Day 1 of the Dirt to Glass 2026 wine industry conference culminates with a public Walk Around Tasting that includes more than 100 wines from across the globe.

It will be guest-hosted by Susan Kostrzewa and is open to both conference-goers and the public. This curated experience showcases how Michigan’s most compelling wines stand alongside wines from producers around the world.

“These wines have the quality, seriousness and sense of place to stand side by side with counterparts from around the world,” said Amanda Danielson, founder of Intentional Agriculture and co-founder of Dirt to Glass. “This is a chance to show that Michigan wine does not need to be qualified or apologized for. It belongs at the table.”

The public tasting event runs 6-9 p.m. on Aug. 20  at Kirkbride Hall, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, 700 Cottageview Drive, Suite 200, in Traverse City.
Tickets are $89.60 and available online at tickets.traversecityfoodandwine.com/events/2026/dirt-to-glass-2026-day-1-registration.