Join us for the 2024 NC Muscadine Conference in Shelby, NC March 15-16!
Jeff and Peggy Bloodworth of WOW Grapes Vineyards
You can register for one or both days:
Friday, March 15
2:30-3:00pm Registration and check-in
3:00-5:00pm Tour of the WOW Grapes (Gardens Alive) Vineyards, formerly Ervin Lineberger’s Killdeer Farm, the WOW!® Grapes vineyard has been a fixture of the local landscape for over 40 years. A pruning workshop led by Jeff Bloodworth, Owner and Grape Breeder Specialist is scheduled Located at 300 Goforth Rd. Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
6:00 pm – Dutch Treat Dinner at Bistro 214. 214 S Lafayette St Suite A, Shelby, NC 28150 ( 11.3 miles) Deepen the discussion! Large menu and reasonable prices. Please indicate on your registration form if you plan to attend.
Saturday, March 16
9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Registration, refreshments and visit with exhibitors 8:00-9:00 am.) At the Cleveland County NC Farm Bureau, 1503 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152. Includes educational sessions, exhibits, and the NC Muscadine Grape Association Annual Meeting. Lunch and other refreshments are included in all registrations.
Topics will include
- Updates on medicinal advancements with the muscadine grape-Anna Clara Melo
- Extension of muscadine shelf life to eight weeks using Janny bins– Penny Perkins -Veazie
- Seedless grape production – Phillip Rollins, Small Fruit Specialist
- Soil enhancements in the vineyard– Steve Dillon, Regional Agronomist
- Updates on the Spotted Lantern Fly- Joy Goforth
- Small Vineyard Economics- Chuck Blethen
- Updates from Union Grove Farm- Martin Crompton
- Presentation from NC Wine Council- Chuck Johnson
- Introduction of new Viticulturist Specialist at NCSU- Mark Hoffman
- Open forum
Registration and Fees
| Member | Non-Member | Student/extension | |
| Friday | $25 | $35 | $25 |
| Saturday | $75 | $125 | $50 |
You can join with registration and receive member rates. Note that membership is per family/vineyard/company (extension/student membership is individual). Registration is per-person. Membership fee for the NC Muscadine Grape Association is $50 (individuals, wineries, vineyards), $25 (students/extension), and $150 (Suppliers, marketers, other businesses)
Additional $10/person after March 10th.
Exhibitor/Sponsor inquiries welcome.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Download a printable Registration Form
Travel
The WOW Grapes (Gardens Alive) Vineyards is at 300 Goforth Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
The Cleveland County NC Farm Bureau is at 1503 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152.. There is plenty of free parking.
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express (Gastonia) has blocked 10 King bed rooms at 119.00+tax for March 14-16, Please call the hotel direct and book under the NC Muscadine Grape Association (cutoff is Feb. 29th) Express Gastonia – Muscadine Grape Assn Group Rate
Country Inn and Suites has blocked off 10 double queen rooms at 85.00+tax for March 14-16. Please call the hotel direct and book under the NC Muscadine Grape Association (cutoff is Feb. 29th)
Hotels between Kings Mountain and Shelby NC:
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites 100 Woodlake Pkwy, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, phone 704-734-0014 Includes free breakfast
- Country Inn and Suites 2001 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC, 28152 phone 704-480-0881 includes free breakfast
- Fairfield Inn and Suites 1715 East Dixon Boulevard, Shelby, NC, 28152704-487-8688 Includes free breakfast
- Holiday Inn Express 1911 Broadcast St, Gastonia, NC, 28052 phone 704-834-3300 includes free breakfast
- Hilton Garden Inn 444 Cox Road, Gastonia, NC, 28054, phone 704-810-1111 Garden Grille restaurant onsite
Have questions? Contact NCMGA.