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Celebrate autumn at Festival of the Vine For 30+ years, the Festival of the Vine has highlighted and celebrated the flavors of fall and the bountiful harvest. Celebrate this year, September 7 - 9. Voted One of the Best Festivals by 2012 Kane County Chronicle’s Best of the Fox Reader’s Choice Awards, this festival is set in the picture-perfect downtown of Geneva, IL and is hosted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce with support from the City of Geneva. Our Flavor Fare, full of international and seasonal cuisine prepared by Geneva restaurateurs paired with a diverse selection of wines, will be the centerpiece of this year’s celebration. Festival goers can sample excellent food and wine, while enjoying live local and Chicagoland entertainment at our giant outdoor tent at State and Fourth streets. New restaurants, new menus, a whole new culinary experience in 2012. Food & decorating demonstrations will take place at Fourth and James streets on the side of Geneva’s old courthouse. Stroll down James and Third streets to discover Business Booths, Flower Market Arts & Crafts show, carriage and trolley rides. Many other special events are slated throughout the entire downtown during
Festival of the Vine so take time to get acquainted with all Geneva has to offer. Plan a second trip to sample more of our worldclass accommodations, one-of-a-kind shops and exquisite eateries. The Festival of the Vine is supported by various community members. The Geneva Chamber of Commerce thanks all of our volunteers, businesses, sponsors, donors and the City of Geneva for making this harvest festival possible. We also appreciate the advertisers featured in this publication. Shopping locally benefits everyone, so please stop in and support these fine businesses during your visit. More reasons to celebrate await you at our Christmas Walk and House Tour December 7-8. Be sure to mark your calendars for this holiday celebration complete with charming house tours, carolers, seasonal goodies and the arrival of Santa Lucia and Santa Claus. For more information about upcoming events call 630232-6060 or www.genevachamber.com
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FESTIVAL OF THE VINE What: An autumn harvest celebration featuring fine food, wine tasting, flower markets, food and flower demonstrations, arts and crafts show, live music, kids’ activities and more. When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. Where: Downtown Geneva, North Fourth and Rt. 38 (West State St.). Geneva’s train station is located on South Third Street just blocks from the festival (Metra Union Pacific West Line). Who: Hosted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce Cost: Free general admission. Cost for food & wine tickets. Cash only please. Parking: Public parking throughout the downtown, courtesy of Geneva merchants. Visit www.genevachamber.com for locations. Information: Call 630-232-6060, or visit www. genevachamber.com/festivalofthevine.html for details.
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Make a stop at S. Third & Campbell streets and shop for gifts or for yourself at the Arts & Crafts Show, on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features 75+ exhibitors from Illinois and four states. “All types of contemporary arts and original crafts will be showcased,” said Karen Yackley, show coordinator. “Craft lovers will find a diversity of artists and numerous local favorites,” added Karen. Brad Millard from Escanaba, Michigan brings his unique birdbaths and copper sprinklers. Just over the border in Wisconsin, Kevin Johnson hailing from Fennimore
and John Vance from Bristol will be exhibiting free standing wood puzzles and ceramic tile cutting boards respectively. Several local neighbors will be on hand to present their hand-crafted items. Kelly Desmond from Geneva will be back with her beautifully crafted pillows, Marge Vermatt from Batavia will showcase fall floral, Karen Swanberry will be bringing her original watercolors from her home in Aurora and Stephanie Andrews, Batavia, displays her silk tie purses. As always, the show will be a nice mix of old favorites and new and talented exhibitors, who will be coming to Geneva for the first time.
