Wine Tasting - November 16

The Grant Park Chamber of Commerce will sponsor their 7th annual Wine Tasting on Wednesday, November 16th, 2011. The Tasting will be held at The Bennett-Curtis House (302 W. Taylor St. in Grant Park) from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 purchased at the door. Tickets are available at the following places in Grant Park: The Bennett-Curtis House (815-465-2288), Country Companies (815-465-6020), Mainsource Bank (815-465-5626), 1st National Bank of Grant Park (815-465-6121), and Dillman True Value Hardware (815-465-6871). Wines will be provided by Southern Illinois Wine and Spirits Association. Special holiday food stations will feature premium roasted turkey, prime rib, roasted pork, and other holiday favorites and will be paired with the evening's wines. Ten tastings of wine are included. Live music will be featured throughout the evening by the students of Charlotte Gilliam of The Musik Room in Grant Park. There will also be games of chance, raffles, and a silent auction.Proceeds from the event will help the Chamber improve the community of Grant Park.