Straits Area Grape Growers Association

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Straits Area Grape Growers Association

Straits Area Grape Growers Association is a non-profit organization supporting the grape-growing and

03/13/2026

THE WEATHER WON'T STOP US!
Join Us tomorrow, Saturday the 14th for the SAGGA Grape Pruning Workshop @ Lost Cellars Winery and Vineyard -Charlevoix, MI. at 1:00pm

Workshop Coach: Derrick Vogel of Folklor Wine & Cider and Phenology Vine Care
Cost: FREE to SAGGA members and their associated employees and volunteers
$20 per person for non-members
Dress for the weather and bring your pruning tools. Part of the workshop will be held in the
vineyard, working on various grape varieties and trellis systems.
All grape growers, both hobbyists and commercial growers are welcome to attend.
Become a SAGGA member at: https://straitsgrapesmi.org/sys/website/?pageId=18103

03/10/2026

Join us this Saturday for the SAGGA Grape Pruning Workshop @ Lost Cellars Winery and Vineyard - Charlevoix, MI.

Workshop Coach: Derrick Vogel of Folklor Wine & Cider and Phenology Vine Care

Cost: FREE to SAGGA members and their associated employees and volunteers.
$20 per person for non-members

Dress for the weather and bring your pruning tools. Part of the workshop will be held in the
vineyard, working on various grape varieties and trellis systems.

All grape growers, both hobbyists and commercial growers are welcome to attend.

Become a SAGGA member at: https://straitsgrapesmi.org/sys/website/?pageId=18103

02/24/2026

Join Us for the SAGGA Grape Pruning Workshop @ Lost Cellars Winery and Vineyard - Charlevoix, MI.

Workshop Coach: Derrick Vogel of Folklor Wine & Cider and Phenology Vine Care
Cost: FREE to SAGGA members and their associated employees and volunteers
$20 per person for non-members

Dress for the weather and bring your pruning tools. Part of the workshop will be held in the vineyard, working on various grape varieties and trellis systems.

All grape growers, both hobbyists and commercial growers are welcome to attend.

Become a SAGGA member at: https://straitsgrapesmi.org/sys/website/?pageId=18103

12/02/2025

Join us this Thursday to learn more about growing grapes wine making in Northern Michigan.

Location: Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm
3720 Atkins Road near Petoskey, MI

Agenda to include:
Meet & Greet
Annual Board Meeting (brief)
Wine Grape Education Class
Post Harvest Checklist - A Panel Discussion

Moderator: Derrick Vogel
Phenology Vine Care and Folklor Wine & Cider

Panelists:
Chaz Judy - Winemaker at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery
Matt Killman - Winemaker/Owner at Walloon Lake Winery

Open discussion:
Grape and Wine Education Opportunities
MDARD Wine Grape Grower Advisory Committee Update
Spring grape planting
SAGGA website updates
Harvest shirt orders

OPEN MEETING: Who should attend:
All SAGGA members and their employee and volunteer teammates, and non-members interested in learning more about wine grapes.
Please consider joining us

11/24/2025

Join us to learn more about growing grapes wine making in Northern Michigan.

Location: Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm
3720 Atkins Road near Petoskey, MI

Agenda to include:
Meet & Greet
Annual Board Meeting (brief)
Wine Grape Education Class
Post Harvest Checklist - A Panel Discussion

Moderator: Derrick Vogel
Phenology Vine Care and Folklor Wine & Cider

Panelists:
Chaz Judy - Winemaker at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery
Matt Killman - Winemaker/Owner at Walloon Lake Winery

Open discussion:
Grape and Wine Education Opportunities
MDARD Wine Grape Grower Advisory Committee Update
Spring grape planting
SAGGA website updates
Harvest shirt orders

OPEN MEETING: Who should attend:
All SAGGA members and their employee and volunteer teammates, and non-members interested in learning more about wine grapes.
Please consider joining us

11/18/2025

Location: Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm
3720 Atkins Road near Petoskey, MI

Agenda to include:
Meet & Greet
Annual Board Meeting (brief)
Wine Grape Education Class

Post Harvest Checklist - A Panel Discussion

Moderator: Derrick Vogel
Phenology Vine Care and Folklor Wine & Cider

Panelists:
Chaz Judy - Winemaker at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery
Matt Killman - Winemaker/Owner at Walloon Lake Winery

Open discussion:
Grape and Wine Education Opportunities
MDARD Wine Grape Grower Advisory Committee Update
Spring grape planting
SAGGA website updates
Harvest shirt orders

OPEN MEETING: Who should attend:
All SAGGA members and their employee and volunteer teammates, and non-members interested in learning more about wine grapes
Please consider joining us

11/10/2025

Location:

Petoskey Farms Vineyard.Winery.Coffeehouse.Lavender Farm
3720 Atkins Road near Petoskey, MI

Agenda to include:
Meet & Greet
Annual Board Meeting (brief)

Wine Grape Education Class
Post Harvest Checklist - A Panel Discussiong
Moderator: Derrick Vogel
Phenology Vine Care and Folklor Wine & Cider

Panelists:
Chaz Judy - Winemaker at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery
Matt Killman - Winemaker/Owner at Walloon Lake Winery

Open discussion:
Grape and Wine Education Opportunities
MDARD Wine Grape Grower Advisory Committee Update
Spring grape planting
SAGGA website updates
Harvest shirt orders

OPEN MEETING: Who should attend:
All SAGGA members and their employee and volunteer teammates, and non-members interested in learning more about wine grapes
Please consider joining us

08/05/2025

SAGGA "Harvest Time" Meeting

The next SAGGA meeting will be at the Walloon Lake Winery located at 3149 Intertown Road near Petoskey, MI on Tuesday, August 19 starting at 5:00 P.M.

Harvest Time topics covered by special guests and/or group discussions include:
Website review and access by D. Walker Studio
Vine sources for 2026 planting
Table grape potential
Harvest forecast
Vineyard tools & equipment
Grape pricing strategy
U-Pick for grapes
MDARD Wine Grape Grower Advisory Committee Update

All SAGGA members, their teammates, and other interested parties are invited to attend. This meeting will have a "Harvest Time" theme.

Address

4737 LAKE SHORE Drive
Charlevoix, MI
49720

Website

https://straitsgrapesmi.org/

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