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WHY JOIN CAVE?Members of CAVE get access to a variety of benefits including:

  • Exclusive access to industry promotions and marketing efforts such as:
    • Print and digital advertisements promoting events and tourism in regional and national markets
    • Monthly newsletters filled with important CAVE member and wine industry information
    • Invitation to Colorado Mountain Winefest & VinCO
  • Representation on state and federal levels regarding issues impacting our industry
  • WineAmerica Membership
  • Access to discounts to attend educational opportunities and workshops
  • Opportunities to network with others in the industry at statewide events
  • Exclusive listings for buying and selling industry tools, equipment, grapes, and land
  • Ability to post upcoming events on our Event Calendar
  • Opportunity to vote for Board of Directors, run for the board, and participate on CAVE subcommittees as well as offer input and have a voice on CAVE programs and policy
  • Discounts on CAVE/Colorado Mountain Winefest merchandise (totes, wine glasses, posters, etc…).

CAVE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Winery/Vineyard

Memberships are $180 per year and are only offered to commercially licensed wineries and vineyards.
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Memberships are $300 per year and are open to any other business or organization. This membership will include limited marketing and advertising within the industry as well as a listing on the CAVE website.
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Individual/Family

Memberships are $95 per year and are open to any family or individual not associated with a business or commercial winery or vineyard.
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Winery & Vineyard Membership Benefits & Dues

Memberships are $180 per year and are only offered to commercially licensed wineries and vineyards.

Online Presence | Advertising PR

  •  Print and digital advertisement promoting events and tourism in regional and national markets
  • Access to CAVE’s industry facing website, WineColorado.org with the ability to post industry focused events and classifieds
  • Featured on ColoradoWinefest.com if you so choose to take part in the event (as a participating Winery)
  • Become a part of CAVE’s social media platform of over 31,300 followers

Legislation – Dedicated Industry Lobbyist

CAVE employs a full-time lobbyist who is dedicated to monitoring important issues, informing members, facilitating discussion and acts as a liaison to the Colorado wine industry. CAVE also has an active legislative committee. This committee is devoted to navigating the direction of future legislation, giving the membership and the industry a cohesive voice.

VinCO Conference & Trade Show – Discounted Registration

Every January, CAVE coordinates the largest regional trade conference, VinCO in Grand Junction. VinCO is the region’s premier grape growing and winemaking conference, bringing together top experts in enology, viticulture and business to Grand Junction each year. CAVE’s purpose in hosting VinCO is to create a venue to discuss a variety of topics pertinent to our emerging wine region. As a CAVE member, you will receive discounted registration to this valuable conference.

Colorado Mountain Winefest – Discounted Registration

Held every September in the heart of Colorado wine country in Palisade, Mountain Winefest is the state’s largest wine festival and was named the Best Wine Festival in the Nation by USA TODAY in 2017! This event is the largest fundraiser for CAVE and is the reason the organization is able to bring our members other benefits such as VinCO and a dedicated
lobbyist as well as additional events throughout the year. As a member, you will receive discounted booth registration to attend this event.

Additional Benefits:

  • Representation on state and national levels regarding issues impacting our industry
  • WineAmerica membership included with your CAVE membership
  • Access to discounts to attend educational opportunities and workshops
  • Opportunities to network with others in the industry at statewide events
  • Exclusive listings for buying and selling industry tools, equipment, grapes, and land through our classifieds board
  • Ability to post upcoming events on our Event Calendar
  • Email subscription for industry news
  • Opportunity to vote for Board of Directors, run for the board and participate on CAVE subcommittees as well as offer input and have a voice on CAVE programs and policy
  • Discounts on CAVE/Colorado Mountain Winefest merchandise (totes, wine glasses, posters, etc.).

Winery & Vineyard Member Dues

Dues are $180 per year and are assessed on an anniversary basis and are valid for 12 months from the time you join. CAVE members enjoy a 30-day grace period on renewal dues, after which memberships will be canceled for non-payment.

