Tuesday Lunch
2025-09-02 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-09 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-16 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-23 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-30 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Lunch at the Tasting Room, offered every Tuesday & Friday, from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm. Enjoy a glass of wine of your choice and a choice of four different lunch options. $25 per person.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Reservations are required at least 72 hours prior to your lunch. Sign up at this link!
Time slots are 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30 pm.
Online sign-up limited to 6 people per time slot. If you have more than 6 people in your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211.
If you need to make changes to your reservation time, please contact us at least 3 days prior to your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.

LUNCH CHOICES

Mushroom Panini: Sautéed Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, and Whole Grain Mustard on Focaccia bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.
Roasted Tomatoes Panini: Roasted Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Basil Pesto on Focaccia bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.
Sopressata Panini: Soppressata, Gruyere Cheese, and Caramelized Onion on Focaccia bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.
Coppa Panini: Coppa, Chèvre Fraise cheese, and Fig Jam on Foccacia Bread; served with soup and Tiramisu for dessert.

Green City Market Chef BBQ
2025-09-04 18:30 - 21:00 | South End of Lincoln Park, 1817 N Clark, Chicago, IL, United States
Come enjoy a few of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines paired with great food at the annual Green City Market Chef BBQ!
Here are the wines we are pouring: Brut, Brut Ombré Rosé, Pet-Nat Rosé, Caramel Apple and Strawberry Peach Sangria
The Green City Market Chef BBQ is one of Chicago’s most anticipated food events of the summer! Chicago’s top restaurants and beverage purveyors provide tasting portions of local, sustainable heirloom produce, heritage meats, and craft beverages sourced from Green City Market farmers. Enjoy the beautiful summer setting in Lincoln Park and interact with chefs and beverage purveyors while enjoying market-inspired creations that highlight the best of the Midwest.
Get your tickets for this tasty event before they sell out!

Friday Lunch
2025-09-05 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-12 11:30 - 14:30, 2025-09-26 11:30 - 14:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States

Tasting Room Music - James Herr
2025-09-06 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Sip on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines as you enjoy live music by James Herr.

Sunday Brunch
2025-09-07 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-14 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-28 11:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-05 11:30 - 15:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us for Sunday Brunch at the Tasting Room, featuring delicious bakery items from Millstone Bakery!
There are two brunch options to choose from:

Sunday Brunch includes a brunch plate and a glass of wine (or a mimosa) of your choice. Price is $25/person.
Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas includes a brunch plate and a mimosa with complimentary refills of your mimosa for a 90-minute time frame. Price is $40/person.

Each Brunch Plate includes the following:

Small Quiche
Cinnamon Roll
Maple Sausage Croissant
Soup of the Day

Reserve a Spot
Reserve a spot at this link. Four time slots are available: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm. Each time slot is limited to 6 people. If you have a group larger than 6 people or are having a difficult time finding a time slot for your group, please call the Tasting Room at 815-667-5211, and we will try to accommodate your group at the requested time.

Insider's Wine Club Event
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Insider Wine Club members are invited to join us for Will Call Weekend! We will host the event at both of our locations, with live music and a special treat for members.
🍷 Friday & Saturday at the Tasting Room, 106 Mill St., Utica

Friday, September 12, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Jeff Manfredini, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday, September 13, 12:00pm-6:30pm; music by Rob Simpson, 3:30pm-6:30pm
Members receive a special treat, a complimentary pairing for 2 people.

🍷 Saturday at Wine on the Hill, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru

Saturday, September 13, 12-5 pm; live music from 1-4 pm. Please RSVP here if you are going to pick up your wine club order(s) at Wine on the Hill.
Live music by Those 2 Guys + One from 1-4 pm.
Members receive a special treat, a complimentary pairing for 2 people.
Reserve a spot for a Cave Tasting or Reservation to Relax during your visit.
Click here for Wine on the Hill directions and info.

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.

BBQ & Blues
2025-09-12 16:00 - 22:00 | Downtown La Salle, 600 First Street, La Salle, Illinois
We are going to be pouring AHW & ISC wines at this two-day festival in LaSalle! BBQ & Blues is on Friday, 4:00pm-10:00pm, and Jazz ‘n the Street is on Saturday, 3:30pm-10:30pm.
BBQ & Blues features a rib cook-off, BBQ vendors, and plenty of amazing blues music. Visit the links above for music schedules and more info.
Here are the wines we are pouring: ISC Brut, Apple Infusion, Emerald Apple, Sweet William, Strawberry Peach Sangria, Norton, Berlyn can, Blanc can, Mardi Gras can, and Mimosa can.

