END OF THE WINE TRAIL CHILI - made with none other than wine from the Northern Illinois Wine Trail. Ongoing GET OUT AND GAME Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL All summer long we'll yard darts, croquet, bocce ball, and, when its raining, try your hand at Wineopoly, Foodie Fight, Brain Tease, Cribbage, and more. 815-563-4665 Ongoing SWEET AND SAVORY PLATES EVERY DAY Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL We find the best local cheeses, meats, and mix in fruits, veggies and sweets. Just right for snacking. 815-563-4665 Ongoing LUNCHES ON THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL Many of your have asked and we're happy to say that we will be providing boxed fresh deli sandwiches and salads. Lunches will be available on a first come/first serve basis. Groups, please call ahead, and we'll be happy to make sure we have enough lunches for you. People renting our Events Room and tours of 20 or more may schedule lunch on any day. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com 2012 Event Dates Feburary 17, 2012 Past 2011 EVENT DATES May 7, 2011 WINE ON THE FOX Hudson Crossing Park, Washington and Harrison Streets, Oswego Don't miss this opportunity to sample award-winning Illinois wines while enjoying live entertainment and delicious local fare. Sign-up to be the designated driver for your group and receive free bottled water or soda, sponsored by Rotary Club of Oswego. Stop at the Oswegoland Optimist Booth for the Hole-in-One Contest all proceeds benefit Oswego's Youth. Admission is free. Wine tasting wristbands are available for $10. 630-554-3618 www.wineonthefox.com June 3 - October 11, 2011 TWO TAROT LADIES AT THE VINEYARD - FIRST FRIDAYS Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena 2011: June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7 What is in your future? Great wine and a date with Galena's Two Tarot Ladies at the Vineyard! Relax with us at the Vineyard Fridays from 1-6 pm and let Kathy and Judith introduce you to the ancient wisdom of the cards. This method of divination, using a special deck of 78 cards, has been used by gypsies and fortunetellers for centuries. Tarot cards have given insight into the lives of many seeking answers to life's questions. Readings starting at $15. 1-5pm. 815-777-3235 www.galenacellars.com June 18th, 2011 3:00 WINEGLASS PAINTING Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL Paint a wineglass with your own personal design. $10 including an 11 oz. wineglass, paints and sample designs. Stop in and see the new dragonfly design. This is the only wineglass painting for the summer. Please call ahead-spaces are limited. 815-563-4665 www.famousfossilwinery.com July 2, 2011 JULY SUMMER COOKOUT Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL Delicious hand-cut NY strip Steaks grilled to perfection by Steve's Catering. Chicken will also be available. Fresh salads and rolls will round out the holiday meal. Back by popular demand is 2nd Opinion Barbershop Quartet. Tickets are $16.95 for the meal and music. 815-563-4665 July 16th, 2011 3:00 CORK CRAFTS Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL Rustic Lantern or Kitchen Trivet. We've come up with a charming lantern for your outdoor entertainment that can be decorated with you own corks or with Famous Fossil corks. The cedar lantern includes a candle. Or if your prefer, create a trivet with you own or with Famous Fossil corks. Lantern is $25, Trivet is $20. 815-563-4665 August 6th, 2011 AUGUST SUMMER COOKOUT Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL Everyone raved about the smoked pork chops last year so we're bringing them back along with our fresh gardan salads. Chicken will also be available. And we're pleased to have Kelly Brand, jazz pianist from Evanston, preforming for this special events. Tickets are $16.95. 815-563-4665 August 13,19,27, 2011 LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO August Hill Winery 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 Stop by the Tasting Room and listen to some live music on the outdoor patio. A cool glass of wine or an August Hill Chill makes for a fun summer day. (815) 667-5211 August 13th, 2011 WINE BINGO! Famous Fossil Vineyard and Winery,395 W. Cedarville Rd., Freeport, IL From 3:00 to 5:00 we'll be calling our own version of Famous Fossil Wine Bingo! A glass of wine gets your one wine bingo card, a bottle gets you 4 cards. Each winner can enter a drawing for fabulous prizes. Come in and join the fun! 815-563-4665 August 27, 2011 PAINT AND POUR WITH GALENA ARTIST SANDRA PRINCIPE Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena Create a painting at Galena Cellars Vineyards! We'll be out on the patio, in the gorgeous country winery setting, taking in the view and creating a beautiful still life painting! I'm calling this "Paint and Pour" because we'll take a lunch break and sample galena Cellar Wines. A wine tasting is included in the class fee, compliments of Galena Cellar! Fee: $35 which includes a Galena Cellar Wine tasting! September 2,18,23,2011 LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO August Hill Winery 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 Stop by the tasteing room and enjoy live music. September 7, 2011 CITY PROVISIONS DELI CELEBRATION 1820 West Wilson, Chicago Join us for an in-store tasting as we toast the City Provision Deili's one-year anniversary. September 9, 2011 FALL ARTISAN SHOWCASE WEEKEND August Hill Winery 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 Meet the new Illinois artisans who are featured in our Tasting Room Gallery. Listen to live patio music by John Phillips. Check out the incredible artwork all weekend long. (815) 667-5211 September 10, 2011 INSIDER'S WINE CLUB EVENT & PAIRING August Hill Winery 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 Our Insider's Wine Club Members are invited to join us for a fun event. Listen to live music and enjoy a special pairing picked just for you! Our patio will be open to Insider's only on this afternoon and evening. (815) 667-5211 September 10, 2011 PAINT AND POUR WITH GALENA ARTIST SANDRA PRINCIPE Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena Create a painting at Galena Cellars Vineyards! We'll be out on the patio, in the gorgeous country winery setting, taking in the view and creating a beautiful still life painting! I'm calling this "Paint and Pour" because we'll take a lunch break and sample galena Cellar Wines. A wine tasting is included in the class fee, compliments of Galena Cellar! Fee: $35 which includes a Galena Cellar Wine tasting! September 10, 2011 DIXON WINE FESTIVAL Distinctive Gardens, Dixon August Hill Winery is pouring wine at this annual event where you can enjoy samples of wine, beer and good all for $20 per person. The first 400 people recieve a commemorative wine glass. 815-285-3496
September 16, 2011 KICKOFF CELEBRATION FOR VINTAGE ILLINOIS August Hill Winery 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL 61373 Kick Off the Vintage Illinois weekend right by stopping by the Tasting Room for live music on the patio paired with your favorite AHW wines. (815) 667-5211 September 17, 2011 VINTAGE ILLINOIS AT STARVED ROCK Matthissen State Park Join us for "An Extraordinary Wine Tasting Event!" Taste wines from 28 Illinois wineries while listening to live music in this beautiful Starved Rock setting.
October 15, 2011 SYYLIN' WITH MINOSAS AND FASHION ON THE PATIO Join August Hill Winery and kikaPapika for a morning of celebrating stylin' ladies with mimosas, fashion and fun! (815) 667-5211 October 20, 2011 November 18-19, 2011 NOUVEAU WINE WEEKEND A celebration of the release of Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery Nouvau Wine. Enjoy a traditional French stew at local restuarants followed by a horse-drawn wagon deliervies on Main Street. November 19, 2011 NOUVEAU LUNCHEON AT THE VINEYARD Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4746 North Ford Road, Galena Celebrate Nouveau with us at the Galena Cellars Vineyard! Sample the fall harvest and a preview of this year's vintage. Our artfully prepared lunch includes a bread bowl heaping with traditional French peasant stew accompanied by our newly released Nouveau wine. $19.95 per person. Reservation required; called 1-800-397-WINE.
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