Festival Of The Vine Returns For 43rd Year

GENEVA, IL — One of Geneva's most popular seasonal events, Festival of the Vine is set to return Sept. 5-7.

In its 43rd year, the event brings together local food, wine and live music for a family-friendly weekend.

Activities will be centered around South Fourth and James streets, where a big tasting tent highlights "some of Geneva's favorite restaurants serving up signature small plates."

While food and drinks are the stars of the festival, the event will also feature live music, an arts and crafts show, wine-themed merchant events, business booths and children's activities. Guests will also have the opportunity to take complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides.

"This is one of those feel-good, food-filled weekends that really brings the community together," Johanna Patterson, communications director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, said in a statement.

To sample their way through the event, guests can purchase tickets sold in increments of $20. Tickets can be purchased online or day-of at the door.

Detailed food and beverage pricing as well as the schedule of events for the weekend will be available mid-August, organizers said.