Fox Valley Winery - At the Vineyard in Sheridan IL Harvest Fest 2008 Fun in the Faltz Family Vineyard! Saturday, September 13th 11am to 6pm
11am to 6pm 2714 N 4251st Road, Sheridan IL 60551 630-554-0404 www.foxvalleywinery.com
11/22/08
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery Nouveau Pub Crawl Nouveau festivities continue with a Pub crawl in downtown Galena on Saturday afternoon. Many of Galena's great pubs will have day long Nouveau specials. Follow the group as they meander down Main Street or set your own pace and enjoy the bars of your choice.
515 South Main Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 800-397-WINE (9463) www.galenacellars.com
9/13/08
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Summer Music Concert Series Live classic rock bands perfom at the vineyard every Saturday from June to the end of September. Performing September 13- AXIS
7pm- 10:30pm $5 per person 33633 Illinois Route 9, Mackinaw, IL 61755 309-359-9463 www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
9/13/08
Fox Valley Winery Harvest Fest Visit the Faltz Family Vineyards in Sheridan Illinois for music, food, wine and much more!
10 am - 5pm 2714 N. 4251st Road 630.554.0404 www.foxvalleywinery.com
9/20/08
Alto Vineyards, Ltd. Shrimp and Crawfish Festival Come and enjoy a twist of creole at the Alto Vineyard's annual Shrimp and BB-Q festival.
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm 8515 Highway 127 N. 618-893-4898 www.altovineyards.net
9/20/08
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Summer Music Concert Series Live classic rock bands perfom at the vineyard every Saturday from June to the end of September. Performing September 20- Loose Shoes
7pm- 10:30pm $5 per person 33633 Illinois Route 9, Mackinaw, IL 61755 309-359-9463 www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
9/20/08 - 9/21/08
Vintage Illinois Vintage Illinois at Starved Rock There will be 27 Illinois wineries for "An Extraordinary Wine Tasting Event!” For more information or to order tickets, visit our website.
Saturday 11 am-6 pm; Sunday 12-5 pm Matthiessen State Park, Utica, IL 1-815-784-4540 www.vintageillinois.com
9/21/08
Kickapoo Creek Winery Annual Oktoberfest Live music, food vendors
11:00am to 6:00pm 6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528 (309) 495-WINE www.kickapoocreekwinery.com
9/27/08
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Summer Music Concert Series Live classic rock bands perfom at the vineyard every Saturday from June to the end of September. Performing September 27 - Bygones
7pm- 10:30pm $5 per person 33633 Illinois Route 9, Mackinaw, IL 61755 309-359-9463 www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
9/27/08
Prospect Expositions Chicago & Midwest Wine Show A Full-Scale Consumer and Trade Wine-Tasting Expo for this Top Wine Market!
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois 847-759-6900 www.chicagomidwestwineshow.com
9/27/08
Lynfred Winery Oktoberfest & Grape Stomp Take part in grape spitting, grape stomping and barrel racing. Dance to the music of a German Folk band. Enjoy Lynfred's award-winning wines and food that includes delicious sandwiches from the infamous pig roast
3 pm - 9 pm 15 South Roselle Road 630.529.9463 www.lynfredwinery.com
9/28/08
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Summer Music Concert Series First Ever Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival- food, fun, bands and best of all grapes for stomping.
Noon-6pm Sunday 33633 Illinois Route 9, Mackinaw, IL 61755 309-359-9463 www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com
10/11/08 & 10/12/08
Alto Vineyards, Ltd. Fall Color Festival Come and celebrate the season with us as we take time out to enjoy all of the beautiful foliage colors that cover the rolling hills of Southern Illinois at our annual Fall Color Festival at Alto Vineyards.
12:00 pm to 6:00 pm 8515 Highway 127 N. 618-893-4898 www.altovineyards.net
10/12/08
Hill Prairie Winery Harvest Fest & Fish fry Two days of celebrating the bounty of the 2008 harvest with live music and fabulous fried fish, and of course great wine.
1pm to 6pm 23753 lounsberry rd. Oakford Il 62673 217-635-9900 www.hillprairiewinery.com
10/18/08
August Hill Winery Live Entertainment on the Patio Sit back and enjoy a glass of your favorite AHW wine as you relax on our outdoor patio and take in the sounds of some great jazz fusion by Human Element (weather permitting).
4:30-7:30 pm 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com
11/16/08
Kickapoo Creek Winery Christmas Showcase Wine tasting, refreshments and gift ideas
12:00pm to 6;00pm 6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528 (309) 495-WINE www.kickapoocreekwinery.com
11/21/08
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery Nouveau Wine Festival A weekend celebration of the release of Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery Nouveau Wine. Enjoy a traditional French stew at local restaurants followed by horse-drawn wagon deliveries on Main Street Galena. Afternoon wine and cheese parties at various downtown locations.
515 South Main Street, Galena, Illinois 61036 800-397-WINE (9463) www.galenacellars.com
11/21/08 - 11/23/08
August Hill Winery Nouveau Wine Celebration Celebrate the release of the first wine of the 2008 vintage year at our Nouveau Wine Celebration. A large magnum bottle of the 2008 Nouveau will be delivered to downtown Utica on Friday evening and the celebration will continue all weekend long!
Fri.-5-8 pm; Sat.-10am-8pm; Sun.-12-5pm 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com
1/16/09 - 1/17/09
August Hill Winery Artisan Showcase Weekend Meet the new Illinois artisans featured in our Tasting Room Gallery on Friday night. Check out the incredible artwork all weekend long.
August Hill Winery Wine & Chocolate-Lovers Celebration Celebrate the world of wine and chocolate by joining uus for a weekend showcasing Gayety's chocolate paired with August Hill Winery's award-winning wines.
Friday 5-8 pm; Saturday 10 am-8 pm 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com
3/20/09 - 3/21/09
August Hill Winery March Into Spring Wine & Cheese Event Let August Hill Winery help you "march into spring" this weekend. Great American Cheese Co. will be pairing a unique selection of artisan cheeses with select August Hill wines.
Friday 5-8 pm; Saturday 1-8 pm. 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5211 www.augusthillwinery.com
October 31, 2008
Baxter's Vineyards Witches & Warlocks Night Out! Baxter's Vineyards is hosting their first witches & warlocks night out! The evening will include a costume contest and many fun foods and games!
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm 2010 E. Parley Street, Nauvoo, IL (217) 453-2528 www.nauvoowinery.com
