Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Eastern Winery Exposition in Lancaster, PA.
Michigan Wine Collaborative is once again sponsoring the event and encouraging our members and the wider Michigan wine industry to consider attending. ALL Michigan Wine Collaborative members can enjoy 10% off registration costs for the event.
Mark your calendars for this annual and epic event!! Join us in Lancaster March 14-16, 2023 to celebrate and collaborate with the Eastern wine industries and beyond.
EWE Workshops: March 14
EWE Conference: March 15-16
Trade Show: March 15-16
Trade Show Hours:
Wednesday, March 15 | 11:00 am – 5:45 pm
Thursday, March 16 | 9:15 am – 2:30 pm
Lancaster County Convention Center
3 East Vine Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone: 866-503-3786 | LancasterConventionCenter.com
Local Information
Weather
Lancaster March Averages High: 51°F / Low: 31°F
Attire
Casual business attire is appropriate for all events.
EWE Workshops & Conference
The EWE educational program kicks off March 14 with three full-day Workshops featuring deep dives on Sustainable & Organic Viticulture & Winemaking, Fining & Filtration, and Cider.
The two day Conference includes 20 sessions in Enology, Viticulture and Money/Management and takes place March 15-16.
Wine Marketing Conference
The License to Steal Wine Marketing Conference is a separate conference which runs along side EWE with content focused 100% on wine marketing. LTS attendees will also have access to the EWE trade show, lunches, networking & social events. Access varies based on LTS pass chosen.
Trade Show
We anticipate another sold out exhibit hall offering face-to-face contact and hands-on demonstrations with all the suppliers, equipment and goods you will want to see. Visit the 2022 Floor Plan to view a list of the exhibiting companies from EWE Syracuse and the 2023 Lancaster Floor Plan as it continues to grow.
Trade Show Hours:
Wednesday, March 15 | 11:00 am – 5:45 pm
Thursday, March 16 | 9:15 am – 2:30 pm
EWE Featured Events
All of the Featured Events noted below are included with the purchase of an EWE Workshop+Conference or EWE Two-Day Conference pass. They may also be purchased, pending availability, in conjunction with other registration passes. Visit the Registration page for all the details on passes, rates and inclusions.
Welcome Wine Reception
Tuesday, March 14, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
This is the place to taste and learn about a wide variety of wines from around the East. All of the wine is donated by the supporting regional associations and by individual wineries and winemakers attending EWE. Light bites and appetizers also provided.
Buffet Lunch Social
Wednesday, March 15, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
It’s not just a hearty lunch. It’s also a chance to make new connections, to further the conversation from the morning conference, to catch up with old friends, and to fuel up before visiting the exhibit hall or attending afternoon conference sessions.
11th Annual EWE Industry Celebration Dinner
Wednesday, March 15, 6:45 – 8:15 pm
This is the night we all come together to tell stories, enjoy Eastern wines, share the learnings from the day, eat dinner, make connections, and celebrate one of our own. And then get your auction paddles ready…
ASEV-ES Silent Auction
Wednesday, March 15 & Thursday, March 16
The Silent Auction will feature a range of items from low to high value. Place your name and bid on the items you want, then return throughout the show to ensure you’ve not been outbid. All proceeds support the ASEV-ES scholarship fund.
ASEV-ES Live Auction
Wednesday, March 15, 8:15 pm
This lively event provides not only the opportunity for friendly bidding wars and potential bargains, but most importantly a chance to contribute to the next generation of industry talent via much-needed scholarship funding. So raise that paddle and join the fun!
Open to all EWE & LTS attendees.
Lunch Buffet in the Exhibit Hall
Thursday, March 16, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
This casual walk-around lunch buffet is a great way to meet with the exhibiting companies and learn more about the services and products that can help you in your business. A variety of food options will be available, compliments of the 2023 EWE Exhibiting Companies. Free to all EWE and LTS attendees.
Co-Located Event:
License to Steal Wine Marketing Conference
This is the conference where wineries, growers and ancillary entities willingly contribute and collaborate on marketing ideas, relationship building, and revenue generation. It includes the very popular ‘steal sessions’ where the best and newest marketing ideas are shared with attendees. It takes place March 14-16 and is chaired by Donniella Winchell, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association.
LTS attendees will have complete access to the EWE Exhibit Hall and various EWE Events. Visit the Registration page for the pass options and inclusions.
