2020 IGGVA Conference – February 23-25
Walkers Bluff Winery • 326 Vermont Rd. Carterville, IL • (618) 956-9900
Our annual conference is open to grape growers and winemakers and presents educational sessions on a broad range of enology, viticulture and business topics. In addition, the conference is a wonderful forum to meet with fellow winemakers and grape growers and share ideas to improve our business practices and industry.
Vineyard and Winery registration link
Conference Overview
Sunday, February 23, 2020
10:00 am – 7:30 pm pre-conference options
Signature Series Rosé Evaluations, 10:00 am – Noon at Walker’s Bluff
Winery Tours 1:00pm – 5:00 pm
Social Gathering Alto Vineyards 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Monday, February 24, 2020
7:30 am – 9:00 pm
Trade Show
Educational Sessions
Annual Awards Banquet
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
8:00 am – 1:45 pm
Trade Show
Educational Sessions
Host Hotels
175 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale, 62901
(618-) 549-6900
Special rate of $109++ available through 1/31/2020, Group Code IWC
Holiday Inn Carbondale Conference Center
300 Reed Station Parkway, Carbondale, 62901
(618) 549-2600
Special rate of $99 available through 2/13/2020, call to book
200 West Elm Street, Carbondale, 62901
(618) 713-6717
Special rate of $99++ available through 2/14/2020, Group Code IGV, book at this link
There are also many bed and breakfasts in the area. Check out the Shawnee Wine Trail Lodging Association if this is more your speed.
THANK YOU to our 2020 Sponsors!
Gold Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
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| Bauerhaus Design, Inc. Coleman Lawn Equipment Collinwood Grape Company d’marie Inc. |
Hobby Homebrew Sapphire Flavors & Fragrances Silkworm, Inc. The Wyne Girl |
Break Sponsors and Conference Supporters
| Domenic Carisetti
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Holt’s Tire & Auto Center
Troxell Insurance, Kevin Timoney
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Vic Koenig Chevrolet
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