Kansas Grape Growers and Winemakers Association

The group proudly sponsors an annual amateur wine competition every year in January...contact John Oswald for more information and to enter.

KGGWA works with the Kansas State Fair to present the Grape Stomp and wine tasting at the state fair. 
 

KGGWA History The KGGWA was formed in 1987 as a coalition of  Kansas grape growers and winemakers to improve  the industry practices and products in Kansas.

KGGWA Vision
The KGGWA is organized Not For Profit and the objective and purpose is:
- To further the growth and economic development of grape growing and winemaking industries in the state of Kansas
- To develop new and better grape varieties
- To develop research projects on improving wine making methods
- To improve the quality of grapes grown in Kansas
- To furnish current information to growers and vintners
- To participate in studies, programs, research and data dissenination on grapes and wine
- To represent the interest of Kansas growers and vintners in legislative issues
- To develop education programs that will assist in the promotion production and quality of Kanss grapes and wines