Spring is the perfect time to uncork some fun and tap into the vibrant beverage scenes in the Midwest. Whether you’re a hop aficionado, a grape enthusiast, or simply looking for a fantastic way to spend a weekend, this list highlights some beer and wine events happening this spring. Prepare your palate for a journey through craft brews, exquisite wines and the lively atmospheres that make these festivals so special.
ILLINOISLong Grove Craft Beer Festival – April 26Visit historic Long Grove for an afternoon of tasting various styles of locally crafted beer from area breweries at this annual festival. Tickets include a taster glass, unlimited top tier samples and live music. Food will be available for purchase.
longgrove.org/festival/craftbeerfest.Wine on the Fox – May 3 & 4Oswego’s Wine on the Fox is one of the loveliest festivals each spring.
Visit Hudson Crossing Park, nestled along the beautiful Fox River, and sample from more than 100 wines. This event is free and open to all ages. Live music begins at 11 a.
m. and ends at 8 p.m.
May 3. The music begins at noon and ends at 6 p.m.
May 4. Craft beer samples will also be available. wineonthefox.
comBallpark Brew Fest – May 10Wintrust Field, home of the Schaumburg Boomers, is the location for this beer festival, which is from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets include 25 3-ounce samples from a variety of breweries.
Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. ballparkbrewfest.com.
Decatur Craft Beer Festival – May.
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