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EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Indulge in a weekend of tastings, winemaker dinners, celebrity chefs,
and pampering all weekend long.
GRAND TASTING & WINE AUCTION - SOLD OUT
5:30-7:30pm
Galena Convention Center, 900 Galena Square Drive,
Galena, Illinois
Advanced Tickets $30; At the Door $35 (subject to availability)
The core event of the weekend! Sample from more than 300 varieties
of wine and spirits. Admission includes tasting, keepsake wine glass
and entry into a drawing for a themed San Francisco getaway.
Silent auction includes vintage wine. Sponsored by
Family Beer and Liquor.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26
Moet & Hennesey Wine Dinner
Fried Green Tomatoes, 213 N. Main Street
Galena, Illinois
Event Cost: $59.00 plus tax and gratuity
Event Website: www.friedgreen.com
Enjoy the fine wines of Moet-Hennesey along with the culinary creations of Chef Joe Kuhse. Three courses and four wines highlighted by Veuve Clicquot.
Questions or Reservations - 815-777-3938
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
Berghoff Beer Tasting & Food Sampling
1:00-3:00pm
Boone's Place, 515 S. Main,
Galena, Illinois
Sponsor Website: www.boonesplace.com
Enjoy sampling several different varieties of Berghoff Brewed Beer, steaks, chicken & seafood marinated in the Berghoff Beer in our vintage event room on our third floor from 1:00 to 3:00. Then continue on down for entertainment and more Berghoff Beer in our Restaurant. Let us bring out the Beer and Wine lover in you!
Shop Mania
Dates Valid: March 26-28, 2010
Earth's Treasures,
102 S. Main,
Galena, Illinois
Sponsor Website: www.boonesplace.com
Take a break from the dull cold winter, step inside of Earth's Treasures & let us take care of you. Where you will find unique & "hard to find" gifts, check out our hand crafted opals & women's specialty clothing. With a purchase of $25.00 or more, receive a free gift.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
Chef Ivo Luncheon & Vineyard Tour - SOLD OUT
11:00am
Galena Cellars Vineyard, 4826 N. Ford Road,
Galena, Illinois
Sponsor Website: www.galenacellars.com
The Food Network’s Chef Ivo (Owner of The Galena Canning Company) will work side by side with Galena Cellars’ winemaker Christine Lawlor to prepare you a meal full of flavor and spice. Includes tour, lunch with paired wine and Chef Ivo’s recipes. $45 per person Reservations required; please call 1-800-397-WINE.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Winery Tour and Lunch
Fried Green Tomatoes, 213 N. Main Street
Galena, Illinois
Event Cost: $44.95 plus tax and gratuity
Event Website: www.friedgreen.com
Enjoy Lunch and a Winery Tour of three Local Wineries. Start off with a fabulous lunch and Antinori Wine. Next, depart on the Fried Green Tomatoes Executive Shuttle to tour Rocky Waters Winery, Massbach Ridge Winery and Galena Cellars Winery. There will be a tour, tasting, and chance to purchase wine at each stop. The Shuttle will return you to Fried Green Tomatoes upon completion of this wonderful tour.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 8:30PM
Antinori Wine Dinner
Fried Green Tomatoes, 213 N. Main Street
Galena, Illinois
Event Cost: $69.00 plus tax and gratuity
Event Website: www.friedgreen.com
Saturday will come alive with great Antinori wines and Chef Joe’s culinary creations. Reception/Appetizer Course: Antinori Orvieto Salad Course: Antinori Tamaresca Red Blend Entrée Course: Antinori Toscana & Antica Cabernet Dessert Course: Antinori Muffato Galena Cellars Chocolate Port.
SATURDAY, MARCH 27 & 28
Scooter to the Vineyard: Drawing and Gift Card Sale
Fever River Outfitters, 525 S Main Street
Galena, Illinois
Event Website: www.feverriveroutfitters.com/scooters.htm
Just one Winelover’s trip to Galena won’t be enough. No, you’ll want to bring your friends and family back for an ‘outdoor’, winelover’s experience. Stop by Fever River Outfitters anytime over Winelover’s Weekend and enter your name in a drawing for two free “Scooter to the Vineyard” certificates (no purchase necessary). Also, receive 10% off any “Scooter to the Vineyard” gift cards purchases. For more information on Scooter the Vineyard, visit www.feverriveroutfitters.com/scooters.htm
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th - 3pm - 4pm
Meet the Winemaker & Bottle Signing!
