At the Festval (photo courtesy of Windy City Wine Festival)

An Epicurean's Delight!

On Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11h, Chicago will become an epicurean’s delight when the Windy City Wine Festival brings in more than 200 fine wines from across the globe. Wine Seminars and cooking demonstrations will be conducted by Festival sponsors, exhibiting wineries, Chicago-area chefs and participating restaurants.

The Festival takes place at one of Chicago’s most lovely locales, Buckingham Fountain in the center of Grant Park, where Congress Parkway meets Columbus Drive, 200 N. Columbus Drive. The Festival will run from 4:00 to 10:00 pm on Friday, and 3:00 to 90:00 pm on Saturday. A portion of the proceeds made at the Festival will be donated to the Grant Park Conservatory.

Entertainment

Wine Seminars and cooking demonstrations will be conducted by the Festival’s sponsors, exhibiting wineries, Chicago-area chefs and participating restaurants. As guests enjoy strolling through the park indulging their palates with outstanding wine varietals local musical talent will provide live performances.

Fine Foods & a Global Selection of Wines

The Festival provides an opportunity to sample from more than 200 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting. Participants can easily navigate their way throughout the park and make note of their favorite wines with the detailed map of the Festival vendors.

To complement the wine’s finish, many of the Chicago area’s finest restaurants will serve gourmet specialties. With the breathtaking vista of Lake Michigan’s shore and the Chicago skyline as the backdrop, the Windy City Wine Festival offers an event to remember not only for wine connoisseurs, but also interested new comers to the world of wine.

Tickets

Tickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door. This ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, ten tastings, Festival Program, Food & Wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase wine at a discount.

A Designated Driver Ticket is $10 in advance or at the door. This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, Festival Program, Food & Wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, and musical entertainment.

Tickets are $22.50 per person for groups of 15 or more if purchased in advance. The Group Ticket Package includes all of the same amenities of the Adult Ticket.

A $4.00 order processing/handling fee will be charged to each phone and online order.

Tickets can be purchased online at the Festival’s official web site: Windy City Wine Festival

Tickets can be purchased by phone at 847-382-1480.

Tickets will be available for purchase on-site. All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds.This event takes place rain or shine.

To Volunteer at the event please call 847 381-6774.

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