Pineapple Wine?

The University of Illinois is usually known for students on campus, but what happens when summer rolls around? Wine Tasting! The University of Illinois hosted the 2010 Illinois State Fair Wine Competition in the College of ACES Bevier Hall on June 7-9.  According to the June 9, 2010 Daily Illini the competition is not held at the state fair for reasons such as the advantages to having a controlled environment at the University.

A total of 407 different wines were tasted by 12 judges.  Wines included the traditional zinfandel and ranged to pineapple! Prizes include a gold, silver, and bronze medal to each category of wine and these winners can be found at the Illinois Wine site.

This is just one example of an event that takes place on the U of I campus.  During the school year, entertainment and events occur all the time.  Every weekend (and pretty much every night) there is something to do on campus.  Even during the day walking to class you will probably come in contact with some sort of out-of-the-ordinary happening.  I'm sure you've all heard of the tightrope walkers on the quad, right?