The Beloved Festival of the Vine Returns to Geneva Sept. 9 to Sept. 11

The Festival of the Vine is returning to give residents a "taste of Geneva" this year from Sept. 9 to Sept. 11. Over 75,000 attendees can expect good wine from all around the world, delicious food, live music, and many more activities.

A highlight of the Festival of the Vine is when Geneva restaurants create specialities under an outdoor tent at the "Flavor Fare." Attendees can sample mouth-watering food such as roasted pork belly tacos from Altiro Latin Fusion, bread pudding from Claddagh Irish Pub, crab cake sliders from FoxFire, lobster mac and cheese from Inglenook Pantry, Inc., a salty honey pie from The Sugar Path, and much more.

A glass of wine is equal to four, six, or 12 tickets, depending on what brand it is. Enjoy wines such as Rex Goliath Pinot Grigio and Woodbridge Riesling for four tickets, Nobilo Chardonnay and Diseno Malbec for six tickets, and Saved Red Blend and The Prisoner 'Blindfod' White Blend, among many other choices.

Tons of different bands will play every day at the festival, like the roots band The Bare Hambones and the Hiline Band performing Motown, 70's and 80's dance hits.

Don't miss the Fine Arts & Crafts show to find original gifts for you, your family, and friends. Also check out the Floral and Farmers Market, complimentary scenic trolley rides, horse-drawn antique carriage rides, and tasting events and seminars.

The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday on James Street.

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