Cheese in Concert in the Cave
2025-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us in the winery caves for a truly unique sensory adventure — the harmonious pairing of specialty cheese, wine, and music!
Here’s what is included with admission!

7 delicious tasting plates of a great variety of specialty cheese, charcuterie, and accoutrements paired with 7 distinctive wines
An AHW signature glass
A pairing guide for the event and for future use
Moving concerts curated with each pairing on the big screen with great sound system. Taste and feel the vibe
Trivia and raffle prizes
Camaraderie from the shared sensory joyful experience.

Your “cheese J” (cheese-and-music DJ) will guide you through a series of deliciously curated pairings, matching artisan cheeses with August Hill & ISC wines and hand-selected concert videos for a full-sensory experience. Taste, listen, learn, and enjoy as every bite, sip, and song comes together in perfect harmony.
Show off your knowledge with trivia about cheese, August Hill Winery, and Illinois Sparkling Co., and music — winners take home fun prizes. Plus, all guests are automatically entered in our raffle for a chance to win the grand prize: a Cheese in Concert guitar presentation board with cheese and wine tools inside.
Tickets: $55 for non-members | $50 for Wine Club members
It’s going to be a really gouda time! Order tickets here!
Please note: This event is held at our Winery location, 21N 2551st Rd., Peru, IL.

Jazz 'n the Street & Fireworks
2025-09-13 15:30 - 22:30 | Downtown La Salle, 600 First Street, La Salle, Illinois

Binny's Rockford Tasting
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s Beverage Rockford, 6363 E State St, Rockford, IL, 61108
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Rockford on Saturday, September 20, from 12–3 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
We will be pouring Berlyn, Strawberry Peach Sangria, Sweet Catawba, Almond Infusion, ISC Pét Nat Rosé, and Caramel Apple.

Tasting Room Music - Steve Sharp
2025-09-20 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Sip on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines as you enjoy live music by Steve Sharp.

HyVee Sycamore Tasting
2025-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | HyVee Sycamore, 2700 Dekalb Ave, Sycamore, IL, 60178
Join us at HyVee in Sycamore on Saturday, September 20, from 4-7 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
We will be pouring Berlyn, Strawberry Peach Sangria, Almond Infusion, Indigo, and Caramel Apple.

Harvest Market Tasting
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Springfield Harvest Market, 3000 S Veterans Pkwy, Springfield, IL, 62704, United States
We’re excited to be part of The Big Feed at Harvest Market in Springfield on Saturday, September 27, from 10 am–3 pm! Stop by our booth to enjoy samples of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines while exploring delicious bites and drinks from 30+ local vendors.

Binny's North Riverside Tasting
2025-09-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Binny’s North Riverside, 7250 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in North Riverside on Saturday, September 27, from 12–3 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
We will be pouring ISC Brut, Pét Nat Rosé, Caramel Apple, Sweet Catawba, and Berlyn.

Tasting Room Music - Josiah Simon
2025-09-27 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Treat yourself this Saturday afternoon! Join us at the Tasting Room for live music by Josiah Simon [rock, indie, oldies] from 3:30-6:30pm. Enjoy a flight or glass of your favorite August Hill or ISC wine while you’re here. We’re open all day from 11 am to 7 pm!

Tasting Room Music - John Piontek
2025-10-04 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Sip on your favorite August Hill & ISC wines as you enjoy live music by John Piontek [classic rock].
The Tasting Room is open from 11am-7pm; live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Tasting Room Music - John Drake
2025-10-11 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Join us at the Tasting Room for wine and fun with live music by John Drake.

Binny's Bolingbrook Tasting
2025-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Binny’s Bolingbrook, 639 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Bolingbrook on Friday, October 17, from 4-7 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
Here are the wines we are pouring: Almond Infusion, Berlyn, Caramel Apple, Emerald Apple, and Strawberry Peach Sangria.

Binny's Orland Park Tasting
2025-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Binny’s Orland Park, 15820 S 94th Ave, Orland Park, IL, 60462
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Orland Park on Friday, October 17, from 4-7 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
Here the wines we are pouring: ISC Brut, Almond Infusion, Augie’s Blackberry, Caramel Apple, Mardi Gras, Strawberry Peach Sangria.

