2026 Turfgrass Field Day
Schedule:
7:30 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM Opening Comments
9:00 AM Morning research tours begin
11:00 AM Catered lunch by Saddleback BBQ
11:30 AM Agronomic Alley opens
1:30 PM Vendor Demonstration begins
1:00-3:00 PM Calibration Workshop
4:00 PM Vendor showcase concludes
Morning Research Tour -
2 MDARD credits Category 3A, 6
GCSAA Educational Points 0.20
Afternoon Calibration workshop -
2 MDARD credits Category 3A, 3B, 6, Comm CORE
GCSAA Educational Points 0.20
Vendor Demonstration -
1 MDARD Credit Category 3A, 3A, 3B, 6, AE, Comm CORE
*Early Registration ends 12pm on August 11th. On-Site registration adds $5 to both am and pm sessions.
MSU Turfgrass Field Day, Aug. 12, 2026
There are two research tours for attendees to choose from in the morning; golf turf and lawn/athletic fields tour. Each tour will be 2 hrs. in length. The afternoon will feature a new Vendor Showcase!
Morning Research Tours
Golf Turf Research Tour 9:00 - 11:00 am
Lawn and Athletic Fields Turf Research Tour 9:00 – 11:00 am
Tour Descriptions
Lunch 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Calibration Workshop 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
New this year - Vendor Showcase:
Vendor Demonstration 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Experience our Vendor Demonstration Space, where industry leaders will showcase state-of-the-art equipment and conduct live demonstrations. This is your opportunity to experience the latest technologies in action.
Agronomic Alley Space 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Explore the Agronomic Alley, where distributors and manufacturers are ready to engage with attendees. This space allows for meaningful networking and discussions about the newest advancements in products, offering invaluable insights and connections.
Vendor Registration