4th annual CLINK Festival at 401 North Morgan Street in West Town, Chicago to highlight women and minorities in the wine industry

CHICAGO (WLS) — Pour a glass for the return of the annual CLINK Wine & Spirits Festival.Back for a fourth year, this Chicago-based festival is dedicated to showcasing women and minorities in the wine and spirits industry.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event returns Sept. 21, located at 401 N Morgan St. This year will feature a walk-around tasting highlighting more than 50 minority-owned wine and spirit brands, paired with fare from local Chicago chefs of color. Attendees will also enjoy a cigar lounge, a non-alcoholic wine selection, vendors, and live music from a DJ.”As a minority business owner, navigating the business of building a wine brand in this industry can oftentimes feel like you are on an island,” said Chrishon Lampley, co-founder of CLINK. “It is imperative that we continue to celebrate, encourage, and advocate for diversity in the wine & spirits industry. CLINK presents an interactive educational forum for beverage trade professionals, media, and wine & spirits enthusiasts to taste, network, celebrate our progress, and empower future minority women in the industry.””CLINK is aligned with the mission of She ROCKS It, which is to spotlight women and celebrate the incredible things they accomplish,” said Joyce Dawkins, co-founder of CLINK. “I want to encourage attendees to take a leap of faith and not be afraid to pursue their dreams. Even if only 1% of women currently occupy a particular space, that should be a reason to push forward, to just go for it. Both CLINK and She ROCKS It are committed to inspiring women to believe in themselves, break through barriers, and make a lasting impact.”CLINK is made possible, in part, by lead sponsor Mariano’s, a prominent Midwest grocery chain with a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”At Mariano’s, we are proud to support BIPOC and Women-Owned Businesses, and those that support them as well,” said Amanda Puck, director of strategic brand development for Mariano’s. “We have a commitment to local vendors and are excited to support the first annual CLINK Wine & Spirits Festival with our team of accomplished Tastemaker Chefs who will complement the event’s all-star roster of minority-owned wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverage producers.”For full schedule details and ticketing information, please visit www.clinkfestival.com.Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.



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