August Hill Winery

Wine on the Hill
2026-06-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-04 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: TBD, 1-4 pm
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Cave Tasting Experience
2026-06-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-04 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Step inside our working winery caves—built into the hillside—where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are crafted and aged. Enjoy a guided wine journey with a small group (up to 20 guests, approximately 45 minutes), featuring six hand-selected wines and a signature tasting glass to take home. Along the way, enjoy a featured pairing of our Augie’s Blackberry wine with a chocolate bite.Tickets are $30 per person; $20 for Insider Wine Club members (limit 2 discounted tickets per day).
Reserve a Spot:Cave Tastings are offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Space is limited, so we recommend reserving in advance. Click here to reserve your spot.
Stay for Wine on the Hill:Make a day of it! Join us for Wine on the Hill before or after your tasting, depending on your time slot. Open 12–5 pm on Saturdays & Sundays, with live music from 1–4 pm. See our “Wine on the Hill” page for more information.
Please note: This experience takes place at our Winery & Vineyard location in Peru, not at our Tasting Room in Utica. When using GPS, be sure to select the “August Hill Wine on the Hill” location in Peru. Directions are available on our website.

Downtown Elgin Market
2026-06-26 15:00 - 19:00 | South Riverside Drive in Elgin, 32 S Riverside Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120
We will be pouring some of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines at the Downtown Elgin Market on Friday, June 26, 3-7pm. Wine tasting and wine available by the glass, can, and bottle!
The Downtown Elgin Market is held on Riverside Drive in Elgin. Enjoy market vendor showcases, chef demos, live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Learn more at this link.

Tasting Room Music - Jeff Manfredini
2026-06-27 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Listen to live music by Jeff Manfredini at the Tasting Room! We are open 11am-7pm, with live music from 3:30-6:30pm.

Wine on the Hill w/ Jeff Kagay
2026-06-28 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: Jeff Kagay, 1-4 pm [60s through present]
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Tasting Room Music - Joey Figgiani
2026-07-04 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 Joey Figgiani.

Cave Tasting Experience
2026-07-05 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Experience where the magic happens at our Winery location in Peru, Illinois! Step into our Winery Caves where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are produced and stored. Enjoy a unique wine journey presented to a small group of up to 20 people (approximately 45 minutes long). The Cave Tasting Experience includes a wine tasting of six August Hill/ISC wines specially selected by our staff and a signature tasting glass for you to take home. Tickets are $30 per person; $20 for Insider Wine Club members (limit 2 discount tickets/day).

Reserve a Spot:
The Cave Tasting Experience is offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays and the time slots for reservations are 12pm, 2pm, or 4pm on both days. Space is limited so reserve a spot today. Click here to reserve a spot.

NEW THIS YEAR! Sparkling Cave Tasting: On the first Saturday of each month, our 12 pm Cave Tasting will be a special Sparkling Cave Tasting, featuring our delicious ISC bubbles (Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2, Sep 6, Oct 4)! The 2 pm and 4 pm tastings will be our regular Cave Tasting Experience on those Saturdays. Click here to book the new Sparkling Cave Tasting.

Stay for Wine on the Hill:
Join us for Wine on the Hill prior to or after your tasting, depending on your time slot. Open 12-5pm, Saturday & Sunday, with live music 1-4pm. See our “Wine on the Hill” page for more info.

* Please note that this event is at our Peru location, not at our Tasting Room in Utica. If you are searching for August Hill Winery on your map app, make sure you choose the August Hill Wine on the Hill location in Peru and not the August Hill Winery Tasting Room location in Utica. Use the directions on our website to get to the correct location.

Wine on the Hill w/ Steve Sharp
2026-07-05 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: Steve Sharp, 1-4 pm (wide variety)
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Illinois Products Farmers Market
2026-07-09 15:30 - 19:00 | Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield, IL, 61354, United States
Some of your favorite Illinois Sparkling Co. and August Hill wines will be available at the Illinois Products Farmers Market in Springfield! In addition to your favorite wines, you’ll find meats, cheeses and produce as well as baked goods, candles and horticulture. Come out , see us, and enjoy free live entertainment too during the event!
Thursday, July 9, 3:30-7 pm
The Shed, Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield
Directions/Parking: Find The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield by entering the Main Gate and taking a right on Illinois Avenue. Parking is located across the street.
Learn more about the Illinois Products Farmers Market online at this link.
Brought to you by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance.

