Virginia Turfgrass Foundation

09/23/2026

2026 Blacksburg Field Day Flashback!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the 2026 Blacksburg Field Day! It was wonderful to see so many people connecting, learning, and supporting the future of turfgrass research and education.

A special thank-you to our generous sponsors, whose support helped make this event possible. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to the industry!

08/30/2026

Thank you Josh Allen! “Grass is healthier for our bodies. Healthier for Injury prevention. If I could snap my fingers and make every field grass I would!” Buffalo Bills

08/24/2026

Welcome events for the Blacksburg Turfgrass Field Day begin today with , while the research program kicks off tomorrow morning. Register online today for $25 at bit.ly/4vl2WsI, or register on-site tomorrow for $30.

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Susan Milla-Lewis of NC State, one of the region’s leading turfgrass breeders. Her participation will offer an exciting look at the future of new turfgrass varieties for the transition zone. Dr. Milla-Lewis is a professor specializing in turfgrass breeding and genetics at NC State.

08/07/2026

🚨 Blacksburg Field Day research topics are in!

All turf industries will be represented through the research presentations and CEUs offered.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4vl2WsI

⛳ Goatley Rules Golf — $75/person (limited space)
🌿 Virginia Tech Grounds Tour — FREE
🤝 Welcome & Networking Dinner — FREE
📚 Field Day — $25/person

Limited vendor spaces remain!
https://bit.ly/4f99KF7

07/17/2026

We're talking VT Turfgrass Field Day — Blacksburg style! 🎓🌱
Are you ready for Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day August 25th?
Individual & Group Registration: https://bit.ly/4vl2WsI
Vendor Registration: https://bit.ly/4f99KF7
Read more: https://wix.to/PzWQV7T

07/17/2026

We're talking VT Turfgrass Field Day — Blacksburg style! 🎓🌱
Are you ready for Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day August 25th?
Individual & Group Registration: https://bit.ly/4vl2WsI
Vendor Registration: https://bit.ly/4f99KF7
Read more: https://wix.to/PzWQV7T

Join us for the VT Annual Blacksburg Field Day — August 24–25, 2026!Register below to enjoy one event or take part in the full two-day experience at Virginia…

07/13/2026

Have you signed up for Goatley Rules Golf yet?

Do you have what it takes to claim the Longest, Straightest… Crappiest Drive of the day?

Join us for a one-of-a-kind event supporting Turfgrass Research—where the shots are bold and the rules are anything but ordinary.

Register now: bit.ly/419A0r0?r=qr

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06/25/2026

GOATLEY RULES GOLF IS BACK! Registration is OPEN for
Virginia Tech Turfgrass Blacksburg Field Day August 24-25, 2026 and this year is bigger, better, and more fun than ever. Join us on Monday the 24th for 9 holes of Goatley Rules golf or come for the FREE Welcome Happy Hour & Dinner. Then Tuesday the morning of the 25th, head to the Turfgrass Research Center for coffee, donuts, networking, and Field Day kickoff. Registration check-in starts at 7:30 AM.
Register at: www.vaturfgrass.org/events

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05/18/2026

Today is the day! Virginia Tech Turfgrass Team will be kicking off their 2026 Field Day & Turfgrass Research Classic Golf Tournament. See you Independence Golf Club!

05/15/2026

Topics are in! Join us for the VT Turfgrass Research Classic FREE Field Day, Monday, May 18th! Topics for all Turfgrass Industry 🙌 It’s not too late to register and if it’s a game time decision, just show up Monday Independence Golf Club. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/10th-annual-virginia-tech-turfgrass-field-day-and-research-golf-classic