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The Festival of the Vine has been made possible through the generosity of several sponsors: BMO Harris Bank – Entertainment Stage Cadence Health - Volunteer Sponsor Chicago Tribune – Sponsor Booth The Chiropractic People – Sponsor Booth Elite Remodeling Group – Sponsor Booth Gerald Nissan Subaru Hyundai – Sponsor Booth GreenFields of Geneva - Entertainment Stage Home Improvement Network – Sponsor Booth Kane County Chronicle – Harvest Stage Nissan of St. Charles – Mobile Display at S. Fourth & State Streets Plandscape, Inc. – Greenery on Entertainment Stage & Harvest Stage Renewal by Andersen – Sponsor Booth SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits – Trolley Shodeen – Family Art Activity St. Charles Bank & Trust – Dining Tent
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Schedule of Events Friday, Sept. 7
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During Festival of the Vine, get acquainted with Geneva’s shops, eateries and services. Stop in to check out special in- store/restaurant events and activities.*Hours vary throughout the festival.
During Festival of the Vine, get acquainted with Geneva’s shops, eateries and services.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Anderson Animal Shelter Jewelry Faire. Special Preview Event with special door prizes (admission $10) Regular shopping hours: 11 am – 7 pm Fri & Sat. American Legion - 22 South Second Street 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Market with flowers, pumpkins, gourds, Halloween decorations, unique art and more by The Pure Gardener. Old Courthouse lawn – South Third Street 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Geneva History Center features three exhibits: “A Celebration of Rural America,” a traveling exhibition with original prints by three of the best known Regionalists, the Community Photo Contest and “Greetings from Geneva” Geneva History Center– 113 South Third Street 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Flavor Fare. Sampling of restaurant fare, wine and musical entertainment. Wine tent opens at noon. Ticket booth closes at 9:30 p.m. West State and North Fourth streets. Dining tent sponsored by St. Charles Bank & Trust 1 to 4 p.m. – Complimentary horse-drawn antique carriage rides. Old Courthouse – South Third & James streets 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Entertainment with Under the Willow. Soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, a fiddle, guitar and a mandolin. Under the Willow is a must see. Stage at West State and North Fourth streets 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Entertainment with Billy Elton. Listen to the celebration of the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Featuring Reid Spears on piano and vocals. Stage at West State and North Fourth streets 8 to 9:30 p.m. – Entertainment with Assisted Living. Enjoy classic Rock...with diverse hits from Jackson Browne to the Allman Brothers Stage at West State and North Fourth streets. Friday Entertainment sponsored by Geneva Chamber of Commerce (GCC)
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Stop in to check out special in-store/restaurant events and activities. *Hours vary throughout the festival. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Sidewalk Art at Geneva Library. Use your imagination to create a sidewalk masterpiece! Chalk will be provided, or you may bring your own. All ages welcome. Registration is not required. James and South Second streets, in front of library 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kids’ Corner Crafts, fun and more await all at Kids’ Corner! North side, Courthouse lawn - James & Fourth Streets. Sponsored by Shodeen 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Arts & Crafts Show South Third and Campbell streets 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Flower Market with flowers, pumpkins, gourds, Halloween decorations, unique art and more by The Pure Gardener. Old Courthouse lawn – South Third Street 11 a.m. – Demonstration on Harvest Stage with Geneva ACE Hardware “Grills Gone Wild”, create a quick meal that will sizzle. James and Fourth streets. Sponsored by Kane County Chronicle. Stage greenery provided by Plandscape, Inc. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Geneva History Center features three exhibits: “A Celebration of Rural America,” a traveling exhibition with original prints by three of the best known Regionalists, the Community Photo Contest and “Greetings from Geneva” Geneva History Center– 113 South Third Street 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Complimentary scenic Trolley Rides to take you between festival events. Stops: Third & Campbell streets, Third & Fulton streets, Sixth & State streets, Hamilton & Fourth streets. Co-sponsored by Geneva Chamber of Commerce and SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Anderson Animal Shelter Jewelry Faire. 4,000+ pieces of jewelry, bake sale, better handbags. $5 suggested donation. American Legion - 22 South Second Street
