26th Annual AVW Pruning Contest 2/18

26th Annual Pruning Contest Sponsored by BAHCO, Wilbur-Ellis, and AgHealth Benefits – THANK YOU!

Call your crews — it’s go time.
Sign up your vineyard teams for the 26th Annual Pruning Contest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and help us celebrate the skill, precision, and pride of our farmworkers. The prize money kitty is at $1,500 and growing, with Men’s and 4th Annual Women’s contests on deck. Each member is encouraged to enter at least three pruners. It’s free to attend, competitive to win, and one of the most meaningful days we host—honoring the crews who keep our vineyards thriving.

26th Annual Pruning Contest
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Free to attend, paid sponsorships

Celebrate 26 years of honoring farm workers with our Men’s and 4th Annual Women’s Pruning Contests. Each member is encouraged to have at least three pruners join.
New for 2026: Vendor’s Market — Market Sponsors ($250) receive a booth in the heat area where crews gather between events. Share swag, collateral, and samples with business owners, vineyard managers, foremen, and crews.

Benefits:
Support farmworkers, increase visibility for your business, and engage directly with vineyard teams and leadership.

How to Get Involved:
Sponsor a vendor market booth ($250) – Signup: Email Jess at info@alexandervalley.org
Donate swag – contact Jess at info@alexandervalley.org or drop at ACTA Wed-Sun
Donate prize money – Here (Money goes directly to the participants)
RSVP for lunch – Link coming soon
Encourage your vineyard teams to participate, Signup