Sponsored By

IGGVA-Illinois Grape Growers & Vintners Association, Franklin County Tourism Bureau, and The Illinois Artisans Shop & Visitors Center.

© 2005-2008 Illinois Wine & Art Festival

Come taste the best that Illinois has to offer at the Illinois Wine & Art Festival at Rend Lake. The Festival, in its seventh season, is the premier regional wine & art event of the year featuring tasting of wine from over a dozen leading Illinois wineries, presentations by Illinois artists, and entertainment by local musicians. Specialty foods unique to the region will be available to complement the Illinois wines.

Over 50 of Illinois' best known and finest artists will
demonstrate and sell their art.
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Taste, learn about and buy the wonderful wines of more than a dozen Illinois Wineries. An educational tent will be the site of hourly presentations by wine experts on how to taste wine, the uniqueness of our Illinois Wines and pairing the foods that go best with them. Educators will also discuss the winemaking process and the art of growing the French/American vines that make Illinois wines so special.
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The Rend Lake complex and the Illinois Artisans Center is an ideal setting for the Illinois Wine and Art Festival, not only for its scenic beauty, but also for the many unique activities available to the visitor.

A 27-hole gold course, a marina, a resort, many antique shops and bed and breakfasts are just a few of the highlights of Rend Lake.

Enjoy delicious regional foods such as prawns, pies and barbeques.

Enjoy a variety of music and theatre entertainment scheduled for this year's Festival.
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