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Flavor Fare. Sampling of restaurant fare, wine and musical entertainment. Wine tent opens at noon. Ticket booth closes at 9:30 p.m. West State and North Fourth streets Dining tent sponsored by St. Charles Bank & Trust 12 to 1 p.m. - State Street Dance will be performing pieces from their 2 annual shows this past June, Swan Lake and King of the Pridelands. Voted “The Best” Dance School/Studio in our area from the Best of the Fox, State Street brings you a variety of dance, specializing in ballet. We hope you enjoy the performance! Stage at West State and North Fourth streets 1 p.m. – Demonstration on Harvest Stage with EvenFlow Music & Spirits Start fall with EvenFlow’s harvest of beets, mushrooms & scallops paired with a great wine. James and Fourth streets. Sponsored by Kane County Chronicle. Stage greenery provided by Plandscape, Inc. 1 to 4 p.m. – Complimentary horse-drawn antique carriage rides. Old Courthouse – South Third & James streets 3 p.m. – Demonstration on Harvest Stage with All Chocolate Kitchen Award winning Chef Alain Roby designs a cornucopia made entirely of sugar. James and Fourth streets. Sponsored by Kane County Chronicle. Stage greenery provided by Plandscape, Inc. 4 to 5:30 p.m. – Entertainment with Swings n’ Arrows. Jazz Sextet led by trumpeter John Lash. Get hip to the sweet sounds of 40’s swing, 50’s bop, and 60’s cool jazz. Stage at West State and North Fourth streets 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Entertainment with Lincoln Don’t Lie. Celebrate some of today’s great country music with a new twang to some great alternative hits. Stage at West State and North Fourth streets 7:30 p.m. – Introduction of 2013 line-up for Dancing with the Geneva Stars – Cultural Arts Commission Stage at West State and North Fourth streets 8 to 10 p.m. – Entertainment with Hiline Band. Listen to seasoned professionals deliver great Motown music, ‘70s & ‘80s party songs and a touch of swing. Stage at West State and North Fourth streets. Saturday Entertainment sponsored by BMO Harris Bank.
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Sunday, Sept. 9 During Festival of the Vine, get acquainted with Geneva’s shops, eateries and services. Stop in to check out special in-store/restaurant events and activities. *Hours vary throughout the festival. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – French Market. Local and regional merchants showcase merchandise in a European-style open air market. South Third and South streets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kids’ Corner Crafts, fun and more await all at Kids’ Corner! Courthouse Lawn - James & Fourth Streets. Sponsored by Shodeen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Arts & Crafts show South Third and Campbell streets 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flavor Fare. Sampling of restaurant fare, wine and musical entertainment. Wine tent opens at noon. Ticket booth closes at 4:30 p.m. West State and North Fourth streets. Dining tent sponsored by St. Charles Bank & Trust 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Market with flowers, pumpkins, gourds, Halloween decorations, unique art and more by The Pure Gardener Old Courthouse lawn – South Third Street 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Complimentary scenic Trolley Rides to take you between festival events. Stops: Third & Campbell streets, Third & Fulton streets, Sixth & State streets, Hamilton & Fourth streets. Co-sponsored by Geneva Chamber of Commerce and SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits. 1 p.m. – Demonstration on Harvest Stage with Little Traveler. Create a Fall twist with your home décor. James and Fourth streets. Sponsored by Kane County Chronicle. Stage greenery provided by Plandscape, Inc. 1 to 4 p.m. – Complimentary horse-drawn antique carriage rides. Old Courthouse – South Third & James streets 12 to 4 p.m. – Entertainment with The Blind Roosevelts. Move to a mix of acoustic/ electric rock laced with strong harmony vocals. Stage at West State and North Fourth streets. Sunday Entertainment sponsored by GreenFields of Geneva 2 p.m. – The Natural Resources Committee of Geneva’s live auction of the painted barrels from Rain Barrels on Parade to promote environmental awareness. 212 S. Third Street (terrace of The Paper Merchant) 3 p.m. – Demonstration on Harvest Stage with Peaceful Parlour. Learn about the healing qualities of nourishing herbal tea infusions and how to prepare them. James and Fourth streets. Sponsored by Kane County Chronicle. Stage greenery provided by Plandscape, Inc.
