Haskap Day 2026: Speakers, Demos & Wine Tasting

Haskap Day 2026

$65.00

With the University of Saskatchewan taking a hiatus from hosting Haskap Days this year, Haskap Central is proud to organize Haskap Day 2026 on July 18th at Bee and Thistle Winery.

Our primary focus this year will be on highlighting the benefits of pruning and covering the essential “dos and don’ts” for a successful harvest. The event will also feature a condensed Haskap School led by Dr. Bob Bors. We have a full lineup of activities planned, including:

  • Expert Speakers: A diverse range of perspectives on the industry.
  • Grant Opportunities: Information on funding for your orchard.
  • Live Demos: See harvesters and drone sprayers in action.
  • Wine Tasting & Sales: Sample and purchase premium haskap wines.

We’ve scheduled an extended Q&A session, so bring your questions and stay for the discussion. A Haskap-inspired catered lunch will be provided, so make sure to bring your appetite! See below for an agenda of our exciting day!

Bee and Thistle Winery Directions:

Bee and Thistle Winery Map Location

Nearby Accommodations:

The Ranch Highway 55

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Agenda
10:30 am – Begins at Bee and Thistle Winery
11:00 – Compressed haskap school (Dr. Bors)
12:30 – Lunch, trade show, networking
1:30 – Dr. Anze Svara (USask Fruit Program)
1:45 – Geoff Wilson ( Provincial Bee Specialist) research results
2:00 – Kathey Aumack (Aumack’s Haskap Berry Ranch) value added
2:15 – Curtis Braaten (Haskap Central) site selection, landscaping (living snow fence), Quicker Berry Picker Demo, AR-19 XL semi-mechanical harvester demo
2:30 – Wine Tasting and sales
3:00 – Drone demo (ClanAg Services Inc)
3:15 – Sask Irrigation ( funding opportunities)
3:30 – Pruning Demo ( Peter Macinnis, Dr. Svara, Dr. Bors, Justin Schaeffer, Curtis Braaten
4:00 – Question Period
5:00 – End

Bee and Thistle Winery Directions:

Bee and Thistle Winery Map Location

Nearby Accommodations:

The Ranch Highway 55