Membership
The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association is a non-profit member organization dedicated to promoting the wineries and vineyards located in Douglas County, Oregon, in the southwest part of the state. We work collaboratively to produce experiences and events that demonstrate the quality and diverse variety of wines made in our appellation.
Partner Membership
For businesses looking to drive more wine tourists to their business, or for those looking to market to wineries and vineyards, we have you covered.
Partner Member benefits include:
- Listing on Umpqua Valley Wineries website, on the Visit Us page
- Featured at least once a year in monthly email newsletter distributed to 6,000+ consumers OR to our Winery & Vineyard members (depending on your audience)
- Discounted $300 annual listing on Umpqua Valley Wine Trail Brochure, distributed in tasting rooms & hotels locally, plus visitor centers around Oregon (printed every Jan/Feb)
- Opportunity for your business to participate in media group tours with Oregon Wine Board & Travel Southern Oregon
- Opportunity to join our Marketing Committee, and help drive tourism to the Umpqua Valley
- Invitation to bi-monthly wine industry mixers at rotating Umpqua Valley wineries, plus annual meeting (in person)
- Invitation to monthly Board Meetings
Partner membership dues are $300 annually, and membership follows the calendar year. The UVWA Board of Directors votes on new members monthly, and you will be notified immediately following the meeting.
Winery Membership
For wineries located in the Umpqua Valley.
Winery Member benefits include:
- Your winery’s listing on our website
- Your winery’s listing on our Wine Trail map distributed throughout Oregon
- Marketing your wines at annual events, including Greatest of the Grape, Memorial Day Weekend Open House, The Harvest Tour, Thanksgiving Open House Weekend, and new events in-the-works
- Media tour opportunities to showcase your brand
- Training opportunities on topics like tasting room, marketing, and winemaking
Applications are available below. Membership follows the calendar year and are manually renewed each November. The UVWA Board of Directors votes on new members monthly, and you will be notified immediately following the meeting.
Vineyard Membership
For vineyards located in the Umpqua Valley.
Vineyard Member benefits include:
- A full page listing on our website about your vineyard, including images, location, and description
- Networking & camaraderie at bi-monthly Industry Mixers and annual meeting
- Opportunity for vineyard owners to run for UVWA Board of Directors and join committees
- Collaborate with the Oregon Wine Board to support and advocate for the Oregon wine industry
- Involvement in regional & statewide tourism associations and destination marketing organizations (DMOs)
Applications are available below. Membership follows the calendar year and are manually renewed each November. The UVWA Board of Directors votes on new members monthly, and you will be notified immediately following the meeting.
UVWA Membership Meetings
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and rotate between in-person at a local winery and virtual.
2025 Meeting Schedule:
In Person at 4:15 pm: January 8*, March 11, May 13, July 8, September 9, November 11
Online at 9:00 am: February 10**, April 8, June 10, August 12, December 9 (No October meeting due to harvest.)
* moved due to holiday
** rescheduled to accommodate Board member schedule
For more information please email us.