Binny's Montgomery Tasting
2025-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Binny’s Montgomery, 1150 Ogden Avenue, Montgomery, IL, 60538
Join us at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Montgomery on Friday, October 17, from 4-7 pm for a special wine tasting! Sample a variety of August Hill & ISC wines, discover new favorites, and stock up for the season.
Here are the wines we are pouring: ISC Pét Nat Rosé, Almond Infusion, Berlyn, Caramel Apple, Seyval Blanc, Strawberry Peach Sangria

Utica Witches Walk
2025-10-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Utica, North Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Grab your broomsticks and your best witchy crew; Utica is calling!

WHEN & WHERE
Friday, October 17, 4-9 pm, Utica, IL
YOU NEED A WRISTBAND TO PARTICIPATE
A ticket = your official Witches Walk wristband, which unlocks all the magic: treasure hunts, witches brew tastings, raffles, contests, and more. Pick up your wristband at check-in the day of the event.
WITCHES BREW TASTING
Sip your way through town! Many businesses will feature a special 2 oz. witches brew just for you. Your ticket includes 5 tasting tickets. Extra tastings available for $1.25 each at check-in.
FIND A HIDDEN TREASURE
Some shops are hiding spooky surprises. Spot one, and you’ll score a prize!
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME, HAT & BROOM
Dress up (or don’t), but prizes await the most spellbinding witches and warlocks: Best Witch Hat, Best Overall Witch Costume, Best Overall Warlock Costume, and Best Broom. (Choose just one contest at check-in. Costume judging will be near 723 S. Clark.)
MORE WICKED FUN

The Hocus Pocus Hags will be performing during the event!
Warm up at one of the fire pits set up throughout town
Readings from local psychics and card readers available at some of the businesses (additional cost).
Live music by James Gedda & the Big Breakfast on Mill Street
Photo flip book to commemorate the evening available for purchase during the event
Additional vendors will be set up at Canal Market

TICKETS
Advance tickets are $20 per witch and include a spooooky commemorative wine glass and 5 “witches brew” 2 oz. tasting tickets. Tickets are limited so don’t delay. Ticket sales end at midnight on 10/18. Tickets at the door will be $25. Tickets are non-refundable. Click here to order tickets.
* Additional tasting tickets available for $1.25 each on day of event at check-in.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
Here is the list of participating businesses so far!
W = Witches Brew Stop. WN = Non-Alcoholic Witches Brew Stop. T = Find a Hidden Treasure Stop. R=Tarot card reader.

Lodi Tap House – 101 Mill St. (W, T)
August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co., 106 Mill St. (W, WN, T, R)
Joy & Ed’s Supper Club, 113 Mill St.(W)
T’s Midwest Boutique, 124 Mill St. (T)
Clarks Run Creek, 143 Mill St. (W, T, R)
Canal Port, 148 Mill St. (W)
Skoogs Pub and Grill, 155 Mill St. (W, T)
Bruce & Ollie’s, 166 Mill St. (W, T)
Ginger Road Brewing, 166 Mill St, Unit G (W)
Starved Rock Country Welcome Center, 248 W. Canal (WN, T)
The Sacred Rites, Market on Mill, Unit 1 (WN, T)
Locker Room, Market on Mill, Unit 3 (WN, T)
VivaScapes, Market on Mill, Unit 4 (WN, T)
Oh Pickles, Market on Mill, Unit 5 (WN, T)
The Alpaca Shoppe, Market on Mill, Unit 6 (WN, T)
Blissfully Rooted, Market on Mill, Unit 7 (WN, T)
Freckled Farm Girls, Market on Mill, Unit 9 (WN, T)
Hazell’s Headdress, Market on Mill, Unit 10 (WN, T)
The Artful Hook, , Market on Mill, Unit 12 (WN, T)
Jamie’s OutPost Parlor/Mix’s Trading Post, 602 S. Clark St. (W, T)
Village Green House Inc, 611 S. Clark St. (W, T)
Utica Spice Co., 723 S. Clark (T)
Roxie’s Sweet Confections, 723 S. Clark (T)
Starved Rock House of Jerky, 723 S. Clark (WN, T)
Little Soda Pop Shop, 723 S. Clark St. (WN, T)
Baked & Brewed, 723 S. Clark St. (WN)

CHECK-IN IS AT THE CANAL MARKET
Check-in for the Utica Witches Walk is located at Canal Market, 208 S. Clark Street, Utica. You will receive your wine glass, list of participating business, and tasting tickets at check-in.
This fun event is put on by the Utica Business Association. Beware of the FUN!
Leave the kiddos at home, call your best witch friends, and come get your witch on!
