Holiday Cheers! Seasonal Tasting at Wonderland Express

Wednesday, December 5, 2012
6 – 8 p.m.
Burnstein Hall

Advance: member/nonmember: $20/$25

Day-of: member/nonmember: $23/$28

Must be 21 or older to attend event; valid ID card must be shown.

Standard parking fees apply.

Ticket price includes tasting glass, wristband to participate in tastings, tasting guide and access to Wonderland Express

Join us to celebrate not only the holidays, but also Repeal Day—the end of Prohibition. The Garden will do this Chicago-style as you participate in tastings of spirits, wine, and winter brews that are all local, while you enjoy the surrounding Wonderland Express exhibition with trains and more than 80 Chicago landmarks.

Guests check in at Burnstein Hall and receive a wristband, tasting glass, and tasting sheet. Light fare and drinks will be available for purchase. Come to drink in the best of the season.

Particpants:

Distilleries:

North Shore Distillery, Lake Bluff, IL
Few Spirits, Evanston, IL
Koval Distillery, Chicago, IL
Tailwinds Distilling, Plainfield, IL

Wineries:

Lynfred Winery, Roselle, IL
Glunz Winery, Grayslake, IL
August Hill Winery, Utica, IL
City Winery Chicago, Chicago, IL

Breweries:

Two Brothers Brewing Company, Warrenville, IL
Lagunitas Brewing Co., Petaluma, CA. Opening in Chicago 2013.
Goose Island Brewing, Chicago, IL
Lake Bluff Brewing Co., Lake Bluff, IL

Tickets to this event are nonrefundable. Due to the popularity of this event, we encourage you to buy tickets in advance. A confirmation will arrive via e-mail once your order is received. Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. Advance tickets may also be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden in the Visitor Center. Event will occur rain or shine. For questions, please call (847) 835-5440.

Must be 21 years of age or older with valid identification to attend and participate. By purchasing admission to Holiday Cheers at the Chicago Botanic Garden you assume all risk of violating the state law if you operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant and further waive and forever release and indemnify the Chicago Botanic Garden, Cook County Forest Preserve, Cook County, Sodexo, and all participating distilleries, wineries, breweries and vendors and their respective members, shareholders, officers and directors, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all liability arising from the use of alcoholic beverages or acts of nature. As a ticket holder to Holiday Cheers at the Chicago Botanic Garden you assume all risks and dangers of personal injury and all other hazards arising from or related to Holiday Cheers at the Chicago Botanic Garden whether occurring prior to, during or after said event. For security purposes, you hereby consent to the reasonable inspection of your person and property before entering the event. Chicago Botanic Garden and Sodexo have the authority to refuse service to intoxicated persons. Drink responsibly and use a designated driver. The event is held rain or shine. No pets, no outside food or beverages. All sales are final, no cash value.