Wine On The Fox 2019 Ticket Packages On Sale

OSWEGO, IL — Want to sip wine while supporting community events? If so, wine ticket packages are now on sale for Oswego's Wine on the Fox, returning for the 13th year Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 at Village Square Park, near Oswego Village Hall in an effort to avoid downtown construction. According to the Village of Oswego, this year’s Wine on the Fox will take place rain or shine from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 4, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 5, featuring the best Illinois wines, and wines from Spain, Italy, California and other locations.

Celebrate the return of spring at the family-friendly event, as there will be food vendors, live music from Wild Daisy, Cadillac Groove and other fan favorites, in addition to children's activities, according to the Village.

Admission and ticket packages:

• Free to enter
• A commemorative 2019 Wine on the Fox glass and wristband are required to consume alcohol at the festival and are included in every package.
• Buy your wine package online before the May event and save $5 on every package, plus get additional tickets. Presales end at 3 p.m. Friday, May 3.
• Intro to Wine Package: $15; 7 wine tasting tickets, a commemorative glass, and a wristband.
• Wine Lovers Package: $20; 14 wine tasting tickets, a commemorative glass, and a wristband.
• Wine for Two Package: $25; 14 wine tasting tickets, two commemorative glasses, and two wristbands.
• Additional wine tickets are available for $1 each at the event.
• Buy presale ticket packages online (a small fee will be applied), or in-person at Oswego Village Hall, 100 Parkers Mill.
• Wine glasses, wristbands and tickets purchased online can be picked up at Will Call the day of the event.
• Packages will be available at the gate for an additional $5.

The Illinois wine industry has exploded in recent years, the Village said, joining the ranks of other famed wine-growing regions. While you're enjoying the spring event, you're also supporting Oswego event programming and community amenities throughout the year, including Fourth of July fireworks, Movies in the Park and other fun for Oswego families. According to the Village, these are made possible because of the contributions of Wine on the Fox sponsors, participating businesses and attendees.

Know before you go

• No beverages may be brought into the festival park, except water, milk and children’s drinks.
• Designated drivers are rewarded for their role in keeping the event and our community safe with complimentary bottled water and soda. The designated driver tent is sponsored by the Oswego Rotary Club, as a part of its Operation Impact, an initiative to reduce teen driving accidents in Oswego, according to the Village.

Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success, and the Village said financial donations are available to non-profit Oswego-based organizations that provide volunteers. Contact Julie Hoffman atjhoffman@oswegoil.org or call 630-551-2344 for more information.

>> Sponsor Wine on the Fox

For more information or to buy tickets visit wineonthefox.com.