Tinley Brew & Vine Expands To 2 Days At New Venue, Tickets On Sale Now

TINLEY PARK, IL — Tickets are on sale now for Tinley's Brew & Vine Fest, now expanded to two days and moved to a new venue. This year's event is set for Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6, and will be held at Odyssey Country Club.

"A facelift to a familiar event and an extra day to enjoy!" the TInley Park Chamber of Commerce said on the event's website.

Previously held at the Tinely Convention Center, chamber staff decided to freshen the event up with a move to Odyssey Country Club, 19110 Ridgeland Ave.

"The change of venue was to change the event up, do a little bit of a makeover," said Executive Director Tom McNulty. "A little bit of a smaller footprint, but allows a more of an intimate environment, little cozier with the vendors and the vintners, and the food vendors, as well."

Fest hours will be 7 to 11 p.m. each day, with VIP access opening an hour earlier. Also new this year is a bourbon tasting to be held on Saturday, April 6. The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill will host the tasting which will feature a "multitude" of bourbons to sip, McNulty said.

"More and more, people are interested in the exploding bourbon culture," organizers said. "Its popularity has driven distillers to pioneer craft distilleries all over the United States."

Tickets are $40 for single-day entry; each day must be purchased separately. VIP access tickets are $55 for single-day entry. Access to the bourbon tasting is a separate ticket, for $30. Designated driver tickets are available for $15 each, for those who wish to enjoy all the event has to offer with the exception of alcoholic beverages. No alcohol will be served to designated driver ticket holders. All ticket sales are available online.

Space is limited at the new venue, and the event is expected to sell out quickly.

The event is adults-only, and participants must be 21 to participate in the beer, wine, and bourbon tasting. Parents should make alternate arrangements for their children’s care during the event. All guests must be prepared with photo identification showing proof of age.

A complete list of beer and wine offerings is still in the works, but as of Feb. 26, vendors include:

BEER

• Brothership Brews
• Flipside Brewing
• Trails Edge Brewing Company
• Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
• Paulaner USA
• Flossmoor Brewing Co.

WINE

• SIP Wine Bar & Restaurant
• Simply Love Wines
• Vintrendi Wine Company
• August Hill Winery / Illinois Sparkling Co.
• Lavender Crest Winery
• Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery
• All Cindy's Mixes

FOOD VENDORS

• Odyssey Country Club (all hot, prepared offerings)
• Ben's Soft Pretzels
• Nothing Bundt Cakes

Tables and chairs are set up for your convenience. No outside food or beverages are allowed into the event. Appropriate attire is required.

Posh Arrivals has been designated as the official transportation company for the event. Guests can purchase a $55 round trip or $30 one way. Rate quoted is based on 2 people within 10 miles of event.

The fest will also include live entertainment each day; the lineup is still in progress, McNulty told Patch.