Naperville Wine Festival

The Naperville Wine Festival returns to town Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20 at its new location – CityGate Centre, the home of the Calamos Investments corporate campus located at the intersection of I-88 and Route 59. The festival welcomes two new presenting sponsors – Calamos Investments and Continental Audi of Naperville. Featuring more than 300 fine wines from across the globe, the 9th annual Naperville Wine Festival presents the perfect opportunity to learn about the world of wine. From novice to professional, the Festival welcomes all wine lovers to partake in an enriching and informative celebration of wine. “We are pleased to host the Naperville Wine Festival at CityGate Centre on the corporate campus of Calamos Investments and to continue the tradition for those who appreciate great wine and a truly enjoyable community event,” said John P. Calamos, Sr., CEO and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Calamos Investments. Beer lovers will enjoy the Blue Moon Beer Garden – a beer garden experience featuring sampling of Blue Moon seasonal flavors. The Grand Victoria Casino Entertainment Stage will feature interactive wine seminars and cooking demonstrations by experts in the field. To complement the wine, many of Chicago’s fine restaurants, including SugarToad, CityGate Grille and PRIME BurgerHouse, will be on site selling their gourmet specialties. Festival guests may relax and enjoy menu items from these dining establishments and more in the BlueCross BlueShield Family Food Pavilion. Festival hours are Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday night ticket sales end at 8:30 p.m. and alcohol sampling and sales end at 9:30 p.m. Saturday ticket sales end at 7:30 p.m. and alcohol sampling and sales end at 8:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds benefits The Naperville Area Humane Society. Adult Wine Tasting Tickets are $27 in advance and $35 at the door. This ticket price includes a souvenir wine glass, ten tastings, a Festival Program, access to food and wine demonstrations and musical entertainment. Additional tasting coupons may be purchased at the festival. Designated Driver Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.napervillewinefestival.com or by phone at 877-772-5425. CityGate Centre is a true mixed-use development that encompasses 31 acres in the quickly growing East-West Corridor submarket of Chicago. For more details, visit www.napervillewinefestival.com or call 847-382-1480. Or, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/napervillewinefestival and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NaperWineFest.

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