Family Beer & Liquor - 10 Minutes West of Galena on Hwy 20
Galena, Illinois
Event Website: www.familybeer.com
You are invited to join Senior Winemaker from Kenwood Vineyards, Pat Henderson, for a tasting and bottle signing at Family Beer & Liquor. Take advantage of deep discounts on all Kenwood wines. There is no charge for this tasting.
MARCH 25 - 27, 2010
Spa Treatments for the Wine Lover
Indulge Day Spa 11383 Hwy 20 W,
Galena, Illinois
Event Website: www.indulgedayspagalena.com
Reserve your time to Indulge during a spa treatment. We will be featuring exfoliating and hydrating wine massages, body treatments, manicures and pedicures to satisfy the wine lover in you. All services can be done side by side in our couples treatment rooms or we can accommodate large groups or treatments for one.
MARCH 25 - 28, 2010
Trollbead Trunk Show
Wooden Wardrobe, 208 N Main,
Galena, Illinois
Event Sponsor: Wooden Wardrobe
Sponsor Website: www.woodenwardrobegalena.com
Event Website: www.trollbeadsus.com/
Receive a free bracelet, with the purchase of an upgraded clasp. Receive a free bracelet or leather necklace with the purchase of a chain necklace. Spend $150 and get a free silver bead valued at up to $28 March Clearance Sale Clothing,Purses,Outerwear,& Accessories.
MARCH 26 - 28, 2010
Iowa Wine Tours, Inc.
Galena Lodgings,
Galena, Illinois
Event Cost: $60 per person
Sponsor Website: www.iowawinetoursinc.com
Event Website: www.iowawinetoursinc.com
Wine,Cheese & Chocolate Tour! Indulge in some of the very finest local area wines, tasty cheese and delectable chocolates while experiencing three unique wineries, Galena Cellars, Rocky Waters and Massbach Ridge. Price per person of $60 includes transportation, wine, cheese chocolate, snacks and bottled water on-board the bus. Call 563-582-4076 to book this tour.
March 27, 2010, 6:30pm
Premier International Wine Dinner
The Flying Horse Restaurant, 216 South Commerce Street,
Galena, IL 61036
Event Cost:
Sponsor Website: www.theflyinghorse.com
Event Website: www.theflyinghorse.com/events.php
The Flying Horse Restaurant is partnering with Vintus to present a night of carefully crafted food and wine parings chosen by our Executive Sommelier highlighting many of the exceptional, family-owned, estate-based wineries that are the foundation of Vintus. Don't miss this opportunity to taste highly rated wines, learn about the wineries and enjoy an outstanding meal.
March 27, 2010, 6:00pm
Candle Light Progressive Dinner
The Goldmoor Inn, Farmers Guest House, Desoto House Hotel,
Galena, IL 61036
Event Cost: $69
Sponsor Website: www.goldmoor.com
Event Website: www.goldmoor.com
Gathering begins at 6:00 at The Farmers Guest House, Galena's only restored 1900's Inn, where you will be served an array of delicious appetizers. Enjoy the scenic rolling hills during the leisurely drive to Galena's only premier Country Inn, The Goldmoor Inn. The English Castle Inn is perched high up on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Experience gourmet dining in our elegant surroundings in our private dinning room. A represenatve from Ironstone Vineyard will be here to highlight their wines. Return to town for a scrumptious dessert at the historic Desoto House Hotel. Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel and the campaign headquarters of President Grant. Cost is $69.00 (includes tax,gratuity and transporation) Please call The Goldmoor Inn for reservations 815-777-3925 Transportation is provided by Iowa Wine Tours
March 27, 2010, 6:30pm
Wine Lovers Dinner
The Goldmoor Inn, 9901 N. Sandhill Road ,
Galena, IL 61036
Event Cost: $69
Sponsor Website: www.goldmoor.com
Event Website: www.goldmoor.com
The Goldmoor Inn has partnered with Ironstone Vineyard to present a night of gourmet cuisine. Enjoy a 5 course meal paired with expectional wines. A representative from Ironstone wineries will be here to highlight their wines. The cost is $69.00 plus tax and gratuity per person.
March 27, 2010, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Blueberry Port Wine Truffle Sampling
Chocolat', 229 South Main St,
Galena , IL 61036
Stop in at Chocolat', an exclusive European chocolate boutique, and sample a free blueberry port wine truffle on Saturday, March 27, from 11:00-12:00. Chocolat' features over 225 different flavors from France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland, including wine and liquer truffles: cabernet, port, champagne, cognac, zinfandel and much more. Chocolat', 225 S. Main, Galena.
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