Don’t miss the second annual Weinfest!

Kick off your summer sipping at the GAI’s annual Weinfest on Saturday, May 30 from 4–7 pm! Celebrate the vibrant wine culture of Germany and Austria on the lawn with an afternoon of exceptional wines, live music, and yard games. Guests will enjoy tastings of 25 different German and Austrian wines, with most selections new to this year’s event—alongside a few returning crowd favorites from last year.

Hosted by Amy Waller and The German Wine Collection with friends from Thomas Liquors, New France Wine Company, and Small Lot Wines. Snacks will be available for purchase during the event.

A special guest will be at Weinfest! Jesse Becker MS is the Illinois Portfolio Director, a storyteller at heart whose deep love for German wine has shaped every chapter of his career. For Jesse, every bottle is more than a wine; it's a connection to the people and places that make Germany's vineyards truly extraordinary. You won’t want to miss this!

Ticket Costs

• $75 for non-members | $65 for GAI members

• includes a reusable wine glass to take home.

All Weinfest wines will be available for purchase at Thomas Liquors after the event. Attendees must be 21+ years old. The event will take place rain or shine.