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2021 ILLINOIS - November & December 2021
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
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November 4, 2021
Taste of Fulton Market
Chicago, Illinois
Food and beverage from Fulton Market’s exemplary bevy of bars and restaurants, An exhibition featuring historical photography and primary source materials from Fulton Market’s past century, A charity auction and raffle featuring restaurant experiences, local art, artifacts, and swag.

November 13-14, 2021  FOBAB (Festival of Wood & Barrel-Aged Beer)
Chicago, Illinois
See Website for details as they become available.

November 18-20, 2021  Lincoln Square Ravenswood Wine Stroll
Chicago, Illinois
A DRIVE UP EVENT FOR 2021.   Order your wine packs, cheese platter, and/or glassware now through 3:00pm Wednesday, November 18th.  Pickups Friday, November 20th at Ricochet's Tavern (wine and glassware) and L&M Fine Foods (cheese/charcuterie platters).  The semi-annual Wine Stroll is a lovely evening tradition where residents and visitors can browse through more than 45 restaurants and businesses in the Lincoln Square Ravenswood neighborhood.  Many of the participating businesses will feature specific wines such as sparkling, rose’, or wines from small boutique wineries. Wines are offered with delicious hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants as well.  The Wine Stroll is hosted each Spring and Fall by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce. More than 45 businesses participate.

November 24, 2021-January 4 2022  Gingerbread Walk Display
Belleville, Illinois
Stroll down Main Street to view award winning gingerbread creations displayed by downtown merchants.

November 25, 2021 - THANKSGIVING DAY - Nationwide
There are so many events on Thanksgiving Day they are to numerous to list.

November 26-Dec 23, 2021  8th Annual Belleville Christkindlmarkt
Belleville, Illinois
An open-air German Christmas Market on Belleville's Public Square, features unique vendors, food, and beverages, along with live entertainment.

November 30-Dec 2, 2021  40th Annual Greater Peoria Farm Show
Peoria, Illinois
Illinois' largest indoor farm show.
 

2020 ILLINOIS - November & December 2020
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

November 27-29, 2020  Central Illinois Farm Toy Show
Bloomington, Illinois
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 3202 East Empire St. Show hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  For more info call (217) 202-0967.

December 4-6, 2020  Annual Southport Holiday Stroll & Cocktail Crawl
West Lakeview, Chicago, Illinois
A longstanding tradition in West Lakeview where businesses along Southport between Belmont and Irving Park break out the holly and stay open late offering special holiday deals and festivities! The Southport Holiday Stroll is free to attend and includes special deals from local businesses, carol singers, photos with Santa, holiday treats, and other surprises!
 

2019 ILLINOIS - November & December 2019
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

November 7, 2019 - Kouzina - Chicago, Illinois
Kouzina, a “Twist on the Classics?” The annual fundraiser for the National Hellenic Museum is one of many special occasions each year for the museum and features a night of dining, drinking and mingling with Chicago’s most-prestigious culinary elite from 6:30 – 10 p.m. Focused on integrating and appreciating Greek culture in modern society, NHM Kouzina attendees will sample delicious bites inspired by Greek cuisine from top Chicago chefs, including Chef Louie Alexakis of Avli Restaurant, Chef Larry Feldmeier of the Albert and Chef Nate Henssler of Portsmith, sip fine wines, experience remarkable panoramic views of downtown Chicago from the NHM’s Rooftop Terrace and explore the museum. Tickets are $100 per person in advance or $125 at the door.

November 7, 2019  Whisky Live Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
The very best whiskies of the world under one roof. Mingle with producers and distillers, independent bottlers and brand ambassadors and meet the stars of the industry.

December 3-5, 2019 - Peoria Farm Toy Show - Peoria, Illinois
At the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave. Held in conjunction with the Greater Peoria Farm Machinery Show.  ?For more info call (309) 338-2252.
 

2018 ILLINOIS - November & December 2018
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events waiting for new dates

December 2, 2018 - 22nd Annual Farm Toy Show - Valmeyer, Illinois
Valmeyer FFA Alumni Farm Toy Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Valmeyer School.  ?For more info call (618) 939-7982.
 

2016 ILLINOIS - November & December 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows, Events
events waiting for new dates

November 5-6, 2016 - Illinois Prepare to Survive Expo
Grayslake, Illinois
The "Prepare to Survive Expo" is an action-packed weekend that features a hands-on exploration into prepping, self-reliance, and disaster preparedness. More than 200 million people are affected by disasters each year. Protect yourself and your family by taking steps to be prepared. Prepping and homesteading are lifestyles of self-sufficiency and you will always have something else that you can learn and something else to do. Both urban and rural people can benefit from simple self-sufficient activities. Don't just learn about being prepared...experience it.

November 15, 2016 - Heritage Reserva Wine Dinner - Chicago, Illinois
Join us for our Heritage Reserva wine dinner and share in some amazing wines.  The perfect opportunity to taste something new to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. You will enjoy five courses perfectly paired with 5 wines and a welcome drink of the traditional txakolina wine poured from a porron. Tickets are $49. Wines include: Txispaz Getariako Txakolina, Juan Gil Dry Muscat, Verasol Navarra, 17 XI Monsant 2014,Tobles Rioja 2009 and Mayador Sidra Asturiana.

November 17, 2016 - A Wine Affair - Chicago, Illinois
A Wine Affair presents: Winder - This fall’s edition is a bit different than the last.  Dating is rough. Most of us have had our fair share of 1st dates gone wrong, one too many dating apps, and dates that put us right back on the couch with a glass (bottle) of wine.  But what if you could date… wine?  Winder has brought in 4 eligible blends from Naples, Italy for you to speed-date. Like a wine? Let it know with a ‘swipe’ ticket. Don’t like a wine? The next one’s a table away.  What would wine be without the ‘dine’ portion? We are lucky to have one of Chicago’s top Italian restaurants, Volare, that has created an exclusive menu to pair flawlessly with the 4 wines.

December 31, 2016 - Chi-Town Rising - Chicago, Illinois
 

2015 ILLINOIS - November & December 2015
Food Shows and Local Food, Beer and Wine Events
events still waiting for new dates

November 10, 2015  Meat Matters Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
Chefs Paul Fehribach (Big Jones, Chefs Collaborative Board Member), Rick Bayless (Frontera, Topolobampo, Xoco, Founding Member of Chefs Collaborative), and 12 other nationally-known chefs and food professionals are coming together for an intimate taste experience at Local Foods in Chicago. Meat Matters is a rare opportunity to explore The Butcher & Larder and Local Foods, learn about and celebrate responsibly-raised meat, and connect with leading change makers in the culinary world.