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EVENTS Calendar

 

Chicago Botanic Garden Wine Festival 2009

Saturday, June 6, noon – 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, noon – 6 p.m.

Summer is the peak time for relaxation, and what could be more pleasant than an event at the Chicago Botanic Garden combining fine wine, education, and you? This two-day event will feature wineries, distributors, and importers offering one-ounce samples of their products to consumers. There will be more than 250 domestic and international wines for tasting and for purchase.

In addition to the tasting stations, there will also be a seminar/music stage, and local restaurants offering food for sale. Wine and beer will also be available for sale by the glass.

The Festival takes place in the meadow west of Evening Island, and designated trams will be available to get visitors to the site.

Tickets are available online at inPlay.com, by calling inPlay at (847) 382-1480, or at the Garden’s Visitor Center Information Desk.

Seminars & Demonstrations

Learn from the experts at seminars and demonstrations conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, Chicago area chefs, restaurateurs, and specialty food shops.

Wine

Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Chicago Botanic Garden while sampling more than 250 wines from around the world. Discover new and exciting varieties from the experts in a casual festival setting. In addition to the samples, wine and beer will be available for purchase by the glass.

Food

Food from some of Chicago's finest restaurants and caterers will tempt your taste buds. Cooking demonstrations by some of the Chicago area's top chefs and specialty food stores will inspire you in the kitchen. You'll even learn how to pair wine with food.

MUSIC

Blues, lite rock, jazz
Entertainment will be provided by top local talent.

Getting to the garden

The Chicago Botanic Garden is easy to find and easy to reach. Come by car, bicycle, or even by train and trolley. Click here for directions. The Garden trolley will transport visitors between the Glencoe Metra station and the Garden for $2 per person round-trip; children ages 5 and under and Garden members ride free.

Adult Regular Admission	Ticket includes a souvenir wine glass, ten tastings, festival program, food and wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase wine.	$25 in advance (by 6/5/09) $28 at the door for Garden members $30 for nonmembers
Designated Driver Admission	Ticket includes two non-alcoholic drinks, festival program, food and wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, and musical entertainment.	$10 in advance (by 6/5/09) $10 at the door

 

 

 

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