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Here's the 2011 Festival of the Vine SUNDAY Schedule and Entertainment Lineup!
A look at the offerings and entertainment options on Sunday, Sept. 11.
Enjoy Geneva’s shops, dining, special in-store events and activities all day.
French Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
S. Third & South Streets
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Local and regional merchants showcase merchandise in a European-styleopen air market.
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Kids’ Corner: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Courthouse Parking Lot, James and Fourth streets
- KIDS: Finish with the finishing touches on the . Green thumbs are in order to create some landscaping on this multi-festival community projec tthat will be donated to Mutual Ground.
- Get your game on with “Game It Up”; a 28-foot gaming trailer will be set up for battling, racing, dancing and doing just about anything gaming related for FREE.
- Visit the of Geneva, Inc. booth.
- Crafts, fun and more await all at Kids’ Corner!
Arts & Craft Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
South Third and Campbell Streets
The event features 75+ exhibitors from Illinois and five states.
: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
477 S. Third Street, Suite 100
Wine tasting daily. Serving Sangria and 40 different wines by the glass on our patio. Live entertainment Sunday (2:30 – 5:30 p.m.) on the patio. Call 630-232-9463 for info.
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
1800 W. State St.
Oscar Swan wants to welcome autumn and share our famous breakfast buffet with you. Set in our gathering building with firepit and gardens. Enjoy Chef Pat’s custom ordered omelets and much more. $19.95/person. Please call 630-232-0173 to reserve your spot.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
404 S. Third St.
Ten tasting stations on our front lawn will offer samplings of several local wineries, including Lynfred, Prairie State, Illinois River, Door County, Glunz Family Winery, and Acquaviva, plus many more wines from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Sample a great selection of International reds, whites and several seasonal local winessuch as Pumpkin, Apple & Hallowine. Our special guest, German Winemaker , owner of Schlink Haus, will be on hand to sign your bottle of wine. Serving on the front lawn from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The first three samples are free to those over 21, and additional samples may be purchased for a small price, with all proceeds from samplings benefiting the Geneva Community Chest, which serves more than 20 local charities.
Flower Market: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Courthouse lawn – S. Third Street
Fun fall decorations for indoors and out. Flowers, pumpkins, gourds, Halloweendecorations, unique art and more. Sales and display by.
Free Scenic Trolley Rides: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The trolley will take you between festival events. Stops:
- Sixth and State streets
- Hamilton and Fourth streets
- Third and Campbell streets
- Third and Fulton streets
: 12-4 p.m.
513 S. Third Street
Join Geneva's premier wine bar cafe and resident sommelier / owner Lawrence Colburn for an international wine and cheese tasting; limited seating, first come basis. Live entertainment on the patio Friday night and Saturday night.
Free Horse-Drawn Antique Carriage Rides: 1-4 p.m.
Courthouse – South Third and James Streets
Live Demos on Harvest Market Stage Sunday
- 1 p.m.: —Create a fall twist with your home décor
- 3 p.m.: —Bring the fall produce to your family dinner table
: 2-4 p.m.
515 W. State St.
Join us for a wine presentation of undeniable value buys for summer and fall. Find your new favorites, reacquaint with old. Hot prices on everything from cellar gems to wines for every meal. Robert Mondavi put it best: A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine!
Sunday Entertainment
On the stage at the Flavor Fare, Fourth and State streets
1-5 p.m.: The Blind Roosevelts—Move to a mix of acoustic/electric rock laced withstrong harmony vocals
