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Godfrey Wine Fest – Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop
A four-hour Chicago rooftop wine tasting with multiple vendor stations, DJ music, giveaways, skyline views, and a retractable roof.
About the event
Walk-around wine tasting format
Godfrey Wine Fest – Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop is a Chicago wine tasting festival built around movement between multiple wine vendor tasting stations. The format is described as more social than formal, with attendees hopping between booths rather than sitting for a structured tasting.
Admission details in the event description include a wristband and tasting glass for trying dozens of wines from various vendors. The official page description also frames the event as a four-hour tasting with a variety of wines to try.
Rooftop features and add-ons
The rooftop setup includes DJ music, giveaways, panoramic skyline views, fire pits, and a retractable roof. The event description also says the retractable roof is part of how the tasting continues in rainy or clear conditions.
Beyond the wine stations, the event description mentions raffle prizes or giveaways, selfie stations with skyline backdrops, and the ability to order additional cocktails or food from the rooftop menu. Those items are described as optional additions to the tasting format, not as separate included tastings.
Setting and organizer
The featured setting is I|O Godfrey Rooftop Lounge in Chicago, with The Godfrey Hotel Chicago also identified as a featured venue connection. River North Fests is listed as the organizer and promoter of the event.
The event is listed for a Saturday afternoon in November 2025, with the timing described as a four-hour window. Exact schedule and ticket-path details are handled separately in the event information fields.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tasting format?
It is a walk-around wine tasting festival with multiple wine vendor stations rather than a formal seated tasting.
What do attendees receive for tasting?
The event description says attendees receive a wristband and tasting glass to try dozens of wines from various vendors.
What rooftop features are part of the event?
The event details mention DJ music, giveaways, panoramic skyline views, fire pits, and a retractable roof.
Can attendees order anything besides wine tastings?
The event description says additional cocktails or food can be ordered from the rooftop menu.
Who organizes the event?
The event is organized and promoted by River North Fests.
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