Utica Witches Walk

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!