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2026 Sunset Soiree Registration

  1. Sunset Soiree 2024 (68)
  2. Ticket Sales and Meal Planning

    Each participant will be required to purchase a meal package as their entry fee. The package includes food from Poppin’ Plates (appetizer, salad, and entrée) and desserts from Dulce by Dori. Your food of choice for the evening, as well as your choice of wine will be pre-ordered when purchasing your ticket package. You will also have the option to purchase more wine, however it must be pre-purchased. No outside food, beverage, liquor or wine will be allowed. We will have a limited amount of tables for the parties of two. If you are on your own and want to come out and chat with new people we will seat you with other single ticket holders, so you have no excuse to stay home. All other tables will be planned accordingly. Groups are welcome, as well. If you bring more than eight guests, we will have the tables in the proximity of each other. Feel free to give us a call to discuss other options, 708.283.5621. Vintrendi Winery (Park Forest’s Black owned winery), is our designated Wine Vendor. Prices are provided without wine, however a variety of wines are available from dry to sweet. They have new selections this year, check them out further in the packet. No outside liquor or food will be allowed.

  3. REGISTRATION PROCESS AND PAYMENT

    Registration Process and Payment

    This year’s registration will go in several steps:

    1) You must complete your registration form on-line (6 or less). 

    2) Groups with more than 6 guests will need to email their order (see order form for info.) to erandle@vopf.com.

    3) Please verify your list, food orders and wine prior to submitting.

    4) Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an email (no phone call or text) from our Special Events Team (In-house or Primetime Events) to confirm your order. Please attempt to finalize your groups at one time to avoid menu/wine errors. Additional guest can be added, while space is available. Once food orders are submitted to the chef, no changes can be made.

    5) You will receive your final breakdown in a follow email and be provided your payment deadline and total. Paying right away is best, however we will give you 48 hours to do so. No slots will be solidified without full payment. We will need full payments submitted for groups at one time. In the event a payment is not made within the 48 hours you will be moved to a waiting list. You may email to have those moved back into rotation while space allows no exceptions. All payments will be made by Zelle for record purposes; eventsprime23@gmail.com. We will no longer accept cash app or apple pay. If you want to pay with cash, you will need to make arrangements with Evelyn Randle, erandle@vopf.com, to drop-off in the office. 

    6) Once your order is confirmed and paid-in full, you will receive an email confirmation with the final count and wine breakdown. Please be patient, we normally have 250+ guests, emails will not go out right away due to the number of guests. However, please confirm all emails sent to you. This will avoid any errors.

    7) As you get closer you will then receive a copy of your guest list and reminder of your Dos and Don'ts. Our goal is to make this as easy and seamless, as possible, for everyone. 

    8) No more lines to pick up your wine. All wine will be accounted for through email. Once verified, bags will be packed and sealed. Each wine order will be placed on the table prior to your arrival with a list of wines in the bag.  Each bag will be sealed and once the seal is broken no revisions or refunds can be made, no exceptions. I will personally check and double check what was ordered and placed in the bag.

    9) Please, please use a good email that is checked regularly. Also, please--please double check your orders once your email recap is sent (name spellings, food and wine options, if applicable) for yourself or your group. We will send emails several times just to check and double check. The day of the event we will not be able to change food orders, due to your neighbor's plate looking more enticing. Please be mindful of those who ordered prior to you. We will not be able to make any exceptions! All food is pre-purchased and made by order.

    10) All attendees will have name tags for their table with their food selection. The first person to check-in will receive these name tags for placement on the table. 

    11) Each person will still check-in individually to get their wristband for food. Your wristband will be used for picking up your food or for food delivery (VIP).  No day of changes will be accepted. This creates a shortage for those who did pre-order that selection. We will give plenty of time for you to make any revisions prior to the event.

    Get ready to experience something special in Park Forest! Questions? Email Evelyn Randle, Community Relations Manager, erandle@vopf.com or call, 708.283.5621. Get on the list early! Don’t miss out on this Exclusive Classy Event!

  4. MENU DESCRIPTIONS

    Vegan: Herb-Roasted Cauliflower Steak - Roasted pepper puree, seasonal charred vegetables on a bed of rice pilaf. $40/VIP: $64

    Chicken: Open-Flame Italian Herb Chicken Breast - P&R Crusted Marinated with fresh herbs and flame-grilled to perfection, served with red roasted mashed potatoes and broccolini. $50/VIP: $72

    Seafood: Pan-Seared Salmon - Finished with a creamy white wine lemon sauce, served with rice pilaf and broccolini. $55/VIP: $78

    Premium: Open-Frame Grilled Ribeye (Medium) - Flame-grilled ribeye (medium) served with red roasted mash potatoes and broccolini. $62/VIP: $85

    Dinner is now served buffet style. VIP comes with a server, which food will be served at the table. Slots limited.