Cave Tasting Experience
2026-07-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Go behind the scenes where the magic happens at our Winery & Vineyard in Peru, Illinois.Step inside our working winery caves—built into the hillside—where your favorite August Hill & ISC wines are crafted and aged. Enjoy a guided wine journey with a small group (up to 20 guests, approximately 45 minutes), featuring six hand-selected wines and a signature tasting glass to take home. Along the way, enjoy a featured pairing of our Augie’s Blackberry wine with a chocolate bite.Tickets are $30 per person; $20 for Insider Wine Club members (limit 2 discounted tickets per day).
Reserve a Spot:Cave Tastings are offered seasonally on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm. Space is limited, so we recommend reserving in advance. Click here to reserve your spot.
Stay for Wine on the Hill:Make a day of it! Join us for Wine on the Hill before or after your tasting, depending on your time slot. Open 12–5 pm on Saturdays & Sundays, with live music from 1–4 pm. See our “Wine on the Hill” page for more information.
Please note: This experience takes place at our Winery & Vineyard location in Peru, not at our Tasting Room in Utica. When using GPS, be sure to select the “August Hill Wine on the Hill” location in Peru. Directions are available on our website.

Wine on the Hill
2026-07-11 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: 1-4 pm
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Tasting Room Music - Steve Sharp
2026-07-11 15:30 - 18:30 | AHW & ISC Tasting Room, 106 Mill Street, Utica, IL, 61373, United States
Looking for the perfect Saturday afternoon plan? Look no further! Steve Sharp is playing live at our Tasting Room from 3:30-6:30pm. Swing by anytime between 11 am and 7 pm to enjoy fantastic wine and great tunes. Let the weekend fun begin!

Wine on the Hill w/ Liam Tipple
2026-07-12 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: Liam Tipple, 1-4 pm [singer songwriter]
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Wine on the Hill w/ Paige Afton
2026-07-19 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: Paige Afton, 1-4 pm [singer songwriter]
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Tasting Room Music - Joey Figgiani
2026-07-25 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 Joey Figgiani.
The Tasting Room is open from 11am-7pm; live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

Wine on the Hill w/ John Drake
2026-07-26 12:00 - 17:00 | August Hill Winery & Vineyard, 21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL, 61354
Join us for Wine on the Hill at our August Hill & ISC Winery & Vineyard.Relax on our scenic hillside overlooking the Illinois Valley while enjoying your favorite wines. Wine flights, bottles, and snack picnic boxes are available; just grab a spot and settle in for a great afternoon.
HOURS/LOCATION:
Saturdays & Sundays, 12–5 pm21 N 2551st Rd, Peru, IL (Winery & Vineyard location)Please note: This event is not at our Utica Tasting Room.Visit our Wine on the Hill page for directions and FAQs.
MUSIC: John Drake, 1-4 pm [Americana & blues]
RESERVATION TO RELAX: Want your spot on the hill ready and waiting? Book a Reservation to Relax and let us handle the setup. Your reserved space for the day includes two Adirondack chairs, an umbrella, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and snacks.
CAVE TASTINGS: Make your visit even more memorable with a Cave Tasting. Offered throughout the day. Reserve your spot here!

Wine Tasting at Downtown Elgin Market
2026-07-31 15:00 - 19:00 | South Riverside Drive in Elgin, 32 S Riverside Dr, Elgin, IL, 60120
We will be pouring some of your favorite August Hill & ISC wines at the Downtown Elgin Market on Friday, July 31, 3-7pm. Wine tasting and wine available by the glass, can, and bottle!
The Downtown Elgin Market is held on Riverside Drive in Elgin. Enjoy market vendor showcases, chef demos, live music, food trucks, and kids activities. Learn more at this link.
