Windy City Wine Festival 2018 in Chicago

English: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in Chicago, photographed on August 27, 2010. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I love the annual Windy City Wine Festival 2018 which is held in Grant Park at the magnificent Buckingham Fountain!

http://www.windycitywinefestival.com/wine.html

Windy City Wine Festival; a sommelier extravaganza with plenty of food and live entertainment near Buckingham Fountain.

The Windy City Wine Festival presented by U.S. Bank provides an opportunity to sample from more than 300 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting. Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs.

Some of the area’s best restaurants and caterers will sell their signature dishes. Live music will be performed on the festival stage.

 

Buckingham Fountain in Chicago (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park Chicago (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Adult Wine Tasting Ticket
$35 in advance or $45 at the door.

This ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, 12 tastings, one pint of any beer available at the festival, Food & Wine seminars, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase wine at a discount. Designated Driver Ticket
$10 online or at the door.
This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, Food & Wine seminars, musical entertainment, souvenir wine glass upon departure. Under 21 admitted free when accompanied by paid adult.

WHERE: Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park

English: Buckingham Fountain (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

TICKETS: Visit http://www.windycitywinefestival.com/

This ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, Festival Program, Food & Wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, souvenir wine glass upon departure. Under 21 admitted free when accompanied by paid adult.

Gaze at Chicago’s incredible horizontal evening cityscape and watch the light-show at Buckingham Fountain for an incredible “Vino con Vista” experience.

Watch this YouTube video of the Windy City Wine Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qiWMpieX8M

What could possibly be better than going to Grant Park in September at dusk and sipping wine from all over the world while listening to live music?

Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Taste some of the delightful wines including the Cabernet Reserva from Cass Winery and the Spanish Rioja.

Some of the other wineries include: Chicago based Cooper’s Hawk and  Lynfred Winery, Wollersheim Winery, Reggae Wines and Fess Parker.

Here’s a link to the full list of wineries:

http://www.windycitywinefestival.com/windycity_wine.html

Foodies can flock to the food booths where local restaurants will offer their signature dishes. Here’s a list of the former participating restaurants:

10 Pin Bowling Lounge

Adobo Grill

Blue Agave Tequila Bar

Artisan Chocolate

Chubby Wieners

Davis Chocolate

Dinotto

Empanadus Restaurant

Forever Yogurt

Gourmet Blends

Guilty Pleasurez Cupcakes

Hearty Boys

Local Folks Foods/Ludwig Cheese

Mrs. Dorsey’s Kitchen

Olea Estates Olive Oil

Pure Prairie Cheese

Tea & Beyond

Zacalo/Taco Joint

Zapatista Cuisine of Mexico

Last year, Kendall College sent some of their future chefs to the event. There will be cooking demonstrations by top chefs and samples from gourmet food companies. Take time to stroll through the lovely gardens at Grant Park. Our city planners attempted to make Grant Park a “Paris on the Prarie”. This is a great “Vino con Vista” Venue!

Here’s the Entertainment Schedule for 2013:

Friday, September 6

5:00 – 6:20 pm
LLOYD DOBLER EFFECT – Band

6:30 – 7:00 pm
Mary Ross, Midwest Wine & Spirits

7:05 – 7:35 pm
Ron Breitstein, Kobrand

7:45 – 9:40 pm
LLOYD DOBLER EFFECT – Band

Saturday, September 7

2:30 – 4:00pm
LLOYD DOBLER EFFECT – Band

4:15 – 4:45 pm
Mary Ross, Midwest Wine & Spirits

5:00 – 5:30 pm
Ron Breitstein, Kobrand

5:45 – 7:45 pm
LLOYD DOBLER EFFECT – Band

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides and Apps @ www.vino.con.vista.com

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