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February 2010 Events

 

Scenic Rivers Wine Trail Chocolate & Wine Weekend

February 13 & 14, 2010

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Baxter's Vineyards

Nauvoo, IL

Saturday 9 am to 5 pm

Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm

 

Baxter's Vineyards, along with the Scenic Rivers Wine Trail will be hosting a Chocolate and Wine Weekend. Visit any of the 16 wineries along with Scenic Rivers Wine Trail for special Chocolate and Wine Pairings, samples, recipes, drawings and more! Visit www.scenicriverswine.com for more details! Baxter's Vineyards is located within the Central Vine of the Wine Trail, which has come together to offer you special wine & food pairings and a drawing for a gift basket worth over $200! At Baxter's Vineyards, we will be featuring Nauvoo Fudge along with other goodies we've been working on!

 

 

Vineyard Pruning Workshop

 

February 20, 2010

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Baxter's Vineyards

Nauvoo, IL

9 am to 12 noon

 

Baxter's Vineyards will be hosting a vineyard pruning workshop on February 20, 2010 from 9 am to 12 pm at Baxter's Vineyards, 2010 East Parley Street, Nauvoo, IL.  The workshop will be a hands-on demonstration led by Kelly Logan, vineyard owner/manager at Baxter's Vineyards.  Participants will need to bring pruning shears and dress for cold weather. Kelly will be demonstrating how to spur prune to establish cordons on newly planted Norton grape vines. Registration fee will be taken at the door starting at 8:30 am and will be $10.00 per person.  The winery is located 11 blocks east of Highway 96 traveling through the Nauvoo State Park.  Wine samples, coffee and light refreshments will be available immediately following the workshop. Contact Kim or Brenda for more information at 217-453-2528 or baxters@frontiernet.net.

 

 

Pasta Workshop with Liz Clark

 

Sunday, February 21, 2010

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Baxter's Vineyards,

Nauvoo, IL

1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

 

One of the greatest ways to treat spring foods -pasta in all its guises! We'll make our own lasagna noodles, tortellini, ravioli, and fettuccine, as you get comfortable with this all-time favorite. Classes are $49/per person; advanced registration is required by calling Baxter's Vineyards at (217) 453-2528 or baxters@frontiernet.net

 

Illinois Grape Grower's & Vintners Association Annual Conference

February 25 - 27, 2010

Springfield, IL

 


 

March 2010 Events

12th Annual Illinois Products Expo

March 6 & 7, 2010

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The Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds

Springfield, IL

Saturday - 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday - 11 am to 4 pm

 

The 12th Annual Illinois Products Expo showcases over seventy Illinois Food companies (and a few non-food companies) and will also feature the Illinois Wine & Cheese Garden. Baxter's Vineyards will be one of the many wineries that will be participating in this annual event. The cost to attend the Expo is only $4. Wine samples will be available (for a nominal fee), along with wine by the glass and bottle.

 

An International Fish and Seafood Workshop with Liz Clark

Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Baxter's Vineyards

Nauvoo, IL

1:30 pm to 5:30 pm

It's lent and the seafood counter is loaded with great looking products, but you don't know what to do with them. If you grew up in the Midwest, catfish and canned tuna may be the limit of your repertoire. Liz has traveled the world and returned with a catalog of recipes and inspirations for you. Thai Shrimp Sauté, Sicilian Braised Swordfish, Belgian Mussels with their succulent broth, a wonderful Curried Salmon and Snow Pea Soup. Sign up immediately for these tempting new taste experiences! Classes are $49/per person; advanced registration is required by calling Baxter's Vineyards at (217) 453-2528 or baxters@frontiernet.net

 

Visiting Winery Day

March 27, 2010

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Collver Family Winery

Barry, IL

Time TBA

 

Join Baxter's Vineyards along with other Illinois Wineries as Collver Family Winery hosts a visiting winery festival at their winery. The day will feature live music, wine samples along with appetizers and great company!

 


 

April 2010 Events

Wine & Food Pairing Appreciation Evening

April 24, 2010

Time TBA

 

Alpha's on the Riverfront

Ft. Madison, IA

 


 

May 2010 Events

Wine on the Fox

May 1, 2010

11 am to 7:30 pm

 

Hudson Crossing Park

Oswego, IL

 

Join Baxter's Vineyards along with several other Illinois Wineries at the 2010 Wine on the Fox, held in the picturesque Hudson Crossing Park in Oswego, Illinois. This is a wonderful opportunity to sample award winning wines while enjoying live entertainment and delicious local fare. The event is free, with wine tasting wrist bands available for $10.

 


 

June 2010 Events

Baxter's Vineyards 16th Annual Home Wine Maker's Contest

June 26, 2010

 

Baxter's Vineyards

Nauvoo, IL

 

Join Baxter's Vineyards along with numerous home wine maker's for annual wine competition! The 2010 Wine Contest entry form will be posted in March of 2010 as will more details regarding this event, so check back!

 


 

July 2010 Events

Baxter Family Reunion

July 3, 2010

 

Baxter's Vineyards

Nauvoo, IL

 

Details to be added, please check back!

 


 

August 2010 Events

 

Illinois State Fair

 

Springfield, IL

August 13 - 22, 2010

 

Visit the Illinois Wine Garden at the 2010 State Fair for wine tasting! Visit www.illinoiswine.com for more details.

 


 

September 2010 Events

 

Nauvoo Grape Festival

 

September 3 - 5, 2010

 

Nauvoo State Park

Nauvoo, IL

 

Visit Nauvoo and enjoy the 73rd Annual Nauvoo Grape Festival! The weekend is packed full of activities for the entire family. This event will also feature the 34th Annual Festival on Wheels Car Show. Visit www.nauvoograpefestival.com and www.festivalonwheels.com for the complete schedule of event, entry forms and more details!

 

Vintage Illinois

 

September 18 & 19, 2010

Saturday - 11 am to 6 pm

Sunday - 12 pm to 5 pm

 

Located at the Vermillion River Entrance (south entrance) of Matthiessen State Park

Utica, IL

 

Vintage Illinois is the largest wine tasting festival in the state of Illinois! It is truly an extraordinary wine tasting event. Visit the festival's website for more information at www.vintageillinois.com.

 

 

Grape Escape

September 25 & 26, 2010

Saturday - 11 am to 9 pm

Sunday - 12 pm to 5 pm

 

The Quincy Grape Escape is a unique wine tasting festival held along the Mississippi River in Historic Quincy, Illinois. The two day event features live music, wine tasting and delicious food! Visit the festival's website for more information at www.quincygrapeescape.com.


 

October 2010 Events

 

Halloween in Boo-tiful Nauvoo

 

October 30, 2010

Nauvoo, IL

 

Visit www.beautifulnauvoo.com for details!

 


 

November 2010 Events

 

Thanksgiving

 

November 25, 2010

 

Enjoy the holiday with all!

Baxter's Vineyards will be closed.

 


 

December 2010 Events

 

Scenic Rivers Wine Trail Event

 

December 4 & 5, 2010

 

Enjoy the wineries of the Scenic Rivers Wine Trail as they celebrate the holidays! Visit www.scenicriverswine.com for more details!

 

Christmas

 

December 25, 2010

 

Enjoy the holiday with all!

Baxter's Vineyards will be closed.

 


 

*All events and activities are subject to change as needed without notice.

 


 

Baxter's Vineyards & Winery

2010 E. Parley Street

PO Box 342

Nauvoo, IL 62354

Phone: (217) 453-2528

Toll free: (800) 854-1396

Fax: (217) 453-6600

baxters@frontiernet.net

 

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