October 2014 Newsletter
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Upcoming Events
Oktoberfest Celebration Oktoberfest
Sunday - October 12 (Columbus Day Weekend) 
  
Put your lederhosen on and   come   out   to  Von
Jakob, the only German inspired winery/brewery in Southern Illinois, to celebrate    our     annual 
Oktoberfest. The festival will feature an authentic German menu with foods like pork schnitzel, brats with sauerkraut, pretzels with dipping sauce and much more. Also, enjoy a great selection of our German inspired craft beers such as our German Pilsner, Dunkel Bock, Hefeweizen and of course our Oktoberfest Lager. Plus live authentic German oom-pah music by The Polka Connection starting at 2:00pm.
 
Musical Act: The Polka Connection    
Time: 2:00 - 6:00pm, German food menu available at noon
Drinks: Wine, Cider and numerous options of German Craft Beer
Cover: $5, includes wine or beer tasting 
Art & Wine Splash & Dash 
Painting Class
Sunday - October 19 
  
Join us for a small art party in a fun, relaxing environment. Unleash your inner artist while relaxing with a glass of wine or a cold glass of beer. Splash and Dash will provide all materials for the class, and an instructor will take you step by step through the process while you create a masterpiece to take home with you.   
 
Time: 2:00 - 5:00pm, food & drinks available
Price: $35/person, includes all art materials
Tickets: Purchase at Von Jakob or by calling us 618-893-4600

*Class size is limited so get your tickets soon!
Fish Fry Fish Fry 
Friday & Saturday Nights
 
We will be hosting Fish Fry's on Friday and many Saturday evenings through the rest of the year! Our Fish Fry features All You Can Eat Beer Battered Catfish for just $12.99. Also, be on the look out for Prime Rib Night and other specials as well. Check our Calender of Events to stay updated on when we'll be hosting the next special event.   
 
Reservations: 
Call 618-893-4600 or Book Reservations Online   
Cooking Class
Sunday - December 7 

Enjoyable and instructional class that will broaden your familiarity with ingredients and techniques to make recipes. Our experienced culinary team will be discussing food and wine/beer pairings during the class as well. More details and sign up information coming soon.  
 
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Price: TBD
Tickets: Available soon
Bacon & Beer Bacon & Beer Event
TBA 

More info coming soon!!!  
Weekend Music Series

October 4
Rip Lee Blues
October 5
Dirtwater Fox
October 11
Katie Foley
October 12
Oktoberfest, music by 
The Polka Connection, 2-6 pm
October 18
B Douglas
October 19
Jim & Tim Beattie
October 25
Mike & Ken
October 26
Dave Caputo Duo

Live music on Saturday's 3:30-6:30pm, Sunday's 2:30-5:30pm
Latest News
Kristofer's Dinner Menu
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New Menu at Kristofer's Restaurant 
 
Join us for a delectable Three Course Dinner or choose just to have the entree itself, it's up to you. Choose from such items as our succulent 10 oz. Filet Mignon layered with housemade bacon for $21, or enjoy our new Beer-Battered Catfish entree for just $12. Also, we've added a menu for the kiddos, so feel free to bring them out for a family style dinning experience. Also, be sure to take advantage of our wine prices as you won't see the typical restaurant mark-up here. We invite you to sip, savor and enjoy a night out in the country-side at Kristofer's at Von Jakob.  

Indy Wine Competition Results 2014 Indy Wine Competition Results
 
With over 2,000 entries from 14 countries and 40 US states, the Indy International Wine Competition is one of the largest competitions in the world. We entered 6 wines and our Streakin' Johnny Hard Cider into this prestigious competition and were proudly awarded 5 medals! Considering we entered a limited number of our prodcuts, we were very pleased with the results. See results below.  

 

 
 Von Jakob's 2014 Indy Competition Medals 
Honey Blush Gold - Best of Class
Streakin' Johnny Hard CiderGold
Ridge Red Silver
Johnny Apple Wine Silver
Kroshenfeler  Bronze
 
COMPLIMENTARY WINE or BEER TASTING
(Coupon Below)

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In this Issue
Oktoberfest
Art & Wine Class
Cooking Class
Bacon & Beer Event
Weekend Music Series
2014 Indy Wine Competition Results
Free Wine/Beer Tasting and Appetizer Coupons Below
Address:
230 Hwy 127
Alto Pass, IL 62905
618-893-4600
Hours:
Mon-Thu:11:00 - 5:00pm
Fri:11:00 - 7:00pm
Sat:10:00 - 7:00pm
Sun:10:00 - 6:00pm


 
NOW BOOKING 2015 WEDDINGS
Von Jakob Wedding
For Information
Call 618-893-4600 or Email [email protected]




Kristofer's at Von Jakob
Open Friday & Saturday
230 Hwy 127
Alto Pass, IL 62905

For Reservations
Call 618-893-4600 or

Our Menu






Complimentary Wine or Beer Tasting
Present this coupon on your smart phone or in print form and receive a complimentary Wine Tasting or Beer Tasting. Wine Tasting includes a flight of 5 wines, and a Beer Tasting includes a tasting of two beer styles of your choice. 
Offer Expires: 10/31/14
Some Restrictions Apply.



Complimentary Appetizer at Kristofer's Restaurant
Join us every Friday and Saturday evening for an exquisite dinner. Present this coupon on your smart phone or print it out and receive a complimentary appetizer of your choice when dining at Kristofer's Restaurant. The purchase of an entree is required to redeem this coupon. Limit one appetizer per table.  
Offer Expires: 10/31/14
Some Restrictions Apply.