at Barry Vineyards
Sun, Mar 22
|Tres Rojas Winery
Celebrating the 2026 Illinois Viticulturist of the Year!
Congratulations to Bob Barry for being named 'Viticulturist of the Year' by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance for 2026
Time & Location
Mar 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tres Rojas Winery, 1774 E Cruger Rd, Washington, IL 61571, USA
About the event
As staff, we really wanted to celebrate the dedication, craftsmanship, and extraordinary contributions of Bob Barry to the Illinois Grape Growing industry.
Named the 2026 Illinois Viticulturist of the Year - Bob Barry has been recognized for his commitment to growing amazing fruit and supporting fellow industry and home growers in their own grape journey. In addition, Bob shares his expertise with the Bradley University OLLI group, homeschool programs and more.
Join us for an assortment of snacks and a celebratory cake to be shared in our event space. We look forward to raising a glass with you in fellowship, and well-deserved recognition for a true steward of the vine.