Illinois Wine & Art Festival

Fall is the high season for craft fairs and art festivals. Southern Illinois is fortunate to have such a large number of gifted, dedicated artists providing a plethora of hand-crafted works for the public.

Some of the best of these artists can be found this weekend at the Illinois Wine & Art Festival at the Illinois Artisan's Center at Rend Lake.



We have been a part of this show for several years, now, and always enjoy getting out to see what all the different artists have brought this time around. This is a show with a very high level of art, with some of the most creative pieces you will find in the area. In addition, you have all the wineries from around the state gathered together in one place, giving you a chance to try wines from someplace off of your usual path.

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Musphysboro Apple Festival

A truly Southern Illinois festival, the Murphysboro Apple Festival boasts is one of (if not the) oldest festivals in the region. It also has the largest parade in the area. We'll be there for three days, Friday through Sunday.

Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Fall Festival

Join us in Cobden this weekend for one of Southern Illinois' best events. All the wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail will be there, as well as a select group of local artists. Cobden is a lovely setting for the festival, parking is free, and the weather promises to be terrific. Ruth has lots of new soaps that she has been making, and John has some unique wine racks you will have to see to believe.


Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Fall Festival

Saturday, Sept. 3, 12:00p-6:00p
Sunday, Sept 4, 12:00p-6:00p

Downtown Park, Cobden, IL

Taste of Tunnel Hill Trail Wine and Art Festival

We're off to Vienna this weekend for the Taste of Tunnel Hill Trail Wine and Art Festival in the Vienna City Park. This is a first time event for us (and for them). Looks to be another beautiful day in Southern Illinois, so come on out and have a good time with us.

Taste of Tunnel Hill Trail Wine and Art Festival

Downtown Wine & Art Festival

Join us for our first wine and art show this season at the Carbondale Downtown Art & Wine Festival, Saturday, May 21 from 3:00p - 9:00p. Look for us just inside the Jackson Street entrance, right next to Alto Vineyards. We have enjoyed watching this show get better every year. This time around, I'm told they're using real glass wineglasses, no more of those acrylic things! Looks to be another great time.

Downtown Wine & Art Festival