Date: June 7-8, 2008
Cost: $15-25 (depending on ticket type); under 21 admitted free when accompanied by paid adult
Organizer: inPlay Events
What to expect: Tastings of over 250 wines, plus cooking demonstrations and samples, too.
Why to go: Wine not?
Additional info: The event takes place at the Chicago Botanic Garden. There are three ticket prices: the Designated Driver ticket ($15) includes two non-alcoholic drinks, Festival Program, Food & Wine Seminars, cooking demonstrations, music, and the opportunity to purchase wine. The regular ticket ($25) includes all that, but with ten wine tastings and a souvenir wine glass. There is also a group ticket price of $20 per person for groups of 15 or more, and this must be arranged in advance.
Centerstage Reviewer: Ben Rubenstein
