Highland Park Wine Stroll

Sip. Shop. Stroll. Savor.

Presented by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce

• Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST
• Location: Downtown Highland Park, IL

Why Participate:

• Drive additional sales by staying open later and converting high foot traffic into same-day purchases.
• Attract new customers and introduce your business to 100+ engaged event-goers.
• Increase visibility and brand awareness through inclusion on the official event map, signage, and Chamber marketing promotions.
• Create meaningful engagement with curated wine samples (or a non-alcoholic option provided by the Chamber) that bring guests directly into your space.
• Incentivize purchases and repeat visits with exclusive event-day specials, raffles, or samples.
• Leverage Chamber marketing support through social media and digital promotions to extend your reach beyond event night.

Ideal Participants:

• Retail shops
• Galleries and studios
• Restaurants and cafes
• Spas and salons
• Professional service offices with lobby/event space

Feeling collaborative? Any Highland Park business can participate! Whether you're downtown or elsewhere in the community, there’s room for you. Partner with a downtown brick-and-mortar to elevate the guest experience, reach new customers, and showcase your business as an engaged, community-minded brand. It’s a smart way to cross-promote, build visibility, and be part of the energy.

Registration Details:

• Highland Park Chamber Members: $150.00

• Non-Chamber Members: $250.00

• Deadline to Register: April 21, 2026, 9:00 AM **

Requirements:

• Be open and staffed during the full duration of the Wine Stroll
• Provide a space to accommodate guests for wine tasting and a water station
• Willingness to collaborate with a wine sponsor and Chamber staff
• Optional but Highly Encouraged: provide light bites, product demos, or special offers

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring the Highland Park Wine Stroll is a toast-worthy opportunity to showcase your brand to a lively, engaged audience while supporting our local business community. Sponsors enjoy prominent recognition in event marketing, signage, social media, and press coverage, as well as valuable visibility in front of a hundred attendees. It’s a perfect way to align your business with a fun-filled event and make a lasting impression.

Check out sponsorship opportunities here.

Reach out to Michelle Friedman at michelle@chamberhp.com or (847) 432-0284 to talk about your sponsorship opportunity!