    NO MEAL SUBSTITUTIONS, NO EXCEPTIONS!

  5. Wine Selections

    Due to the high selections of wine and limitations of the application app please be sure to select the correct number of bottles. For example, 2 bottles of wine, Vintrendi Blaqberry, $15 x2 and so forth. If you want more then 5 bottles, please select the max of 5 and update the team once you receive the confirmation email.  You will then receive your final tally and deadline to pay. See descriptions at the bottom of the page.

  6. Payment Options

    All payments will be made by Zelle for record purposes; eventsprime23@gmail.com. We will no longer accept cash app or apple pay. If you want to pay with cash, you will need to make arrangements with Evelyn Randle, erandle@vopf.com, to drop-off in the office. 

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  9. Guest/s List

    You will be able to enter 6 people in total. If you have more, please complete the order form and email to: erandle@vopf.com. Please be so kind to email me any revisions. All guests must have a phone number and email address. 

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  16. Wine Descriptions

    Dry Wines

    Vin Blanche  

    This wine is a great option for those wanting to conquer a dry white wine. The wine is medium bodied with crisp acidity and packed with hints of fruit. This wine is a fantastic introduction to dryer wines, especially if sweet has always been your thing! Explore the World of Wine with Vin Blanche.  Serve chilled and indulge in its pleasures.  13% alcohol by volume.

    Vin Rouge              

    This wine is for the bold, adventurous wine aficionado. The fruit seems to jumps out of the bottle at first sip, yet finishes with a moderate dryness. The soft tannins are very welcoming; however they don’t overpower the wine. This wine is easy to drink and makes for a great everyday table wine as it goes with many dishes. Cheers! Serve at room temperature and indulge in its pleasures. 13% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

    Introducing a big, bold Californian red wine that begins with notes of blackberries that are followed with hints of toasty oak, coconut and mocha. Being the innovators in wine styles that we are, we present this wine finished in the frizzante style, offering a light effervescence that tickles the nose with each sip. Pairs well with charcuterie board meats, cheeses and also pasta dishes with red sauce. Serve at room temperature or even slightly chilled, 14% alcohol by volume.

     Vintrendi Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

    Introducing Vintrendi Cellars Sauvignon Blanc; a light bodied white wine with layers of herbal notes combined with a crisp acidity and robust lemon notes, rounded off with lightly toasted oak on the finish. Pear aromas abound on the nose. Pair with salad, soft cheeses chicken and pasta with white sauce. Serve chilled. 12% alcohol by volume.

     Vintrendi Cellars Shiraz

    Our Vintrendi Cellars Shiraz is a medium bodied red wine that begins with notes of black cherry that's followed with hints of toasty oak, and peppery spice. Pairs well with BBQ and spicy Asian cuisine, charcuterie board meats, cheeses and also pasta dishes with red sauce. Serve at room temperature. 14% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Cellars Chardonnay

    Introducing a medium bodied white wine with layers of apricot, lemon and lightly toasted oak. Pair with fish, chicken and pasta with white sauce. Serve chilled. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Cellars Riesling

    Semi-dry, light-bodied crisp white wine with green apple notes. Aged in stainless steel for the truest expression of the grape.  Pair with fish, chicken and pasta with white sauce. Serve chilled. 12.5% alcohol by volume.  

    Vintrendi Cellars Pinot Noir

    Our Pinot Noir is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine that opens with aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry, followed by subtle layers of vanilla, oak, and a touch of earthy spice. Pairs beautifully with a Vintrendi charcuterie board, roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto. Serve at room temperature. 12.5% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Cellars Pinot Noir

    Our Pinot Noir is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine that opens with aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry, followed by subtle layers of vanilla, oak, and a touch of earthy spice. Pairs beautifully with a Vintrendi charcuterie board, roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto. Serve at room temperature. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 

