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June 2017
Uncork Urbana
Uncork Urbana Wine festival celebrates the diverse and delicious wines that the state of Illinois has to offer. Illinois wine-lovers can enjoy an afternoon/evening of wine tasting, live music, and food. Where: Main & Race Streets in downtown Urbana When: Saturday, June 17, 1 - 9 pm
Find out more »September 2017
Wine Garden at the Du Quoin State Fair
Join us at the Wine Garden during the Du Quoin State Fair, September 2-3, where you can taste wines from several Illinois wineries. Wine garden hours are noon – 7 pm on Saturday and noon – 4 pm on Sunday.
Find out more »The Great River Grape Escape
A celebration of Illinois wine, food and music! This annual wine festival, located along the scenic Quincy riverfront, will be held this year on Saturday, September 23 from noon - 7 pm and on Sunday, September 24 from noon - 5 pm. Participating Wineries: Coming soon!
Find out more »October 2017
Halloween Illinois Wine & Ethnic Food Festival
SPECIAL UPDATE: Due to inclement weather in the forecast, we are happy to announce we are moving the event indoors to The Shed (at the Illinois State Fairgrounds). Seating is limited so remember that advance ticket holders get in an hour early (both days) to begin enjoying the festival. To order your advance tickets, go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3052595 ** ONLINE ADVANCE TICKET SALES CLOSE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, AT NOON ** Join us for our first annual Halloween Illinois Wine & Ethnic Foods Festival…
Find out more »February 2018
2018 Winter Wine Festival
2018 Winter Wine Festival - February 23, 7-10 pm Crowne Plaza 3000 s. Dirksen Pkwy Springfield, IL COME SAMPLE ILLINOIS WINE AT THE WINTER WINE FESTIVAL! Please join us, taste Illinois wine, listen to great music, and get a glimpse behind the curtain to re-discover this amazing industry, and the people that work diligently to put great wine in your glass! This is not a traditional wine festival! While really great wine is assured, this is one of the few opportunities…
Find out more »June 2019
Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Festival
Enjoy #IllinoisWine, live jazz music, fresh lobster, an outdoor arts and crafts market, and so much more at this festival. The festival kicks off Friday, June 7 in Ottawa. JUNE 7-9, 2019 Friday, 5-10pm; Saturday, noon-10pm; Sunday, noon-5pm Online Ticket Sales Look for these wineries at our 2019 event: Wild Blossom Meadery West of Wise Winery Vahling Vineyards Spirit Knob Winery Prairie State Winery Lincoln Heritage Winery Lavendar Crest Winery Kite Hill Vineyards Hopewell Winery Fox Valley Winery …
Find out more »Uncork Illinois
Sample Illinois wine at this fun outdoor festival which features wines from 15 Illinois wineries. Come and taste some great Illinois wines and listen to live jazz music. Click here for more information or to order tickets.
Find out more »Corkless Galena Wine Festival
Enjoy wines from 9 wineries from northern Illinois. There will also be live music, light snacks, and an art show at the festival. Visit corklessgalena.com for tickets and more info.
Find out more »August 2019
Shawnee Hills Midsummer Picnic Pairings
A Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wine & Food Pairing Weekend Join us for a Midsummer Celebration and enjoy delightful picnic style pairings with your favorite Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wines. With summer in full force, a relaxing outdoor picnic is just what the doctor ordered. Grab a few friends and enjoy fresh foods of the season with award-winning reds, whites and rose’s from your favorite wineries. How it Works: Pre-purchase your ticket online and select your starting point. The first…
Find out more »Illinois State Fair Wine Experience
Taste some of Illinois' best wines in the Wine Experience at the Illinois State Fair. Open daily from Noon to 9:00 pm in the Expo Building, your $10 entry fee provides eight (8) tasting tickets and a complimentary stemless wine glass, compliments of Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Additional tasting tickets are available for purchase, enabling you to sample award-winning wines for all taste preferences (White, Red, Rosé, dry, sweet, semi-sweet). Cool off and relax with the winemakers while…
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