- a full day of presentations by featured speakers
- an instructive, educational guided tasting of 4-5 wines
- a moderated grower panel
- a ticket to the walk-around tasting featuring approximately 100 wines
- a ticket to the Party on the Piazza
- access to Day 2 registration (Day 2 is an additional fee)
Day 2 is in the field with shuttle transport departing promptly at 9 a.m. from the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Participants will visit several pre-selected sites to explore the concepts presented on Day 1 with our visiting experts. Seating is extremely limited on Day 2, on a first come first serve basis, and only available to Day 1 participants.
The full Dirt to Glass™ event agenda can be found using the link below.
Michigan Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) applicator recertification credits for private and commercial fruit (1C) will be applied for.
Registration Fees
The conference fee is $150 per person per day. ($300 per person for both days). Registration for Day 2 has limited seating (50) for the shuttle buses and is only available to those that have registered for Day 1.
Group registration is not available. Please register each participant separately, no exceptions. Registration closes at midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Location
The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park, 1500 Red Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684, located near the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Parking is limited in the area.
Lodging
Discounted room blocks have been secured at two Traverse City hotels for participants seeking lodging; booking information will be included in your registration confirmation email.
Hotel Indigo - $259 per night (Wed & Thurs only), plus taxes & fees. Valet parking will be $18/night. This hotel block offer ends on July 26, 2024.
TRU by Hilton - $189 per night (Wed & Thurs only), plus taxes & fees. Rate includes breakfast. This hotel block offer ends on July 7, 2024.
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees are refundable until July 27, 2024. After July 27, refunds are no longer available.
Waitlist: In the event that registration is closed due to the event being at capacity, please email dragov@msu.edu or call 231-922-4633 to be put on a waitlist.
Sponsorship: Your support is the key to our success!
Companies interested in sponsoring the 2024 Dirt to Glass Conference can choose one of the following sponsorships.
$2,000 - Lieu Dit Sponsor
$3,500 - Premier Cru Sponsor
$5,000 - Grand Cru Sponsor
Registration for 2024 Dirt to Glass: Elevating Michigan Wine from the Ground Up is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2024.
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.