Lake County Fairgrounds

Coming to an expo is a learning experience as much as it is design inspiration. The shows emphasize vendor presentations in the interest of giving crowds knowledge and how-to’s. Within no other environment can homeowners get their questions answered by experts and see the latest products while taking advantage of samples and receiving on-the-spot deals, all under one roof. There is also food available for purchase, and, Saturday a balloon artist from RCJuggle Entertainment dazzles with inventive creations.

Saturday & Sunday, September 19-20
10:00am
FREE admission and FREE parking

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River North

Life is too short to drink bad wine. Taste, sip and unwine at River North Wine & Champagne Fest! Tickets include champagne & wine tastings plus a cheese plate!  The will be over 35 wines and champagnes from all over the world available for sampling.

Saturday, September 19
12pm-4pm
$35-$50 tickets

John C. Kluczynski Federal Plaza

Join in for the 30th Annual Berghoff Oktoberfest. Be part of Chicago’s largest, longest-running Oktoberfest celebration with free daily admission. The opening ceremony on Wednesday, September 16, begins at 11:00 a.m., including a traditional toast to kick-off the outdoor celebration.

Wednesday–Friday, September 16–18
11am–9pm
Free admission

Block Thirty Seven

Come out and “Cure What Ales Ya!”  Festiv-Ale brings together beer enthusiasts to sample handcrafted, high-end beers from the Midwest’s finest brewers. The event also features a silent auction, bucket raffle, a Tower of Beer raffle (three chances to win over 30 cases of beer), and live music!

Friday, September 18
6:00pm
$65-$100 tickets

Downtown Evanston

Arriving the final week of September for its inaugural debut, Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival introduces a weekend-long celebration of local art and flavorful fare. Kicking off Friday with live music and tasty fare, the Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival will feature local fare, beer, and wine. Live music will fill the streets of Evanston for more fun! The brand-new festival will feature original high-end work from 130 artists will be available for purchase, perfect for gifts or a signature addition to a personal collection.

Friday, September 18 | 4pm-9pm
Saturday, September 10am-9pm
Sunday, September 10am-5pm
Free admission