Monthlong Tasting Event Replaces Festival Of The Vine In Geneva

GENEVA, IL — The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is calling off its signature Festival of the Vine due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the organization has softened the blow by announcing a new event that will last all of September.

The “Sip & Sample Through September” event will feature numerous Geneva restaurants handing out food and drink samples to entice residents from throughout the region to the city, according to a news release.

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Chamber officials are hopeful the new event will provide a boost to restaurants and businesses in the city, many of which were expecting to see an increase in sales during the Festival of the Vine. The festival was scheduled for Sept. 11-13.

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Paula Schmidt, president of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, said officials canceled this year’s Festival of the Vine to keep visitors safe and because Illinois’ reopening plan only allows gatherings of up to 50 people during phase 4.

The chamber is expected to make tickets and additional information available by Aug. 24 on its website.

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Laura Rush, the chamber’s communications manager, thanked the Geneva community for its support and promised residents the chamber is “working on creative ways to have smaller, permittable events.”

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