Revelry Food & Wine Festival 2025
September 4th - 7th
- The Gallery: hosted by Chef Kelsey Brito
- The Forester: hosted by Chef Lindsey Autrey
- Elawa Farm: hosted by Chef Jonathon Sawyer
- David Adler Estate: hosted by Chef Joe Flamm
- Gorton Center: hosted by Chef Stephanie Izard
Lake Forest, Illinois
Revelry Food & Wine Inc., nonprofit organization established in Lake Forest in 2023, proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated annual festival, the Revelry Food & Wine Festival 2025. Taking place September 4–7 in Lake Forest, Illinois, this four-day celebration brings together celebrity chefs, beverage professionals, artists, and musicians for an unforgettable weekend of flavor, creativity, and connection.
More than just a food and wine festival, Revelry is rooted in community. As proud owners of several beloved local restaurants, founders Chef Beau MacMillan, Chef Dominic Zumpano, and curator Cecilia Lanyon understand the power of food to bring people together. From bridal showers and book clubs to gallery openings and birthday dinners, their spaces serve as hubs for joy and conversation in the Illinois community.
This year, the Revelry Food & Wine Festival is deepening its mission to nourish beyond the plate by partnering with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, a regional leader in the fight against hunger. As a nonprofit rooted in hospitality and community, the Revelry Food & Wine Festival recognizes the responsibility to help ensure access to good food for everyone and believes that caring for the community starts with providing the opportunity to be nourished and included. By directing a portion of this year’s festival proceeds to support the food bank, the organization reaffirms its commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity across the region.
“Food insecurity isn’t just a statistic, it’s a reality for too many families, even in our own neighborhoods,” says co-founder Chef Dominic Zumpano. “As chefs and community members, we believe it’s our responsibility to do more than feed guests at a table, we need to help feed those who can’t afford one. This collaboration is our way of standing with our neighbors and using our platform to support a basic human need: access to nourishing food.”
Revelry Food & Wine Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lake Forest, Illinois, dedicated to building community through culinary, artistic, and cultural experiences. Founded in 2023 by Chef Beau MacMillan, Chef Dominic Zumpano, and curator Cecilia Lanyon, Revelry produces an annual four-day festival that showcases renowned chefs, local talent, fine wines, and live entertainment, all while supporting hunger relief through charitable partnerships. Through its restaurants, events, and outreach, Revelry fosters connection, creativity, and compassion.
