Events from January 15, 2023 – March 24, 2023 – August Hill Winery

Binny’s Plainfield Tasting

Susanne Bullock — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Plainfield on Friday, March 13, from 6–8 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for spring.

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An Evening of Taste and Tradition

Susanne Bullock — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Local Flavor. Historic Setting. One Unforgettable Night.

Friday, March 13, 2026, 6-8pm
Hume-Carnegie Museum, 909 Washington St, Mendota, IL 61342

Join us for an evening that celebrates the best of Mendota. Savor delicious bites from independent local vendors and restaurants, enjoy a glass of wine, and explore the beautiful surroundings of the Hume-Carnegie Museum.

We’re excited to share that August Hill Winery will be in attendance, offering wine tastings, glasses of wine to enjoy during the event, and bottles available for purchase to take home.

Stroll through this historic setting as you sample thoughtfully prepared dishes, sip local wine, and discover new favorites. Many vendors will also offer specially selected items for purchase, so you can bring a taste of the evening home with you.

Come hungry. Leave inspired. Get tickets here!

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Live Music – Josiah Simon

Susanne Bullock — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Stop by for a glass or flight of your favorite wine, and enjoy music by Josiah Simon from 3:30-6:30 pm. Josiah is a percussive guitarist who plays classic covers, rock, indie, oldies, and originals.

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Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner

Susanne Bullock — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners! August Hill Winery, Camp Aramoni and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings.

SCHEDULE:
Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45 pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley will take you on your tasting journey.

STOP 1: August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room
Enjoy locally-made wines paired with small bites at the August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. Tasting Room.

STOP 2: Camp Aramoni
At Camp Aramoni, guests will enjoy a spectacular dinner and drinks.

STOP 3: Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Save room for dessert! The trolley will return to Starved Rock Lodge where the dinner will conclude with after-dinner drinks and delicious desserts.

OVERNIGHT STAY AVAILABLE
Treat this evening as a night out or choose to add the overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge to turn the evening into a mini getaway! The Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner Overnight Package includes your dinner for two, overnight stay for two and a $15 breakfast voucher for the next morning.

RESERVE A SPOT
Reservations are required. Click here or call Starved Rock Lodge at 815-220-7386 to reserve dinner only or the overnight package.
Dinner Only: $130 per person
Dinner & Overnight Package: $413.30 per couple plus room tax.

Wheelchair accessible. Late arrivals will not be refunded. Cancellation policy is 3 days prior to event/trip date. For special accommodations, please call (815) 220-7386. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

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Insider’s Wine Club Event

Susanne Bullock — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Insider Wine Club members are invited to join us for Will Call Weekend! Our Lounge will be set up for members only, limited to 2 people per membership (member & spouse or member and guest). Insiders can pick up their March wine club order and enjoy a special pairing at the event.

Friday, March 20, noon-6:30pm, music by Steve Sharp, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, March 21, noon-6:30pm, music by Chad Link, 2:30pm-5:30pm

Please Note: Our lounge is reserved for Insiders only during these events, but our Tasting Bar & Patio are open for all. Two people are allowed per Wine Club membership.

If you are interested in learning more about the benefits of Wine Club Membership or if you would like to sign up to become a member, click here.

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Binny’s Bloomington Tasting

Susanne Bullock — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Bloomington on Saturday, March 20, from 12–3 pm for a special Spring wine tasting! Sample wines from all over the world, including some of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines! Discover new favorites and stock up for spring.

Here are the wines we are pouring:

Seyval Blanc

Strawberry Peach Sangria

Emerald Apple

Berlyn

Trapolino

Raspberry Infusion

Charcuterie to accompany in this walk-around tasting. $10 per person. RSVP at this link.

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Binny’s Plainfield Tasting

Susanne Bullock — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Plainfield on Saturday, March 28, from 12-3 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for spring.

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Live Music – John Swags

Susanne Bullock — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Stop by for a glass or flight of your favorite wine, and enjoy live music.

The Tasting Room is open 11am – 7 pm and live music by John Swags is performing from 3:30-6:30 pm.

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Adult Easter Egg Hunt

Susanne Bullock — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Wanna feel like a kid again? Join us at the tasting room for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt!

FIND AN EGG & WIN A PRIZE
Find an egg and take it to an AHW associate to claim a prize. Each egg will have something special! One egg per customer. Participants must be 21 or over.

PICK UP YOUR EASTER WINE
Our staff will be happy to help you pick out the perfect wine for your dinner. You can also check out our blog for some recommendations.

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Live Music – John Drake

Susanne Bullock — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Stop by for a glass or flight of your favorite wine, and enjoy music by John Drake from 3:30-6:30 pm.

John is a singer-songwriter, Americana artist, blues guitarist and performer.

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