Chicago Wine Festival - Lincoln Park Wine Festival 2021
Event Information
Description
The Sixth Annual Lincoln Park Wine Festival kicks off June 2021 with wine, sangria and sparkling tastings from 50+ worldwide varietals. Vino, Wein, Vin, and did we say sangria? Worldwide and regional wines will showcase their art form that your taste buds love. Your tasting experience in iconic Jonquil Park is accompanied with live jazz musicians, pianists, and rock music on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, ignite the night on Friday evening with our house music party. You can also explore the open-air flower market and take home your favorite bottled wine after your session. In complaince with the CDC, we've implented enhanced safety and sanitization measures to ensure a safe and health atmosphere for all guests in attendance.
Elevated Cuisine - Pair your wine selections with curated menus with the NEW Food & Wine Passport. Cheeses, meats, warm bites, hors d'oeuvres, and fresh grilled vegetables are few of the many offerings available from local participating restaurants. See, smell and sample regional chef and sommelier demonstrations at the NEW Wine & Dine Stage.
Guests can select between the following sessions with limited capacity.
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Friday, June 4 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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Saturday, June 5 - Session 1 - from 11:00AM - 4:00PM
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Saturday, June 5 - Session 2 - from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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Sunday, June 6 from 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Buy your tickets Early as this event sells out!
General Admission - Early Bird Special $30, $50 at the Gate
Limited to 2,000 people per session.
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(15) standard tastings
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Stemmed commemorative wine glass
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Tasting access
VIP Admission - $75
Limited to 200 people per session.
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(15) standard tasting + (5) additional specialty wine tastings
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Access to Mimosa Lounge seating area with hors d'oeuvres
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Stemmed commemorative wine glass
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Extended Tasting access
Designated Driver Admission - $20
Limited to 150 passes per session. This does not grant you access to sample wine, only access to tasting area/event site.
Proceeds benefit the Wrightwood Neighbors Conversation Program including care of Jonquil Park.
Transportation: Jonquil Park - 1001 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60614. Public Transportation is encouraged. The park is easily accessible by the #8, #11, #74 bus lines or by Brown Line stop at Diversey, two blocks north of Jonquil Park, or the Red, Brown and Purple line stop at Fullerton located near DePaul University. Jonquil Park is located three blocks north of Fullerton on Sheffield. Please do not drink and drive. Uber/Lyft/Rideshare is encouraged.
Alternative Transportation: Located at the six corner intersection of of Lincoln, Sheffield and Wrightwood.
*** Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to enter. All sales are final. Admission and tickets are DAY AND SESSION SPECIFIC, and are non-refundable or transferable. Tickets may not be shared. Unused tickets may not be returned. ***
Some of Our Attendees' Favorite Past Participating Wines:
1000 Stories
7 Deadly
Alamos
Barefoot
Belleruche
Bigode
Bonterra
Bovin
Buena Vista
Ca’Bolani
Casillero de Diablo
Castello di Albola
Catan Pisco
Charles Krug
Chronic Cellars
City Winery
Cline Farmhouse
Colossal
Dark Horse
DeLoach
Echelon
Enroute
The Federalist
Ferrari Carano
Fetzer
Frenchington
Frontera
Harken
Infinito
JCB
Kamnik
La Crema
Line 39
Loco Lopez
Masottina
Matanzas Creek
Mawby Lawrence
Mesh & Bone
Mohua
Oliver
Opolo
Outer Sounds
Rainstorm
Raymond Family
Relax
Ribbonwood
Robert Mondavi
Rodney Strong
Ryder Estate
Pasqua
Pavo
Podrum Radovanovic
Pratsch
Predator
Prophecy
Riondo Spago Nero
Round Barn Farm
Rutherford Ranch
Scarpetta
Soleil
Summer Water
Tabor Hill
True Myth
Tussock
Upshot
Villa Maria
Villa Sandi
VIN312
Whispering Angel
Whitehaven
+ Many More
Stay Tuned for Our 2021 Wine Selection Announcement!
Looking for sponsorship and vending opportunities at this event? Please contact Norine at 312-799-0354 or by email at nsmyth@sponsorchicago.com.
2020 Festival Ticket Exchange Policy: Due to COVID-19, our annual 2020 May festival was postponed to September to ensure the health and safety of guests and wine pourers. The City of Chicago and Chicago Park District would not be permitting any events through September 7, 2020, therefore postponing Lincoln Park Wine Fest to June, 2021. All pre-purchased 2020 tickets will be granted for 2021's festival. Guests can email ebravo@chicagoevents to reschedule their 2020 day-specific ticket to a new June 2021 date.