Illinois Wine

05/26/2026

Outside opinions make better winemakers. Enter the 2026 Illinois State Fair Commercial Wine Competition by June 17 — open to commercial wineries everywhere. Professional judging, written feedback, and awards that get your wines noticed. 🍷

https://illinoiswine.com/page/wine-competition

05/08/2026

🎟️ Early Bird Deadline: May 15th!
Don't wait until the gate! Save $10 on every tasting admission when you buy before midnight on May 15th.

05/06/2026

New: Illinois Wine text club 🍷
Get first dibs on events, specials, and giveaways—no spam, just the good stuff!

Sign up by May 17 at illinoiswine.com (watch for the pop-up) and you’re entered to win a pair of tickets to Rosemont Uncorked or Corkless in Galena. Winner drawn May 18.

Already get our emails? Add your phone number and you’re in the drawing too.

05/02/2026

Rosemont Uncorked is back at Parkway Bank Park June 6–7 with Illinois wine, local food, and live music all weekend long.

This year’s stage features Gerald Dowd (often called Chicago’s hardest‑working drummer), Trapper Schoepp Trio, Dirt Road Reckoning, Radium City Rebels, Miles Nielsen and Kelly Steward Trio, Dan Hubbard Duo, and Ernie Hendrickson. Think a mix of full‑band country‑rock, bluesy grooves, rootsy Americana and singer‑songwriters rolling all weekend while you taste amazing reds, whites, rosés, meads, and bubbly from wineries across Illinois.

All tickets are flexible weekend passes, so you can come Saturday, Sunday, or both days with the same admission. Saturday hours are noon–7 p.m.; Sunday noon–5 p.m., with VIPs in at 11 a.m. for first pours and the best choice of seating.


https://rosemontuncorked.com/tickets/

04/02/2026

LAST CALL: EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS: $20 OFF TICKETS

We’re bringing the best of Illinois Wine to the heart of downtown Chicago! Join us Friday, April 10th, on the stunning Bar Avec rooftop for a curated tasting of our state's top-tier, award-winning wines.

🥂 Your Winners Table Experience Includes:
• 20+ Gold Medal wine tastings
• Lavish charcuterie spreads on the heated rooftop
• Skyline views and "Winners' Table" vibes

🎟️ SAVE $20: Use code AVEC20 at checkout.
Offer expires April 8th. Don't miss out!

Get Tickets: https://illinoiswine.com/event/winnerstable?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20off

03/26/2026

🍷Sip the state's champion wines with a Chicago rooftop view on April 10th at Bar Avec! ✨

We are so excited to finally invite you to our premier event of the season! If you've ever wanted to taste the absolute best of the best, this is your night. Join us on the stunning, heated Bar Avec rooftop for a curated journey through the best of Illinois wine.

Sip 20 award-winning wines—all top-tier medalists—while savoring lavish charcuterie boards and taking in the breathtaking city skyline. This is your chance to mingle with Award Winning Winemakers and discover why Illinois wine is the talk of the Midwest.

A quick heads-up for our followers: Because we want to keep this experience intimate, we only have 2 tasting blocks and a VERY limited amount of tickets available, and they are already selling fast. Tag your tasting partner below and grab your spots before they're gone! 👇

📅 Friday, April 10 📍 Bar Avec Rooftop, Chicago
🎟️ Reserve your spot at the table: Link to buy in comments!

03/19/2026

🍷Sip the state's champion wines with a Chicago rooftop view! ✨
We are so excited to finally invite you to our premier event of the season! If you've ever wanted to taste the absolute best of the best, this is your night. Join us on the stunning, heated Bar Avec rooftop for a curated journey through the best of Illinois wine.

Sip 20 award-winning wines—all top-tier medalists—while savoring lavish charcuterie boards and taking in the breathtaking city skyline. This is your chance to mingle with Award Winning Winemakers and discover why Illinois wine is the talk of the Midwest.

A quick heads-up for our followers: Because we want to keep this experience intimate, we only have 2 tasting blocks and a VERY limited amount of tickets available, and they are already selling fast. Tag your tasting partner below and grab your spots before they're gone! 👇

📅 Friday, April 10 📍 Bar Avec Rooftop, Chicago
🎟️ Reserve your spot at the table:

Join us at Bar Avec for an exclusive evening celebrating top-tier wines and exquisite charcuterie - a night fit for champions!

03/08/2026

Sunday Vibes at the illinoisproducts Expo. So many Illinois Products to come sample and purchase…oh, and do not forget to stop by the in the upper level of the Expo Building on the Illinois State Fair Grounds!

03/07/2026

Come to the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the Illinois Product Expo where 15 wineries from across the state are pouring wines in the Experience!

01/24/2026

Join us at the Midwest Wine & Grape Summit, the premier regional event for grape growers, winemakers, and winery professionals across the Midwest.

Experience three days of education, networking, and hands-on learning at historic Mount Pleasant Estates in Augusta, Missouri, with dedicated tracks in viticulture, enology, and marketing. This joint conference from the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance, Missouri Wine & Grape Board, and Missouri Vintners Association builds on the success of past events and is designed for both newer and experienced industry members.

If you’re serious about improving wine quality, vineyard performance, and winery profitability, you don’t want to miss this summit. Check out the full program and register now to secure your spot and lock in the best available rates before the January 31 early-bird deadline.

Join the premier 2026 Midwest Wine & Grape Summit in Augusta, MO. A joint conference by IGGVA and the Missouri Wine Board featuring viticulture, enology, and marketing workshops.