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!
BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
(5:00- 10:00 PM)
4-5 PM early admission exclusively for GA PLUS,
Hospitality Hosts/Guest &
Connoisseurs Club ticket holders
Alcohol sampling ends 1/2 hour before closing
2-3PM early admission exclusively for GA PLUS,
Hospitality Hosts/Guest &
Connoisseurs Club ticket holders
Get tickets here:
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.
$35 in advance or $45 at the door.
$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.
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?
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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