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Taste Temptations at Flavor Fare Ticket Booth Hours: Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Ticket sales required for food and wine) Each ticket is $1 (cash only); Entrees cost $1 - $5 each. Wine cost $4 - $10 a glass. Visitors to Flavor Fare can sample from 22 of Geneva’s new, as well as long-time favorite restaurants. Geneva’s culinary diversity is available for tasting. From savory appetizers to delectable desserts, the Flavor Fare has what you are craving. Flavor Fare Hours: Fri & Sat. 11 am. – 10 pm.; Sun. 11 am – 5 pm Dining Tent sponsored by St. Charles Bank & Trust 318 Coffeehouse: Chocolate Awesomeness -3 Graham’s Ice Cream Bar-3 Chocolate Chip Cookie-2 Chez Moi Café & Catering: Steak-Frite Mini Sandwich-5 Ham, Egg & Gruyère Galette-4 Traditional Butter & Sugar Crêpe-3 Chianti’s: Cajun Chicken Tortellini-5 Garlic Crab Pasta-5 Breadsticks & Garlic Dip-1 Claddagh Irish Pub: Shepherd’s Pie & Mash-5 Paddy Mac Corned Beef & Slaw-4 Bread Pudding w/ Whiskey Sauce -4 Egg Harbor Cafe: Bowl of Ciro’s Chili with Cheese-5 Door County Melt-5 Pot Roast Sandwich-5 Fresh D’Lite Grill: Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwich-4 Gyro with Cucumber Yogurt Dip-4 Gen-Hoe Restaurant: Five Spicy Tenderloin Pork & Fried Rice-5 Lemon Chicken & Fried Rice-5 Egg Roll & Fried Rice-3 Geneva Ale House: Mini Filet Sandwich-5 Fried Pickles-4 Pork Belly Taco-4
Graham’s Fine Chocolates & Ice Cream: Caramel Apple-4 Fruit Skewers in Chocolate-3 Scoop of Homemade Ice Cream-3 Gratto Italian Tapas: Bruschetta (Romano, artichoke, olive) -5 Sandwich (eggplant or meatball)-5 Pizza (cheese, sausage, pepperoni)-4 Inglenook Pantry, Inc: Apple Cobbler with Maple Ice Cream-4 Taste of Sweden (meatball, potato sausage w/limpa bread)-3 Mini Hot Dog-2 Josef’s Elegante Meats & Deli: Chicken Lemoné-5 Eggplant Parmesan-5 Italian Sausage with Red Sauce & Peppers-4 Kernel’s Gourmet Popcorn & More Gourmet Candy-3 Gourmet Popcorn-3
Smores with Chocolate, Graham Crackers, Marshmallows-4 Preservation Bread & Wine: Pulled Pork-5 Macaroni & Cheese-5 Bread Pudding-3 Riganato Old World Grille: 3” Italian Sausage Sandwich-4 Ricotta Stuffed Meatball-4 Chicken Leg (Riganato Style)-3 Sergio’s Cantina: Fried Ice Cream & Churros-4 Hard Shell Taco (beef or chicken) w/ Chips & Salsa-4 Shrimp Avocado Tostada-4 Stockholm’s: Pulled Pork Sandwich-5 Shrimp Taco-4 Bruschetta-3
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Meridian Pinot Grigio - Light, crisp ‘patio-sipper’
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with soft citrus flavors and a clean minerality. Lindemans Chardonnay - Creamy tropical fruit characters of pineapple, melon and white peach with a long soft oak finish. Beringer Moscato - Lively and aromatic, this effervescent sweet white wine offers appealing citrus and peach notes. Beringer White Zinfandel - Semi-sweet blush wine with fresh strawberry and melon flavors. Be Riesling - A bright, sweet white offering hints of fresh peach and citrus. Meridian Merlot - Notes of black cherry, cedar and spice along with rich plum and soft cherry flavors on the palate. Stone Cellars Cabernet - Smooth, spicy berry flavors in this soft and approachable red. Penfolds Koonunga Shiraz – Dark fruit aromas of plum and cherry with flavors of blueberries, spice, and hints of licorice.
varietals, this multifaceted blend shows dense flavors of black cherry, plum and a dash of spice. Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon - As the name implies, a powerful, big Cab highlighting bold flavors of plum and dark fruit with supple tannins.
