Here's the 2011 Festival of the Vine SATURDAY Schedule and Entertainment Lineup!

Enjoy Geneva’s shops, dining, special in-store events and activities all day.

Kids’ Corner: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Courthouse Parking Lot – James and Fourth streets

• KIDS: Finish with the finishing touches on the . Green thumbs are in order to create some landscaping on this multi-festival community projec tthat will be donated to Mutual Ground.
• Get your game on with “Game It Up”; a 28-foot gaming trailer will be set up for battling, racing, dancing and doing just about anything gaming related for FREE.
• Visit the of Geneva, Inc. booth.
• Crafts, fun and more await all at Kids’ Corner!

Flower Market: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Courthouse lawn – S. Third Street

Fun fall decorations for indoors and out. Flowers, pumpkins, gourds, Halloweendecorations, unique art and more. Sales and display by.

Arts & Craft Show: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
S. Third & Campbell Streets

The event features 75+ exhibitors from Illinois and five states.

: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 

477 S. Third Street, Suite 100

Wine tasting daily. Serving Sangria and 40 different wines by the glass on our patio. Live entertainment Sunday (2:30 – 5:30 p.m.) on the patio. Call 630-232-9463 for info.

: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
113 S. Third Street
630-232-4951, www.genevahistorycenter.org

Featuring two exhibits: a traveling exhibition documenting Geneva's Girls' school and the exhibit. Upcoming events: "Spirits of Geneva" Pub Crawl, Oct. 15 and Ghost Walk, Oct. 29.

Free Scenic Trolley Rides: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The trolley will take you between festival events. Stops:

• Sixth and State streets
• Hamilton and Fourth streets
• Third and Campbell streets
• Third and Fulton streets

 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
404 S. Third St.

Ten tasting stations on our front lawn will offer samplings of several local wineries, including Lynfred, Prairie State, Illinois River, Door County, Glunz Family Winery, and Acquaviva, plus many more wines from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Sample a great selection of International reds, whites and several seasonal local winessuch as Pumpkin, Apple & Hallowine. Our special guest, German Winemaker , owner of Schlink Haus, will be on hand to sign your bottle of wine. Serving on the front lawn from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The first three samples are free to those over 21, and additional samples may be purchased for a small price, with all proceeds from samplings benefiting the Geneva Community Chest, which serves more than 20 local charities.

Free Horse-Drawn Antique Carriage Rides: 1-4 p.m.
Courthouse – South Third and James Streets

Live Demos on Harvest Market Stage
Behind old Courthouse

• 11 a.m.—All Chocolate Kitchen: Award winning Chef Alain Roby designs a pumpkin made entirely of sugar
• 1 p.m.—Carlson’s Floors-Green Flooring! How to make your home greener with floor covering
• 3 p.m.—Marc Solomon, Professional Pumpkin Carver: Learn how to carve a pumpkin that will be the envy of the neighborhood

: 6-8 p.m.
515 W. State St.

Join us for a wine presentation of undeniable value buys for summer and fall. Find your new favorites, reacquaint with old. Hot prices on everything from cellar gems to wines for every meal. Robert Mondavi put it best: A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine!

: 2-6 p.m. 
513 S. Third Street

Join Geneva's premier wine bar cafe and resident sommelier / owner Lawrence Colburn for an international wine and cheese tasting; limited seating, first come basis. Live entertainment on the patio Friday night and Saturday night.

: 4-8 p.m.
602 Commons Drive

Festival of the Vine and Flavor Fare extends to Geneva Commons this year. Enjoy a festive evening of food amd wine at the Bell Tower, music and family fun, plus specialsales and promotions at your favorite stores. General admission is free; tickets requiredfor food and wine, $1/ticket. Tickets purchased at Geneva Commons may not be used for the downtown festival, and vice versa.

Paired with Wine: 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Behind Graham’s  — outside

“Bacchus Meets Quetzalcoatl” exceptional wines paired with hand-dipped fine chocolates and live music. Tickets $22/person; min. age 21. Tickets sell out fast, so reserve early. Limited/prepaid reservations. Call 630-232-6655.

Saturday Entertainment

On the stage at the Flavor Fare, Fourth and State streets

12-1 p.m.: : Preparing for their traditional family this winter, the dancers are delighted to perform a sampling of new and previous works.

5:15-6:45 p.m.: Avalanche—The duo has exceptional vocals and together they weave tight harmonies in many musical genres.

7 p.m.: Introduction of 2012 line-up for , Cultural Arts Commission

8-10 p.m.: Hiline Band—Motown, '70s and '80s party songs and a touch of swing