    Vintrendi Cellars Pinot Grigio

    Dry, light-bodied crisp white wine with pear notes on the nose. On the palate: a bright pop of acidity wrapped around notes of orchard fruit and a faint whisper of citrus peel. The finish? Dry, clean, and elegant. Unoaked to let the fruit shine naturally. Pair with fish, chicken and pasta with white sauce. (Note: This wine has an orange glow. Technically, it’s what the wine world calls an “orange wine.” Sounds interesting? Let us explain...Instead of being pressed and separated quickly like a standard white wine, orange wines (like this beauty) get some extra skin contact during fermentation, just like red wines. The result? A richer color, deeper texture, and a taste profile that’s unapologetically complex.) Serve chilled. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 

    Semi-Sweet Wines

    Finesse Blush Rosé               

    This light, well-balanced wine is sure to make you blush with excitement with each tantalizing sip. After getting to know this wine, you won’t be able to wait until your next rendezvous with your new taste sensation. This wine is fruity and slightly sweet with a hint of dryness on the tongue. Note the delicate floral aroma and luxurious pink tones and know this wine is crafted especially for moments like now. Serve chilled and indulge in its pleasures. 12% alcohol by volume.

    Finesse Silky White                   

    Silky White is like a light, flirty conversation with a stranger. As you become more acquainted, the more you realize that it is worthy of your taste buds. Each sip greets your senses with a light, delicate flavor and a fruity aroma. Serve chilled and indulge in its pleasures. 12% alcohol by volume.

    Finesse Silky Red            

    This is the perfect wine for the moments that gently touch and awaken your passion. Silky Red is the embottlement of a sexy glare from across the room and sweet whispers delivered with a touch of Finesse. Unlike most red wines, Silky Red greets your senses with a soft sweetness, hardly bitter or dry. Serve at room temperature and indulge in its pleasures. 12% alcohol by volume.

    Finesse Spicy Red

    Spicy Red is where passion meets fire. Smooth and seductive like Silky Red, it takes things a step further with bold, warming notes of pepper and spice that dance on your tongue. This wine teases your senses with a rich, lingering finish, perfect for those nights when you want to turn up the heat and savor every daring moment. Serve at room temperature and let the boldness ignite your senses. 12% alcohol by volume.

    Sparkling Wines

    Vintrendi Cellars Sparkling Blanc de Blanc

    Dry white sparkling with a creamy texture.  100% Chardonnay grapes lends to a bright, crisp finish with tiny bubbles. Serve chilled. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Cellars Sparkling Rose

    A quality sparkling wine produced in the traditional method, the same as sparkling wines from the Champagne Region or France. Aromas of sweet jammy apricot, peach, hints of orange peel and notes of butterscotch. This wine exhibits a soft pink hue with long streams of bubbles. Serve chilled. 13.5% alcohol by volume

    Sweet Wines

    Vintrendi Blaqberry               

    We took the "grapiest" tasting wine we know and put our spin on it.  Each jammy, lip-smacking sip is a complex medley of sweet and fruity deliciousness.  This is an easy-to-drink wine that can be paired with anything on the barbeque grill.   Serve chilled and relax. 11% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Almond                     

    Introducing a truly unique wine drinking experience. It is a sweet, delicate wine with a hint of pure almond. It pairs nicely with fall or winter evenings kicking back with friends and enjoying the moment. It also makes a great gift for the wine connoisseur that’s sipped them all. This nectar is one of a kind; please savor it as so.  Serve chilled and indulge in its pleasures.   13% alcohol by volume.

    Best Life Scarlet                  

    Best Life wines represent those special moments in your life when everything is lining up and blessings are raining down on you. Best Life doesn't necessarily represent material gains and possessions, but a mindset. For some people, it represents being free and at peace while being passionately in love. For others, Best Life represents having faith in finding your purpose, all while laughing with the wind in your hair. Ultimately, this wine is just like life- it is what you make it, so you might as well enjoy every minute of it. So we offer you this decadently sweet red for moments when you are living your Best Life! Cheers! 13% alcohol by volume.

    V.C Toffee Temptation                   

    Toffee is arguably caramel's cousin in the candy family. They are both composed of melted sugar but caramel contains cream and toffee is made with butter. Taste for the buttery notes that are a natural compliment to the sweetness of this wine. Serve chilled. 12% alcohol by volume.

    Best Life Blanca                   

    Best Life wines represent those special moments in your life when everything is lining up and blessings are raining down on you. Best Life doesn't necessarily represent material gains and possessions, but a mindset. For some people, it represents being free and at peace while being passionately in love. For others, Best Life represents having faith in finding your purpose, all while laughing with the wind in your hair. Ultimately, this wine is just like life- it is what you make it, so you might as well enjoy every minute of it. So, we offer you this complex yet delicate, sweet white for moments when you are living your Best Life! Cheers!  12% alcohol by volume.

