Festival Of The Vine Will Require Downtown Geneva Street Closures: PD

GENEVA, IL — Festival of the Vine, an annual celebration of food and wine, is just one week out. Ahead of the three-day event, police are warning residents of road closures in downtown Geneva.

For the first time, the festival, taking place Sept. 9-11, will be held on South James and Fourth streets unlike in past years when it occurred on State Street.

As a result, several roadways in downtown Geneva will be closed to through traffic a few days before and on the day of the event.

On Sept. 7, James Street from Third to Fifth streets will close, as will Fourth Street from West State to James streets. On Sept. 9, the event's first day, Campbell Street from Third to Fourth streets will close.

Parking lot access to local businesses will remain open on James and Fourth streets, police said. But some parking restrictions will go into place Sept. 9 and last until the end of the festival Sept. 11.

• Fifth Street: both sides of the road from James Street to the middle of the block
• James Street: five spots on the south side west of Third Street
• Campbell Street: from Fourth to Fifth streets

Police are asking people not to remove temporary "no parking signs" that will be posted on wooded stakes as they are meant to create a safe environment for festival-goers.

"The Geneva Police Department appreciates the public’s patience and hopes everyone has a safe and enjoyable festival experience," officials said in a news release.

For three days, the festival will feature fine restaurants, an arts and crafts show, merchant wine events, business booths, activities for children, and complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides, Patch reported.

This year's entertainment will include longtime 101.9 The Mix host Lisa Allen.

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Tickets to the Festival of the Vine can be purchased on the Geneva Chamber of Commerce's website.