Dedicated Email - Tuesday - 09/01/2026 - Illinois Wine - Vintage Illinois Wine Festival

Ready for the ultimate autumn road trip? The state's largest outdoor wine festival is back on September 19–20 in North Utica, IL (right near Starved Rock!).

Gather your crew and head down to Carey Memorial Park for two days of local wine, live music, and incredible food truck bites under the trees.

• 20+ Local Illinois Wineries: Taste your way through crisp whites, bold reds, sweet fruit wines, and rosés from winemakers across the state.

• 1 Pass = Full Weekend Access: Standard tickets work for Saturday, Sunday, or BOTH days—giving you built-in weather backup to pick the best day to go!

• Live Music & Food Trucks: Pack your lawn chairs and hang out all afternoon.

DO312 VIP GIVEAWAY: We're giving away a VIP 4-Pack! Winners get 1-hour early entry to beat the lines, extra tasting tickets, souvenir glasses, and exclusive Illinois wine gifts.

Enter below for your chance to win, or buy your tickets with code ‘Do312’ for 20% off!