The Windy  City Wine Festival is at Buckingham Fountain on September 7-8. Sample more than 300 wines from around the world plus wine seminars and cooking demonstrations and live music.

Friday -5-10pm

Saturday – 3pm -8pm

Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door. $15 for designated driver. Get tickets. Over the phone, call 888-695-0888. Congress Parkway and Columbus Drive. Your ticket includes a wine glass and 20 tastings of 1 oz pours, seminars, live music, wine at a discount.