Port Wine Fest: A Festival of Portuguese Wines Chicago 2025

PORT WINE FEST IS HEADED TO CHICAGO!

Get ready to celebrate Portuguese wines, gastronomy and culture at the one-night-only event at The Walden on Thursday, October 2nd!

Over 40 wine producers will showcase their whites, reds, sparkling and Port wines from some of the world’s most diverse wine regions.

Invite your friends and family to the Chicago edition of Port Wine Fest, so you can explore 100+ wines and mix-and-match your pairings with delectable bites.

Event Details

Date & Time: Thursday, October 2nd | 5:00 - 8:00PM

Location: The Walden | 2145 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60612

General Admission: $70

General Admission: $70 ticket includes:

• Admission to The Port Wine Fest from 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Thursday, October 2nd 2025.
• 3 Hours to Enjoy 100+ Portuguese Wines From 40+ Prominent Wine Producers, including whites, reds, sparkling and Port wines.
• Gourmet Portuguese Fare
• Over 40 wine producers will showcase their whites, reds, sparkling and Port wines from some of the world’s most diverse wine regions, and you’ll be able to pair it with traditional bites such as Pasteis de Nata, Bocalaitos, and Portuguese-style croissants.
• Chance to Meet the Winemakers & to Learn About Their Wines.

Proceeds from Ticket Sales benefit The Greater Chicago Food Depository, which exists to end hunger in communities throughout Chicago via food rescue and distribution as well as addressing the root cause of hunger with innovative solutions.

Port Wine Fest is a festival of Portuguese wines, food and culture, launched in 2024 by the Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP), that aims to introduce US consumers to the world of Portugal through a series of events across the country. The main purpose of Port Wine Shippers Association (AEVP) is to represent and protect the interests of its members and the promotion and protection of the industry and trade of the Port and Douro wines and other wine products from the demarcated Douro region throughout national and foreign territories.

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