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May 2018
Illinois Products Market
At the Illinois Products Farmers Market, you can find some of your favorite Illinois products, including Illinois wine! The market is held on the Illinois State Fairgrounds from 4-7 pm throughout the summer. Different wineries will be participating each week. PARTICIPATING WINERIES AND DATES 5/10 - Hopewell Winery 5/17 - Berryville Vineyards 5/24 - August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. 5/31 - Hill Prairie Winery 6/7 - Fox Creek Vineyards 6/14 - Kite Hill Vineyards 6/21 - Spirit Knob Winery 6/28 - Lasata Wines & Creekside Vineyards 7/5 - August Hill Winery & Illinois…
Find out more »July 2018
Illinois Summer Winegrowing Workshop Series
There will be three regional workshops, held in Alto Pass, Ursa and Galena, Illinois. They will present the latest methods for bringing back weak or winter-injured vines, managing summer fruit rots, selecting grape varieties compatible with both wine making goals and climate stresses, and adapting viticulture practices for rosé production and better soil health. The featured speaker will be Professor Imed Dami from the Ohio State University. Professor Dami has a wealth of research and extension experience with Midwest viticulture…
Find out more »November 2018
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail – Autumn Inspirations Wine and Food Pairing Weekend
Autumn Inspirations A Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wine & Food Pairing Weekend November 3-4, 2018 Celebrate the bountiful fall harvest with seasonally inspired dishes during a progressive tasting along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. Our member wineries have created savory autumn inspired dishes and paired them with their award-winning wines to enhance the flavors of both the wine and the food. This is a fun way to showcase how wine plays the perfect supporting role to our everyday meals. How…
Find out more »Holiday Farmers Market
Sample Illinois wine at the 12th annual Springfield Holiday Farmers Markets, now at the State House Inn in Downtown Springfield! Start a tradition and shop locally for fresh ingredients and unique gifts that will make all your holiday gatherings merry and bright. Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets State House Inn 101 E. Adams Street, Downtown Springfield 9am - 1pm Saturday, November 17th Saturday, December 22nd Shoppers can expect to find 25 vendors selling farm-fresh fare including sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes,…
Find out more »December 2018
Holiday Farmers Market
Sample Illinois Wine at the 12th annual Springfield Holiday Farmers Markets, now at the State House Inn in Downtown Springfield! Start a tradition and shop locally for fresh ingredients and unique gifts that will make all your holiday gatherings merry and bright. Holiday & Winter Farmers Markets State House Inn 101 E. Adams Street, Downtown Springfield 9am - 1pm Saturday, November 17th Saturday, December 22nd Shoppers can expect to find 25 vendors selling farm-fresh fare including sweet potatoes, carrots, radishes,…
Find out more »January 2019
Shawnee Hills Passport Program
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - Passport Program January 2, 2019 - February 28, 2019 Winter is a great time to enjoy the slower, quieter side of Illinois wine country and the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail has provided you with great incentives to do so. Enjoy the excitement of visiting your favorite wineries, savoring their wines and SAVING BIG with great discounts on wine, merchandise, food and more. With your purchase of a winery passport, you will receive discounts at each of our…
Find out more »February 2019
2019 IGGVA Conference
Walkers Bluff Winery • 326 Vermont Rd. Carterville, IL • (618) 956-9900 The IGGVA Conference is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the Illinois wine and grape industry. The conference includes educational sessions on a broad range of topics including enology, viticulture, and marketing. In addition, the conference is a wonderful forum to meet with fellow winemakers and grape growers and share ideas. Hotel information listed below. Annual Conference 2019 Agenda/Details Annual Conference 2019 Registration Form Purchase Tickets Here Sunday…
Find out more »2019 IGGVA Conference
Walkers Bluff Winery • 326 Vermont Rd. Carterville, IL • (618) 956-9900 The IGGVA Conference is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the Illinois wine and grape industry. The conference includes educational sessions on a broad range of topics including enology, viticulture, and marketing. In addition, the conference is a wonderful forum to meet with fellow winemakers and grape growers and share ideas. Book your rooms on or before January 25 for an additional chance to win one of the…
Find out more »March 2019
Illinois Products Expo
Join us on March 2-3, 2019, in the Orr Building, on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. Over 70 Illinois companies will be providing free food samples and selling their products. ILLINOIS WINE! Relax in the Illinois Wine Garden and sample a variety of Illinois wines then buy your favorite bottles to take home. PARTICIPATING WINERIES August Hill Winery Berryville Vineyards Fox Creek Wines Hill Prairie Winery Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery Hopewell Winery Illinois Sparkling Co. Lasata Wines…
Find out more »Shawnee Hills Wine Trail: Cheese – Not a Solo Act
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail - Wine & Food Pairing Weekend Cheese-Not a Solo Act March 2, 2019 - March 3, 2019 11 wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create three wonderful weekends of savory wine and food pairings. We invite you to join us for a progressive tasting along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of our wines paired with delicious samples. Is there anything more classic than the perfect wine paired with…
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