Illinois Wine

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05/10/08 Von Jakob Vineyard Ltd
Music Series
Free Music from 3-6
3-6
1309 Sadler Road Pomona IL
618-893-4500
www.vonjakobvineyard.com

2007.12.31 White Owl Winery
New Year's Eve LIVE Comedy Improv
Ring out the old year with laughter as White Owl Winery presents V.A.M.P. Comedy Improv!
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
122 A Birds Rd. , Birds, IL
618-928-2898
whiteowlwinery.com

2007.12.08 2007.12.15, 2007. White Owl Winery
V.A.M.P. Murder Mystery's
A live, theatrical performance of the original play, “Murder Under the Mistletoe,” one of White Owl Winery’s popular V.A.M.P Murder Mysteries.
5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
122 A Birds Rd. , Birds, IL
618-928-2898
www.whiteowlwinery.com

2007.12.31 Kickapoo Creek Winery
New Year's Eve Party
Kickapoo Creek Winery will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Party where guests can toast to the new year and dance to the sounds of the Flying D’rito Brothers.

Tickets, $40/person
7 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
6605 N. Smith Rd., Edwards, IL
309-495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008/07/19 Indian Creek Vineyard
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
An outrageous and funny production "Tony and Tina's Murder" Dinner starts at 6:30 at Indian Creek Vineyard in the Pavilion. Dinner will have 2 entres' + potatoes and several side dishes, dessert, coffee and tea. Cash Bar. Reservations required. Call 309/286-5302
6:30 p.m.
RR@, Box 133
309/286-5302
www.indiancreekvineyard.com

2008/05/11 Indian Creek Vineyard
Mother's Day Dinner
Servings at 11:30 & 1 p.m. Beef, chicken,ham, baked and mashed potatoes + several side dishes, dessert, coffee and tea. Cash Bar
Reservations required call 309/286-5302. Thank you.
11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
RR2, Box 133 Toulon, IL 61483
309/286/5302
www.indiancreekvineyard.com

2008.02.03 Kickapoo Creek Winery
Ladie's Day Out
Anti Superbowl Party
12:00pm to 6:00pm
6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008.03.23 Kickapoo Creek Winery
Easter Buffet

10:00am to 3:00pm
6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008.03.15 Kickapoo Creek Winery
St. Patrick's "Wearin of the Green'
Wine and refreshments
11:00am to 6:00pm
6605 N. Smith Rd., Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008.04.11 Spirit Knob Winery
Get Uncorked for Kurasini
A charity dinner/silent auction will be held at Spirit Knob Winery in Ursa, Illinois. All proceeds benefit Kurasini Children's Home in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

The event is hosted by Beginning With You, which is a 501 (c)(3) in Illinois.

Tickets may be purchased through our website. Additional information can be found at www.beginningwithyou.org

Question can be addressed to: Jessica Snowden, President
Jessica.Snowden@beginningwithyou.org, 217-316-1926
6-10pm
2213 E. 640 th Place Ursa, Illinois
217-316-1926
www.beginningwithyou.org

2008.05.29 Fox Valley Winery
Ladies Bunco Night
Ladies, Come join us in the Sandwich Tasting Room for an evening of wine and dice. 5-8 p.m.

By the Glass specials, snacks, and good conversation!

Please RSVP at events@foxvalleywinery.com or call Tina @ 630-554-0404


5-8 p.m.
120 S. Main St, Sandwich
630-786-3124
www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.05.03 Fox Valley Winery & Village of Oswego
Wine on the Fox
Enjoy wine tasting from 16 Illinois Wineries, delicious local fare and live entertainment on Saturday, May 3rd in Oswego, IL

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Corner of Route 34 and Harrison Street, Oswego
630-554-3618
www.wineonthefox.com

2008.05.26 Hill Prairie Winery
4th annual wine & music festival
see info posted for 5/25/08 at Hill Prairie Winery
1pm to 6pm



