Wine aficionados will have a unique opportunity to sample over 150 wines from more than 15 local wineries at Downtown Oak Park’s seventh annual Uncork Illinois event.
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Participating wineries:
CASTLE FINN VINEYARD & WINERY
VILLAGE VINTNER WINERY
AUGUST HILL WINERY
PRAIRIE STATE WINERY
JUICY LUZY SANGRIA
COOPER’S HAWK WINERY
WILD BLOSSOM MEADERY
MASSBACH RIDGE WINERY
CITY WINERY
ILLINOIS SPARKLING CO.
ROSARIO BRUNO’S FERGEDABOUDIT VINEYARD & WINERY
LAVENDAR CREST WINERY
GLUNZ FAMILY WINERY & CELLARS
VIN312 WINERY
“Tasting Access” Admission is $25 at entrance tents (cash only, while supplies last) or $20 Advance “Tasting Access” Admission tickets can be purchased online. “Tasting Access” includes a free souvenir glass and eight tastings tickets.
Advance “Tasting Access” Admission tickets are available online until noon on Thursday, June 6th. Downtown Oak Park will mail Advance “Tasting Access” Admission tickets purchased online by Thursday, June 6th to the address provided. Bring your ticket to entrance tents to be exchanged for your wine glass and eight tasting tickets.
Also available at entrance tents:
– Additional tasting tickets – $1
– Full glass of wine tickets – $8
– Vineyards will also sell wines by the bottle – prices vary
A portion of event proceeds benefit Animal Care League.
Entrance Tents
Two entrance tents located at North Marion Street (Lake/Marion) and South Marion Street (North Blvd/Marion) will open at 1PM and continue until 8:30PM. You must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol – a driver’s license or state ID will be required at check-in.
Transportation
Participants are encouraged to use public transportation. (Metra and CTA Green Line are located at Marion Street and North Boulevard. A number of PACE buses pass through Oak Park.) Click here for more information.
Parking
Designated drivers are highly encouraged. Click here for village parking lot information. The Emerson parking garage is a fantastic option for parking, and directly across from Target!
Street Closing
Marion Street between Lake Street and North Boulevard will be closed for this Event. Westgate will be closed to traffic from Boss Borrito and Dye Hard Yarns going east to Marion Street, but the cul-de-sac will remain open. Streets will close at approximately 8am.
Please Note
All ticket sales are final — no refunds.
Event will be held rain or shine.
Event organizers encourage all participants to drink responsibly.
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