Allied Trade Partner Benefits & Dues

Colorado Wine Branding & Marketing

Online Presence | Advertising & PR

  • Access to CAVE’s industry facing website, WineColorado.org with the ability to post industry focused events and classifieds
  • Access to ColoradoWinefest.com if you choose to take part in the event
  • Become a part of CAVE’s social media platform of over 31,300 followers

Legislation – Dedicated Industry Lobbyist

CAVE employs a full-time lobbyist who is dedicated to monitoring important issues, informing members, facilitating discussion and acts as a liaison to the Colorado wine industry. CAVE also has an active legislative committee. This committee is devoted to navigating the direction of future legislation, giving the membership and the industry a cohesive voice.

VinCO Conference & Trade Show – Discounted Registration

Every January, CAVE coordinates the largest regional trade conference, VinCO in Grand Junction. VinCO is the region’s premier grape growing and winemaking conference, bringing together top experts in enology, viticulture, and business to Grand Junction each year. CAVE’s purpose in hosting VinCO is to create a venue to discuss a variety of topics pertinent to our emerging wine region. As a CAVE member, you will receive discounted trade show registration to this valuable conference.

Allied Trade Partner Benefits

  • Listing in the Allied Trade Partner Directory at WineColorado.org
  • Ability to post classifieds on WineColorado.org
  • Representation on state and national levels regarding issues impacting our industry
  • Access to discounts to attend educational opportunities and workshops
  • Opportunities to network with others in the industry at statewide events
  • Exclusive listings for buying and selling industry tools, equipment, grapes, and land through our classifieds board
  • Ability to post upcoming events on our Event Calendar
  • Email subscription for industry news
  • Invitation to have a vendor booth at the annual VinCO Conference (additional fees apply)
  • Opportunity to send business updates to the industry via the CAVE newsletter
  • Opportunity to provide your product or service to the CAVE members
  • Opportunity to vote for Board of Directors, run for the board and participate on CAVE subcommittees as well as offer input and have a voice on CAVE programs and policy
  • Discounts on CAVE/Colorado Mountain Winefest merchandise (totes, wine glasses, posters, etc).

Allied Trade Partner Dues

Dues are $300 per year and are assessed on an anniversary basis and are valid for 12 months from the time you join. CAVE members enjoy a 30-day grace period on renewal dues, after which memberships will be canceled for non-payment.

Individual/Family Membership Benefits & Dues

VinCO Conference & Trade Show – Discounted Registration Every January, CAVE coordinates the largest regional trade conference, VinCO in Grand Junction. VinCO is the region’s premier grape growing and winemaking conference, bringing together top experts in enology, viticulture, and business to Grand Junction each year. CAVE’s purpose in hosting VinCO is to create a venue to discuss a variety of topics pertinent to our emerging wine region. As a CAVE member, you will receive discounted registration to this valuable conference. Amateur Winemakers Competition – Discounted Registration CAVE members receive one waived entry into the annual Amateur Winemakers Competition hosted by CAVE. Participating members also receive access to the Awards Reception and Luncheon held in conjunction with the VinCO Conference and Trade Show. Legislation – Dedicated Industry Lobbyist CAVE employs a full-time lobbyist who is dedicated to monitoring important issues, informing members, facilitating discussion and acts as a liaison to the Colorado wine industry. CAVE also has an active legislative committee. This committee is devoted to navigating the direction of future legislation, giving the membership and the industry a cohesive voice.
Online Presence | Advertising & PR
  • Access to CAVE’s industry facing website, WineColorado.org with the ability to post industry focused events and classifieds
  • Print and digital advertisement promoting events and tourism in regional and national markets

Additional Benefits:
  • Representation on state and national levels regarding issues impacting our industry
  • Access to discounts to attend educational opportunities and workshops
  • Opportunities to network with others in the industry at statewide events
  • Exclusive listings for buying and selling industry tools, equipment, grapes, and land through our classifieds board
  • Ability to post upcoming events on our Event Calendar
  • Email subscription for industry news
  • Opportunity to vote for Board of Directors, run for the board and participate on CAVE subcommittees as well as offer input and have a voice on CAVE programs and policy
  • Discounts on CAVE/Colorado Mountain Winefest merchandise (totes, wine glasses, posters, etc.).

Individual/Family Member Dues Dues are $95 per year and are assessed on an anniversary basis and are valid for 12 months from the time you join. CAVE members enjoy a 30-day grace period on renewal dues, after which memberships will be canceled for non-payment.