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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 »Winemaker Educational Sessions
Small Changes That Make Big Differences Small changes in wine making techniques can add up to big changes in wine quality. Domenic Carisetti, wine making consultant, discusses practical, cost-effective tips for Illinois winemakers. $20 IGGVA Member $40 Non-Members If you are interested in attending this workshop, please send an email to director@illinoiswine.com with the date and location of the workshop you would like to attend as well as the number of people who will attend. Here are the three locations…
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 »2019 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition
2019 Rules & Entry Forms now available! Call4Entries_Commercial Call4Entries_Amateur The Illinois State Fair Wine Competition is held annually in June and is open to both commercial and amateur winemakers. The 2019 competition is June 17-19, 2019. Entry deadline is June 10, 2019. The competition is not open to the public. Our goal: The goal of the Illinois State Fair Wine Competition is to improve the quality of wine throughout…
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…
Find out more »September 2019
Vintage Illinois
Illinois' largest wine festival takes place at Matthiessen State Park in Utica, IL. Hours are 11 am - 6 pm on Saturday, September 21 and noon - 5 pm on Sunday, September 22. For more information, and advanced tickets, go to vintageillinois.com.
Find out more »November 2019
Illinois Wine on Vine
Get a head start on the holiday season by sampling wines from nine Illinois wineries all in one location in O'Fallon, IL. Get pairing recommendations for your holiday meals and gift-giving from the people in-the-know! Tastes, glasses and bottles available for purchase. #IllinoisWine #IllinoisMade #EnjoyIllinois Must be 21. Be prepared to show ID. Buy Now And $ave. Early bird rates available only for advance ticket purchases. Ticket price at door increases by $5 and is not guaranteed to be available.…
Find out more »Holiday Farmers Market
Sample Illinois wine at the Springfield Holiday Farmers Markets. The event is indoors at Anvil & Forge Brewing 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. Anvil & Forge Brewing, 619 E. Washington Street, Springfield Saturday, November 23, 9am - 1pm Saturday, December 21, 9am - 1pm Enjoy local meats, fresh produce, baked goods, Illinois Wine, and artisan creations. Parking is free on…
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