Chicago Fall Foodie Festivals

With summer soon ending, it's time to enjoy some the local fall events that your city has to offer. Check out these events in the Chicago area:

5th Annual Windy City Wine Festival
September 11, 2009, 4pm - 11pm
September 12, 2009, 3pm - 10pm
Daley Bicentennial Plaza
337 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
847.382.1480
Admission: $10 - $30

Over 250 international and domestic wine varieties, presented by over 40 festival vendors. Guests can interact and engage with wine makers and brand experts, expanding their wine knowledge and discovering the blends that best suit their palate. This festival also offers interactive cooking and wine demonstrations from celebrity chefs and sommeliers, as well as live music.

For additional information please visit, http://www.windycitywinefestival.com

Harvest Fest
September 18, 2009, 3pm - 10pm
September 19, 2009, 12pm - 10pm
September 20, 2009, 12pm - 9pm
Roscoe Village
1900 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773.665.4682
Admission: FREE; $5 Donation

Celebrate local harvest with Roscoe Village. Harvest Fest includes great drinks, food, and live entertainment, not to mention fun for all ages, featuring carnival rides, games, treats, and music.

For additional information please visit, http://www.StarEvents.com

Oktoberfest Chicago
September 25, 2009, 5pm - 10 pm
September 26, 2009, 12pm - 10 pm
September 27, 2009, 11am - 9 pm
Parking Lot
3000 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60657
773.665.4682
Admission: FREE, $5 Donation

This infamous national staple offers plenty of beer, homemade brats, live music and family fun. Although held in September, Oktoberfest, is a German pastime that is suitable for people of all ages.

For additional information please visit, http://www.StarEvents.com

Chicago Gourmet
September 26, 2009, 11 am - 6 pm
September 27, 2009, 11 am - 5 pm
Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Admission: Early registration discount price per day $120 + tax & fees; group price $115
Additional $175 for Grand Cru wine tasting.
Early registration discount price for both days $240 + tax & fees

Chicago Gourmet is a celebration of food, wine and the city's rich culinary heritage in Millennium Park. Chicago Gourmet is presented by the Illinois Restaurant Association and sponsored by Southern Wine and Spirits of Illinois. High-end food and wine tastings, informative demonstrations, educational seminars and celebrity chef appearances will showcase Chicago's "unparalleled culinary community.

For additional information please visit, http://www.chicagogourmet.org

World Kitchen
September 10, 2009 - Dec 5, 2009
Gallery 37 Center for the Arts
66 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.742.TIXS (8497)
Admission: Single classes are $30 each; Series classes are $100 for 4. Registration fees apply. Students must be 16 years or older.

Explore Chicago's diverse cultural heritage through ethnic cuisines, and focus on culinary skills and techniques in our state-of-the-art World Kitchen facility. "World Kitchen offers opportunities to experience the true pleasures of food as nourishment for the body as well as art for the soul". Classes range from Sharpening Knife Skills to Party Planning to creating a fantastic Thanksgiving meal.