The Revelry Food & Wine Festival returns to Lake Forest this Thursday, September 4, through Sunday, September 7, promising a weekend of flavors and festivities that extend beyond mere indulgence. Revelry Food & Wine Inc. has crafted this four-day event to intertwine community spirit with culinary and artistic excellence, the nonprofit announced. According to the press release, this festival aims to bolster its commitment against food insecurity while providing guests a rich tapestry of experiences.
Revelry's lineup this year is diverse, featuring the opening "Palate to Palette: Ladies First" event on Thursday, where female chefs and mixologists showcase their talents at The Gallery in Lake Forest. Tickets start at $78. The following day, on Friday, offers a "Masters of Taste Luncheon” at The Forester Hotel, headlined by Chef Lindsay Autry, with tickets starting at $88.
Photo by Revelry Food & Wine Inc.
Friday also brings "Farm & Country" at Elawa Farm, a night of hearty dishes accompanied by live country music, with tickets from $138. "Fedoras & Ferraris" on Saturday at David Adler Estate invites guests to experience Italian culinary elegance paired with vintage cars, at a starting price of $155. The festival concludes on Sunday with "Whiskey, Wu-Tang & Wagyu" at Gorton Community Center, featuring a burger showdown and music, starting at $78.
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Community impact and support
More than a culinary celebration, Revelry commits to addressing food insecurity by partnering with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the press release states. A portion of the festival's proceeds will benefit local residents facing hunger, reaffirming its founders' resolve and shared passion for community service, as highlighted by Chef Dominic Zumpano.
Photo by Revely Food & Wine Inc.
“As chefs and community members, we believe it’s our responsibility to do more than feed guests at a table, we need to help feed those who can’t afford one. This collaboration is our way of standing with our neighbors and using our platform to support a basic human need: access to nourishing food,” Zumpano stated.
Revelry Food & Wine Inc. was established in 2023 by co-founders Chef Beau MacMillan, Chef Dominic Zumpano, and curator Cecilia Lanyon. For more information or to buy tickets, visit the official website.
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