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Matua Sauvignon Blanc - From New Zealand, hints of grapefruit, bell pepper and citrus vibrantly jump out from this dry, crisp white.
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Fiora’s Festival Wine Tasting - 317 S. Third Street. Nobody does wine better than Fiora’s. Recently voted “Best Restaurant” (2012) by Kane County residents, we work relentlessly to provide our valued Guests with fine wine and food, at reasonable prices. We invite you to our popular wine tasting event ($1 a taste) featuring fantastic hard-to-find wines, each individually selected by our Sommelier. Our entire selection will be available for retail sale at bargain prices. Come and enjoy what everyone says is the most beautiful outdoor lounge and dining area in the Fox Valley, also featuring live music by the area’s best musicians. See our website at www. fioras. com for details. Fri: 11 am – 9 pm; Sat: 11 am – 9 pm; Sun: 11 am – 6 pm
Oscar Swan Country Inn - 1800 W. State Street. Oscar Swan invites you to our Open House. Come savor our old world atmosphere. Pat takes you on a tour of our 1902 mansion and beautiful grounds. Relax in the garden by the pool – sip lemonade, iced tea, wine or iced coffee! Enjoy a sandwich made with our award winning chicken salad. Food & beverage service a la carte. Call 630-232-0173 to reserve your spot. Sun: 1 – 3 pm
Galena Cellars Winery 477 S. Third Street, Suite 100. Wine tasting daily. Serving Sangria, Wine Slushies and 40
SavWay Fine Wines & Spirits – 515 W. State Street. Join us for a wine and cheese presentation of undeniable value buys for fall. Find your new
Graham’s Fine Chocolates Paired with Wine - Behind 318 Coffeehouse - outside The 23rd Annual “Bacchus Meets Quetzalcoatl” exceptional wines from Gibby’s Wine Den paired with handdipped fine chocolates & live music. Tickets $26/person; min. age 21. Tickets sell out fast. Limited/prepaid reservations. Call 630-232- 6655. Fri & Sat: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Preservation Bread & Wine - 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. Fri & Sat: 2 – 6 p.m.; Sun: 12 – 4 p.m.
favorites, reacquaint with old. We promise hotprices on everything from cellar gems to everyday wines. $3 Presentation fee. Robert Mondavi put it best: A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine! Fri: 6 - 8 pm; Sat: 2 - 5 pm The Little Traveler - 404 S. Third Street – front lawn. Ten tasting stations on our front lawn will offer samplings of a great selection of International reds and whites along with several local wineries, including Lynfred, Prairie State, Illinois River, Wollersheim Winery, Door County, Glunz Family Winery and Acquaviva. The Little
Traveler will feature four delicious flavors of Chocolatier, along with seasonal local wines such as Pumpkin, Apple & Hallowine. Our special guest, German Winemaker Gunther Schlink, owner of Schlink Haus, will be on hand to sign your bottle of wine. 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 over 20 local charities. Fri & Sat: 11 am – 6:30 pm; Sun: 11 am – 5:30 pm
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Chez Moi Appetizer Event - 415 W. State Street. Relax in a European setting on either Friday or Saturday at Chez Moi. Elizabeth Cull, chef, owner, will prepare, serve, and discuss a delightful appetizer menu paired to wines selected and presented by Randy Gibson, owner of Gibby’s Wine Den in Geneva. Nibble on handcrafted domestic cheeses while sipping on your welcoming white wine. We will then move to an enchanting seasonal menu. Ticket price is $45/person. Reservations will be made through Chez Moi at 331.248.0654. Fri: 6 pm; Sat: 6 pm
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