    V.C. Chocolate Bliss                 

    Chocolate is the world’s favorite treat! So we decided to add it to the Vine Candy line up. Vine Candy Chocolate Bliss is the fusion of red wine with natural chocolate flavors. Our chocolate flavored red wine has a fruity characteristic that hints at cherry notes that compliments the chocolate flavors very delicately. Serve at room temperature, chilled or try warming/mulling it in a crockpot if you prefer. 12.5% alcohol by volume.

    V.C. Chocolate-Cherry Cuvée                 

    Vine Candy Chocolate- Cherry Cuvee displays a bolder expression of cherry flavors on our chocolate wine. Instead of hinting at notes of cherry, we decided to go full steam ahead and embrace the fruity goodness that cherries bring to this wine. The tart contrast of the cherry to the sweet decadence of the chocolate is absolutely heavenly. Taste for yourself! Serve at room temperature or chilled if you prefer.   11.5% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Summertime Chi (Pineapple-Mango) 

    Summertime Chi is our expression of what happens when you attempt to bottle the energy from hot days and nights on the lakefront with the backdrop of the Chicago Skyline looming in the distance. It's the blend of sweet pineapple and mango bound together in this wine that makes it so delicious. This wine is great with barbeques, block parties, festivals or just kicking it in the backyard. It is fruity and uncomplicated and just a joy to sip. Come get a bottle for yourself! Serve chilled. 11.5% alcohol by volume. 

    Vintrendi Pumpkin

    Nothing says Autumn like pumpkin spice and we’ve managed to put that taste inside a bottle of wine. The distinct aroma of this wine will awaken your spirit and make your evenings especially festive. Enjoy on a chilly day with friends, family or that special someone. Serve chilled, mulled with spices or at room temperature and indulge in its pleasures. 13% alcohol by volume.

    V.C. Caramel Apple

    We set out to create a wine that reminded us of fun times and one that will inspire future memories. We admit that a little nostalgia guided our creative process, but ultimately this is a wine designed to make you smile. This wine exhibits a delicate balance of sweet and tart. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Serve chilled or try warming (mulling) a glass by adding a cinnamon stick for a unique taste sensation. You can also add additional mulling spices by adding 1/4 teaspoon each of ginger, nutmeg and cloves to a coffee filter.  Tie the coffee filter like a tea bag and drop it and the cinnamon sticks into the hot wine to flavor to taste.  11.5% alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Premium White Sangria

    Vintrendi Seasons Premium White Sangria is an exquisite blend of sweet peach and apple wines with the finest grape spirits and natural orange flavors. Served over ice and garnish with fruit (optional). 16% alcohol by volume.

     Vintrendi Premium Red Sangria

    Vintrendi Seasons Premium Red Sangria is an exquisite blend of sweet red wine, natural plum, blood orange and lemon flavors crafted to delight your tastebuds. Served over ice and garnish with fruit (optional). 16% alcohol by volume.

    Specialty Sweet Wines

    Vintrendi Vibe Honey Rose                    

    Honey Rose is not only the first offering in our Vintrendi Vibe line; it is also our first port- style wine.  The common components of port-style wine are that they all have high alcohol content and are sweet, regardless of if it is a red or white port. While most ports are made with red wine and sometimes white wine; our wine is one of very few port-style rose wines on the market. We infused pure honey and balanced it with unfermented natural juices to bring you a unique taste experience. The result is a mellow wine with a pleasant finish and lingering sweetness on the palate. Serve chilled. 20% alcohol by volume.

     Vintrendi Vibe Peach                

    Peach is the second selection in our Vintrendi Vibe line; it is also a port- style wine.  The common components of port-style wine are that they all have high alcohol content and are sweet, regardless of if it is a red or white port. While most ports are made with red wine and sometimes white wine; this wine is vinted from 100% real peaches. We believe that the wine being made exclusively from peaches gives us the most accurate representation of the taste we were attempting to highlight. Serve chilled. 20% Alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Vibe Cherry                

    Cherry is the fourth offering in our Vintrendi Vibe line; it is also a port- style wine.  The common components of port-style wine are that they all have high alcohol content and are sweet, regardless of if it is a red or white port. While most ports are made with red wine and sometimes white wine; this wine is vinted from 100% real cherries. We believe that the wine being made exclusively from cherries gives us the most accurate representation of the taste we were attempting to highlight.. Serve chilled.  20% Alcohol by volume.