2008.05.25 & 2008.05.26 Hill Prairie Winery
4th annual music & wine festival
our 4th annual celebration of music and wine to kick off the summer season.
1pm to 6pm
23753 lounsberry rd. Oakford Il.
217-625-9900
www.hillprairiewinery.com

2008.05.06 Kickapoo Creek Winery
Mother's Week
May 6-10
Spring annuals and hosta event
Wine Gift Baskets available(premade or custom)
11:00am to 6:00pm
6605 N. Smith Road
(309) 495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery

2008.06.20 Fox Valley Winery
Sandwich Tasting Room and JJJitters Sneak-a-Peak
Join us in the Sandwich Tasting Room for our last few days in the old historic building for a presentation and tasting of wine paired with appetizers and our own JJJitters coffee paired with dessert!


6-8 p.m.
120 S. Main St, Sandwich
815-786-3124
www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.06.14 Fox Valley Winery
Father's Day BBQ
Bring dad out to the winery for an awesome BBQ, Wine, Walter Payton's Microbrews for Dad and Walter Payton's Rootbeer for the kids!

11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
5600 Route 34, Oswego
630-554-0404
www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.06.07 Kickapoo Creek Winery
Illinois River Wine Festival
June 7 and 8
Live music, food and wine from area wineries at our vineyard
All day
6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008.07.26 Fox Valley Winery
Oswego Tasting Room Festive Wine Drinks 101
Learn to make Sangria's, Margarita's and other fun wine drinks.



www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.07.10 Fox Valley Winery
Sandwich Tasting Room and JJJitter's Grand Opening Festivities
Friday, Saturday and Sunday we will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the new location and addition of our coffee studio!



www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.07.26 Von Jakob Vineyard Ltd.
The Boat Drunks
A Jimmy Buffett Cover Band
3 - 7
230 N. Highway 127, Alto Pass, IL 62905
618-893-4600
www.vonjakobvineyard.com

2008.07.12 Hill Prairie Winery
Blues & BBQ Festival
Two days of Blues and great BBQ under our pavilion. July 12 & July 13
4pm to 10pm
23753 Lounsbery rd. Oakford Il.
217-635-9900
www.hillprairiewinery.com

2008.07.01 Kickapoo Creek Winery
Weekends on the Patio
Join us for Wine and Relaxation with friends and family during July
Regular business hours
6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 495-WINE
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008.08.23 Fox Valley Winery
From Beginning to End, Barrel to Bottle


5600 Route 34, Oswego
630-554-0404
www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.08.16 Fox Valley Winery
From Beginning to End, Bud Break to Harvest Tasting101 @ the Vineyard
Join us at the vineyard for a tasting at the site of the vine for the first half of our Beginning to End Tasting 101 followed by a barrel tasting at the winery the following week.


Sheridan, Il @ the Vineyard

www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.08.24 Kickapoo Creek Winery
Annual Grape Stomp
Wine, food and music
11:00am to 6:00pm
6605 N. Smith Road, Edwards, IL 61528
(309) 495-9463
www.kickapoocreekwinery.com

2008.09.13 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

2008.09.21 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

2008.09.27 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

2008.10 Fox Valley Winery
Art Festival @ The Vineyard




www.foxvalleywinery.com

2008.10.12 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

2008.11.16 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

20080517 IGGVA, DSI, Old Capitol Foundation
Art of Illinois Wine Garden
Enjoy an Illinois Wine Garden located in the "art" of downtown Springfield during the 46th Annual Old Capitol Art Fair!
12 noon
Fifth & Jefferson Streets, Springfield, IL
(217) 524-0587
www.illinoiswine.com

20080517 Slow Food Springfield
Bus Tour to Illinois Wine Country
Join the Slow Food Springfield Convivium for a tour of Illinois Wine Country!
8:00

(217) 782-6515

20080607 Belleville
Wine, Dine, and Jazz, Belleville, IL
Spend the day in glorious downtown Belleville's Fountain District! Savor the flavors of fine handcrafted Illinois Wines and gourmet cuisine.

Downtown Belleville
(618) 334-7620

20080927 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