Events from October 16 – December 5 – Illinois Sparkling Co. https://iscbubbly.com/events/ Perfecting the Bubble Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:46:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Utica Witches Walk https://iscbubbly.com/event/witches-walk-of-utica/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/witches-walk-of-utica/ The post Utica Witches Walk appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> Grab your fellow witches and warlocks and make August Hill Winery one of your stops during the 2026 Utica Witches Walk!

We’ll be joining in the witchy fun at our Tasting Room on Mill Street with a Witches Brew tasting and a Hidden Treasure waiting to be discovered. Stop in as you make your way through downtown Utica, enjoy a taste of August Hill, and see if you can find our hidden treasure!

About the Utica Witches Walk

The Witches Walk takes over Utica for a wickedly fun evening filled with Witches Brew tastings, small bites, hidden treasures, entertainment, contests, readings, shopping, and more at participating businesses throughout town.

You’ll need an official Witches Walk wristband to participate in the event activities. Advance tickets are $20 and include:

  • Official Witches Walk wristband
  • Commemorative wine glass
  • 5 tasting tickets

Additional tasting tickets will be available at check-in for $1.25 each. Advance ticket sales end at midnight on October 15. Tickets at the door are $25, if available.

Get your tickets early — this popular event has limited tickets!

GET WITCHES WALK TICKETS

The Utica Witches Walk is presented by the Utica Business Association.

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]]> Sweetest Day Wine & Chocolate Flights https://iscbubbly.com/event/sweetest-day/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/sweetest-day/ The post Sweetest Day Wine & Chocolate Flights appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> Celebrate Sweetest Day with a delicious pairing experience at August Hill Winery!

Create your own Wine & Truffle Flight by choosing three August Hill wines (2 oz pours) and three handcrafted Cocoa Blue Chocolates truffles. Whether you enjoy sweet wines, dry wines, or sparkling wines, you can mix and match your favorites and use our suggested pairing guide for inspiration.

Sweetest Day Wine & Truffle Flight

  • Choose any 3 wines (2 oz pours)
  • Choose any 3 Cocoa Blue Chocolates truffles

$25 per person
Wine Club Members: $20 per person

Available Saturday, October 17 at the August Hill Tasting Room in Utica while supplies last. No reservations required.

Come celebrate Sweetest Day with someone special—or simply treat yourself to an afternoon of handcrafted wine and artisan chocolate!

 

Also Celebrating at Wine on the Hill

While the Wine & Truffle Flight is exclusive to our Utica Tasting Room, our Wine on the Hill location will also be open with your favorite August Hill wines, including many sweet selections perfect for celebrating Sweetest Day.

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]]> Cave Tasting Experience https://iscbubbly.com/event/cave-tasting-experience-111/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/cave-tasting-experience-111/ The post Cave Tasting Experience appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

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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.

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]]> Wine on the Hill w/ Black Velvet https://iscbubbly.com/event/wine-on-the-hill-w-steve-sharp-darrell-data/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/wine-on-the-hill-w-steve-sharp-darrell-data/ The post Wine on the Hill w/ Black Velvet appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> 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 pm
21 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: Black Velvet, 1-4 pm [pop, rock]

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!

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]]> Tasting Room Music – Steve Sharp https://iscbubbly.com/event/live-music-bell-uhler/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000 http://iscbubbly.com/event/live-music-bell-uhler/ The post Tasting Room Music – Steve Sharp appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> Enjoy live music by Steve Sharp, playing a wide variety of music and genres, as you sip on the finest August Hill & ISC wines. The Tasting Room is open 11am-7pm, and live music is from 3:30-6:30pm.

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]]> Cave Tasting Experience https://iscbubbly.com/event/cave-tasting-experience-112/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/cave-tasting-experience-112/ The post Cave Tasting Experience appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

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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.

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]]> Wine on the Hill w/ John Drake https://iscbubbly.com/event/wine-music-on-the-hill-18/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/wine-music-on-the-hill-18/ The post Wine on the Hill w/ John Drake appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> 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 pm
21 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!

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]]> First Responders Week https://iscbubbly.com/event/first-responders-week/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/first-responders-week/ The post First Responders Week appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> Join us as we celebrate and thank the first responders who serve our communities every day. During First Responders Week, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers, and other first responders are invited to enjoy $2 off glasses of wine as our way of saying thank you.

Offer available at:

  • August Hill Winery Tasting Room (Utica): October 22–28
  • Wine on the Hill (Peru): October 24–25

Whether you’re stopping in after a shift or enjoying a well-earned day off, we’d love to raise a glass with you. Thank you for your dedication, service, and commitment to keeping our communities safe.

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]]> Wine on the Hill w/ Stripped https://iscbubbly.com/event/wine-on-the-hill-w-jeff-manfredini-joey-majors/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/wine-on-the-hill-w-jeff-manfredini-joey-majors/ The post Wine on the Hill w/ Stripped appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

]]> 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 pm
21 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: Stripped, 1-4 pm [Rock, Country, Americana]

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!

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]]> Cave Tasting Experience https://iscbubbly.com/event/cave-tasting-experience-113/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://iscbubbly.com/event/cave-tasting-experience-113/ The post Cave Tasting Experience appeared first on Illinois Sparkling Co..

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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.

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