8th Annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest

The eighth annual Lincoln Park Wine Fest transforms tranquil Jonquil Park into a wonderland of wine October 4-6. Wine and Food pavilions spread out across the park offering wines from around the world, food, and accouterments, with sommeliers and brand ambassadors on hand to assist wine newbies and the most sophisticated viticulturalists alike.

Lincoln Park Wine Fest takes place in Jonquil Park (1001 W. Wrightwood Avenue) October 4-6, Friday 5-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. General Admission tickets are starting at $40 in advance and $65 (if available) at the door. VIP packages are starting at $79. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://chicagoevents.com/event/lincoln-park-wine-fest/

Festgoers can choose from a number two hour tasting sessions held throughout the weekend. During the session, general admission ticket holders will enjoy access to the festival market, twelve tasting tickets and a commemorative tasting glass. VIP ticket holders receive an additional five tastings of carefully curated specialty wines, a commemorative tasting glass, private seating area and restrooms. Plus, an – Exclusive VIP entrance for easy access to event.

Varietals on the VIP tasting list include offerings from wineries located in every corner of the grape-growing world from La Baraja Red in Spain, to Verdon Estate in Napa Valley, to Morópio Amarone della Valpolicella Classico in Italy. Other prestigious wineries featured on the VIP list include Ovis, Zialena, Bella Glos, Chasing Lions and more. Specialty wines retail for over $50 a bottle in store, making the VIP tasting a unique and economical experience.

Fest goers will enjoy tunes spun by a DJ, food from Polombia (dumplings), Taqueria La Ciudad (Mexican) and El Coqui Restaurant (Puerto Rican, Colombian) and browse wine related craft and merchant vendors.

Lincoln Park Wine Fest is hosted by the Wrightwood Neighbors Association. Proceeds from the event will benefit Wrightwood Neighbors Conversation Program including care of Jonquil Park. Jonquil Park is located at 1001 W. Wrightwood Ave. in Chicago. For more information visit

visit https://chicagoevents.com/event/lincoln-park-wine-fest/

Tasting Session Times
Friday, Oct 4: 5 to 7pm; 8 to 10pm
Saturday, Oct. 5: 11am to 1pm; 2pm to 4pm; 5pm to 7pm; 8pm to 10pm
Sunday, Oct. 6: 11am to 1pm; 2pm to 4pm; 5pm to 7pm

Examples of VIP Wines

Mer Soleil, Anniversary Chardonnay 2020

Cartuxa- Évora Colheita Tinto 2017

Comstock – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Examples of General Admission Wines

Cork Alliance – Uno Rose

Ross Importers – Real Sangria

Etude Wines- Pinot Noir

The Wrightwood Neighbors Association is the community group for all people living in the area bounded by Halsted and Fullerton and Lakewood and Diversey. It is the neighborhood’s central source of information and activity, with a goal to help you meet those who live around you, keep you informed of events in the area, and provide you with a direct link to the planning and development of our community. Its mission is to promote local safety and a healthy and vibrant community through the cooperative efforts of local residents and businesses.

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