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Oswego's First Wine Off The Fox Is Here: See Winery List

At Saturday's event, guests can try wine from more than 15 wineries, seasonal craft beer from Oswego Brewing Co. and a signature cocktail.

Wine Off the Fox is scheduled to take place from 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Venue 1012, 1012 Station Drive in Oswego.
Wine Off the Fox is scheduled to take place from 2-7 p.m. Saturday at Venue 1012, 1012 Station Drive in Oswego. (Shutterstock)

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego's latest event, the inaugural Wine Off The Fox, is happening this Saturday. It's not only a wine tasting but also a breast cancer benefit concert.

Wine Off the Fox is scheduled to last from 2-7 p.m. at Venue 1012, 1012 Station Drive. Guests will have the chance to enjoy more than 18 varieties of wine, plus several cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

Being set during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, three organizations — Rush Copley/Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center, Edward Foundation Breast Program Fund and the American Cancer Society — will receive 10 percent of the event's ticket proceeds. A silent auction, both online and on-site, will help raise additional funds for the three groups.

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Here's a look at which wineries and breweries will be represented at the event. A full list of wine selections can be found on the village's website.

  • August Hill, Illinois
  • Folktale, California
  • Village Vintner, Illinois
  • Lapis Luna, California
  • Beyra, Portugal
  • Tutiac, France
  • Guinigi, Italy
  • Stone Cap, Washington
  • First Fiddle, California
  • Giocato, Slovenia
  • Barker's Marque, New Zealand
  • La Perlina, Italy

Local establishments featured will be Fox Valley Winery and Oswego Brewing Company. Fancy Nancy Charcuterie Boards, Hell's BBQ, Darkhouse Catering and Salerno's Red Hots will be providing eats for Wine Off the Fox.

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The event's signature cocktail will be pink vodka lemonade. Non-alcoholic options will be pink lemonade, soda and water.

Jersey Girls, a popular band known for their high-energy harmonies on original and cover music, will headline the event after a show by opener Serendipity, an all-girl band from the Chicago suburbs.

Tickets are available for purchase online. For those who don't buy tickets in advance, they will also be available at the door for an additional $10 per package.


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