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Vintage Illinois at the Canal Market will be held at Carey Memorial Park, located in downtown North Utica, IL.
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NOTE: Our 2024 event layout map includes some exciting extra space! There is now a large gate into the baseball diamond so that we can use the entire outfield! Several of our wineries will serve from this space and you are welcome to set up your own event space in here as well!
9/16/24: There has been some road construction in town that has resulted in detours to get to the Village. We have been assured that all roads will be clear and open on or before 9/18/24, just in time for our big weekend.
Shuttle Service Available All Weekend in N. Utica!
#IllinoisWineFans we will once again have shuttle service from our friends at North Central Area Transit – NCAT. NCAT provides public transportation for LaSalle County, and several of their drivers have volunteered for this event. Shuttle service will provide you the most direct access to the admissions tent. Boarding the shuttle is easy: we recommend parking in one of the two areas secured by North Utica and designated on the map below:
Shuttle Service Parking Lot (FREE PARKING)
- Neighbors Park, 600 Norman St., N. Utica
Shuttle Service Hours of Operation:
- Saturday 9/16/23: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday 9/17/23: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Helpful Tips on the Shuttle:
- The shuttle is not recommended for riders with large items. If your group has a number of large items we recommend that you drop off one or more members in your party at the event site, and then drive to the shuttle parking lots.
- Please consider a per person donation per trip to help offset NCAT expenses. We need to keep these drivers happy so our shuttle service can continue each year!
- The shuttles will run continuously, so wait times should be minimal.
- If you are staying at Grand Bear Lodge, the front desk will have phone numbers for the shuttle drivers, and can request a pick up on your behalf.
- Shuttle parking lots are unstaffed.
Public Parking Adjacent to Vintage Illinois:
Ample public parking is available on local streets and parking lots in N. Utica for easy walking access to Vintage. Some parking lots are privately owned and may have a parking fee. For those that might like direct access to the entry tent we recommend parking in one of the two lots designated for shuttle service.
Just outside the secure festival area, and within an easy walking distance, you will find some great local eateries and shops.
- Learn more about the Village of North Utica here.
- Find local places to eat here.
- Find places to shop here.
Also just outside the festival grounds you’ll have access to more than 50 artisan vendor booths set up for an expanded CANAL MARKET weekend just for Vintage Illinois.
Wine Festival Map
Click on image to download map.
