Save the date for the 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Jennifer Zelinski<goodr100@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension - September 15, 2025

Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 13-14, 2026, to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.

Several people sitting in chairs in a conference room looking up at a projector screen where someone is giving a presentation. — Photo by Jennifer Zelinski, MSU Extension

The 2026 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show will take place Jan. 13-14 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Michigan.

The exhibit hall will be open during the show to feature vendors of orchard and vineyard equipment and supplies, commodity organizations and other exhibitors.

Both Tuesday and Wednesday will offer a variety of topics relating to research and information on tart cherries, sweet cherries, apples and wine grapes addressing production and marketing. Cherry, apple and grape sessions will be held on both days. Tuesday’s sessions will conclude with a social hour, and all attendees are invited to attend; the social hour is included with the registration fee.

Registration will open later this fall.

The program is presented by the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Foundation in collaboration with Michigan State University Extension and AgBioResearch, Cherry Marketing Institute, Parallel 45, Michigan Wine Collaborative and the MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center.

If you are interested in a vendor booth, please call Jenn Zelinski at 231-946-1510 or email goodr100@msu.edu.

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