    Vintrendi Vibe Bluberry

    Bluberry Vibe is the fifth offering in our Vintrendi Vibe line; it is also a port- style wine.  The common components of port-style wine are that they all have high alcohol content and are sweet, regardless of if it is a red or white port. While most ports are made with red wine and sometimes white wine; this wine is produced from 100% real blueberries. We believe that the wine being made exclusively from blueberries gives us the most accurate representation of the taste we were attempting to highlight. Serve chilled. 20% alcohol by volume.

     Vintrendi Vibe Razzberry

    Razzberry is the third offering in our Vintrendi Vibe line; it is also a port- style wine.  The common components of port-style wine are that they all have high alcohol content and are sweet, regardless of if it is a red or white port. While most ports are made with red wine and sometimes white wine; this wine is produced from 100% real raspberries. We believe that the wine being made exclusively from raspberries gives us the most accurate representation of the taste we were attempting to highlight. Serve chilled. 20% alcohol by volume.

    Specialty Crème Wines 

    Ms. Vera's Old Fashioned Crème                 

    Ms. Vera's Old Fashioned Crème is a 100% real cream, wine specialty beverage, new from Vintrendi Wine Company. It is a creamy, smooth and sweet beverage made with brandy spirits. For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or top or even nutmeg if you are a fan of the classic cocktail, the Brandy Alexander.  Serve chilled and refrigerate after opening. 13.5% alcohol by volume.

    Ms. Vera's Banana Crème

    Ms. Vera's Old Fashioned Banana Crème is a 100% real cream, wine specialty beverage, new from Vintrendi Wine Company. It is a creamy, smooth and sweet beverage infused with banana flavors and brandy spirits. For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or top or even nutmeg if you are a fan of the classic cocktail, the Brandy Alexander. Serve chilled and refrigerate after opening. 11.5% alcohol by volume.

    Ms. Vera's Sweet Potato Pie Crème 

    Ms. Vera's Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Crème is a 100% real cream, wine specialty beverage, new from Vintrendi Wine Company. It is a creamy, smooth and sweet beverage infused with sweet potato pie flavors and brandy spirits. For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or top or even nutmeg if you are a fan of the classic cocktail, the Brandy Alexander. Serve chilled and refrigerate after opening. 11.5% alcohol by volume.

    Ms. Vera's Coffee Crème

    Ms. Vera’s Coffee Crème brings together the comfort of fresh-brewed coffee and the silky richness of our grape-wine base. Smooth, balanced, and beautifully aromatic is your new after-dinner pour or mid-morning guilty pleasure. Serve chilled, over ice, or swirl it into your iced coffee for a grown-folk treat. 11.5 % alcohol by volume.

     Ms. Vera's Strawberry Crème

    Fresh, flirty, and irresistibly smooth.

    Ms. Vera’s Strawberry Crème is where sweet berry flavor meets creamy finesse a sip that’s as vibrant and playful as spring itself. Chill it, shake it, or pour it over fresh fruit for a dessert that wows. 11.5 % alcohol by volume.

     Ms. Vera's Chocolate Crème

    Chocolate lovers, this one’s all you. Ms. Vera’s Chocolate Crème is pure decadence luscious cocoa tones layered over velvety grape-wine richness. Enjoy it neat, over ice, or pour over ice cream for a next-level dessert experience.  12.5 % alcohol by volume.

     Ms. Vera's Piña Colada Crème

    Close your eyes, you’re in paradise. Ms. Vera’s Piña Colada Crème combines tropical coconut and juicy pineapple with our signature grape-wine base for a smooth island escape in every glass. Best enjoyed chilled or blended into frozen cocktails. 11.5% alcohol by volume.

  17. Save these Dates!

    June

    Wednesday, June 11, 6-9p, Resident Appreciation BBQ

    Saturday, June 28, 1-10p, House Music on the Lawn

    July

    Saturday, July 12, 12-2p, Line Dancing & Ice Cream Social

    August

    August 4-27, Meet the Village: Week of activities/discounts/give-a-ways

    Saturday, August 16, 11a-6p, Ribs Fest

    September

    Saturday, September 13, 1-5p, Wine, Food & Libations Crawl

    December

    Saturday, December 20, 10a-Noon, Winter Give-a-way


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