2026 NDGWA Conference, Annual Meeting
& People's Choice Wine Competition Information
We’re excited to announce that our Annual Conference and Meeting will be held January 30-31, 2026, at the historic Nome Schoolhouse in Nome, ND. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow growers, winemakers, and industry experts.
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See our schedule here:
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The 2026 Conference, Annual Meeting and Wine Competition will be held January 30-31, 2026, at the Nome Schoolhouse, Nome, ND.
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Registration will be available on Eventbrite (click here). Reserve your spot now!
​​Bring an item for the silent auction if you wish.
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Friday night wine competition, social, breaks, lunch and breaks on Saturday, during the conference are included in the conference registration.
An additional charge for the Saturday, January 31 buffet is $25 under the add-on tickets.
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Pay your 2026 dues when you register for the conference look under the add-on tickets or on this website, under the membership tab.
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There are 11 rooms at the Nome Schoolhouse available, first come first served call to reserve 701-850-7764. As of Jan. 6, 2026 there are five rooms available.
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​​Our group is also reserving rooms at the AmericInn by Wyndam, 280 Wintershow Road SW, Valley City, North Dakota 58072.
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The 2026 People's Choice Wine Competition will be held Friday, January 30th.
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Download the Wine entry form here -
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Whether you are a home wine maker or a professional, the wine competition is open to anyone wanting to promote the grape and wine industry in North Dakota. You do not have to be a member of the NDGWA. Entries are due at the Nome Schoolhouse by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30th.
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The Wine Competition is part of the conference registration, if you know of others who wish to attend, the People's Choice Competition is, as in the past, open to the public to attend, stay tuned for details. The event will be co-sponsored by the Nome Schoolhouse check out the Facebook post here.
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The 2026 NDGWA Annual Meeting will be held at 4:30, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Nome Schoolhouse, Nome ND.
Our Agenda will be:
Call to order
Secretary report - view here
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Treasure report
Old business
Summer tour postponed
Grant update
Industry update
Membership update
Election of board and officers
2025 Board Members, Officers and terms:
President – Kevin Kinzel (24-26)
Vice President – Mark Lunde (24-26)
Treasurer – Harlene Hatterman-Valenti – ex officio
Secretary – Allison Krieger (25-27)
Steve Sagaser (24-26)
Brent Trela (24-26)
Shelby Lindenberg (25-27)
Devin Quick (25-27)
Erin Kubik (25-27)
Wine competition results
Other business
Next meeting
Adjourn
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