Geneva’s Festival of the Vine returns in September in a new location

Festival of the Vine returns to Geneva on Sept. 9-11 in a new location. This year’s event will be on South Fourth and James streets.

“Everything you love about this festival can be found in a new location. The Geneva police have done a phenomenal job of keeping everyone safe crossing State Street during previous Festival of the Vines. However, it was mutually decided that the event should move across the street to James and South Fourth streets,” said Laura Rush, communications director for the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

According to a news release, Geneva Chamber member restaurants will be showcased along with wine for purchase. There also will be beer and seltzer offerings.

For more than 40 years, restaurants have set up under one huge tent and offered three of their favorite signature items. Visitors purchase tickets and buy a “taste” at one of the featured restaurants in the tent.

The Festival of the Vine also will feature local musical entertainers. Other events include an arts and crafts show, merchant wine events, business booths, activities for kids, complimentary horse drawn carriage rides and shopping in Geneva’s historic downtown.

Times vary for individual events and food and wine purchases. A complete schedule is available at genevachamber.com.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://www.genevachamber.com/product/festival-of-the-vine-tickets/. Tickets must be picked up at the Chamber office by Sept. 7 or they will be held at Will Call during the event. No refunds will be issued for unused tickets.