Ticket: Festival of the Vine 2026-FRIDAY DESIGNATED DRIVER (CHOCOLATE ONLY)

Graham’s 36th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting (DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKET ONLY) Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026 Tasting Sessions: 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:30pm Price: Designated Driver $35 (chocolate only) Location: Nosh Company, 22 N. 3rd Street, Geneva, IL 60134 For 36 years, we have explored the decadent pairings of Graham’s Chocolates and delicious wines during Geneva’s Festival of the Vine. This year, we will be bringing back some fan favorite combinations from year’s past as well as featuring some new confections. Please join us for the enjoyment of decadent chocolate creations from Graham’s Fine Chocolates chosen by our employees. We are delighted to partner again with at Nosh Restaurant. This event will take place both inside & outdoors under the tents. Our amazing vendor, Kio Kreations is setting up a fun photo opportunity for you & your friends to enjoy, and this year for our live music we will welcome artist Dan Dougherty to perform all weekend. Designated Driver Tickets are now available for $35/per person if you do not want to drink but would like to enjoy the chocolates & ambiance. Reservations are $60/per person to taste both the seven chocolate & wine pairings. No wine will be given to those who choose the designated driver ticket option, but all attendees must be over 21 to attend, regardless of ticket type. All attendees will receive a wine glass to keep as a favor upon your exit and wine will be available for purchase as well! *Important Information* -All attendees must be over 21 years old to attend. Please bring a valid ID to be checked prior to entry. No children or strollers allowed. -You must have a reserved ticket to attend. Please arrive with all members of your party prior to entry. This event sells out every year, so please reserve your spot early! Only one reservation is available per person, per night. -This event is structured with various timeslots, so we ask that you please respect your allotted time by arriving on-time and exiting promptly after one-hour to be courteous to the next group of people. -Tickets are non-refundable and not able to be exchanged. We will NOT permit the changing of ticket timeslots or dates. Your ticket purchase is final and stands as is. -All events are considered RAIN or SHINE. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. -Indoor restrooms will be available for our guests. -This event WILL NOT be gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, or vegetarian. Substitutions will NOT be permitted. Each wine is paired specifically with each chocolate. -Please drink responsibly. We have the right to refuse service to anyone who has over-consumed or is showing symptoms of intoxication. *Once your ticket purchase has been processed, you will receive an email with digital confirmation. You may either print out these tickets or show us your proof of purchase on your smartphone upon check-in. We will have a guest list of everyone who purchased tickets through our website. If there are several people in your party, please mention the last name of the person who made the reservation at check-in. Entrance to the event will be at the entrance of Nosh. We thank you for helping us keep this yearly event alive. Your support means the world to the entire Graham’s Family. We look forward to this event every year and to seeing so many familiar faces attending! For any questions, please email us at orders@grahamschocolate.com **For SATURDAY designated driver tickets, CLICK HERE **