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Contact Us
To book events or for information CALL US: Phone: (309) 359-WINE (9463) cell phone: 309-645-5054 or or Email:mackinawwinery03@gmail.com
10 miles east of I-155 on IL Route 9 exit Tremont go left to Mackinaw, south side of Rt 9 16 miles west of I-55 on IL Route 9 exit in Bloomington Address: Our year round hours for 2012 and directions are at the bottom of this page.
Events we can host
Parties- The vineyard changes with the seasons but the views are always beautiful at the Vineyard, think about hosting your party or a social event. Indoors we can accomodate 55 people for a seated dinner,buffet or table service. We do have catering available for your event. Outdoors we can host larger groups on our porches and deck areas and our new pavilion can set 300 guests with additional space on the pavilion patio area. We host Corporate Events, Retirement Parties, Reunions,Bridal or Baby Showers and Birthdays. We also have a drama group that can stage Murder Mystery Dinners for private parties that are a blast. A minimum of 40 people are needed for a Mystery Dinner. Call us with your fun party idea to find out what we can do. Call 309-645-5054 for more information.
Weddings and Receptions- Plan your special day at the vineyard. We have two gazebos on our lake for both small and large wedding ceremonies. Our new pavilion will seat up to 300 guests with beautiful views of the lake and vineyards for a setting unlike anything in Central Illinois. We've also added a bridal changing room for the bride and her attendants to have a private space to dress and socialize. Our Event Coordinator can send our pricing and information to you and schedule a meeting to visit the grounds and see firsthand what the vineyard has to offer. Email mackinawwinery03@gmail.com or Call 309-645-5054 for more information.
Tour and Tastings- Learn about wine making and tasting at a real working vineyard near your home. The cost is $5 per person, you must call two weeks in advance to reserve a time. There is a minimum of 10 per tour group or a minimum fee of $50. Saturdays June through September there are no tours scheduled after 1pm.
NEW...Chocolate and Wine Tasting- Chocolate and Wine are paired in this fun sensory experience. Taste and swirl your way through the perfect marriage of flavors and the nuances that wine and chocolate bring to your senses. Chocolates by local chocolatier Maurie's are enjoyed with a flight sampling of six wines. To schedule a chocolate and wine tasting during business hours is $15 per person, with a minimum of 10 guests or $150. Diabetic chocolates are available upon request. Please schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance. Maurie's website is www.mauries.net
Bus or Tour groups - are welcome for a special stop to stretch your legs and visit one of Illinois's prettiest Vineyards, sample our wines and relax or make it an educational visit and schedule a formal tasting and tour.
Meetings- Business or charity groups sometimes enjoy an offsite meeting spot to clear out cobwebs and refresh the spirit, what better setting then a vineyard with a beautiful view and indoor and outdoor meeting space. Call in advance for availability and scheduling. Personal or Corporate Gifts- Give your staff a gift of handcrafted Illinois Wine from your local Mackinaw Valley Vineyard we have case discounts and will deliver orders over 2 cases within a 20 mile radius of Makinaw for a small fee.
Give the Gift of Wine anytime!- Shop for 12 friends at the same time! Get a mixed case of various wines for gift giving and receive a 10% off case discount. Add a pair of our Logo glasses for an elegant gift. We have gift bottle bags and other accessories.
Gifts and Wine Baskets- We have merchandise and gift bags for Wine and accessory giving. We have some one of a kind hand made wood stoppers, wine holders and cutting boards by Whitlach's Woodworking. New items by Artisan Glass Blower Jeremie Draper are on display and for sale. There are some fun pewter stoppers in stock shaped like cats, motorcycles, male and female golfers. Gift baskets are always a nice option and you can startwith the basics and fill with the wine accessories you like. We have the
Please visit our tasting room (see hours below) tasting is free and you are welcome to bring a picnic and sit outside and enjoy some wine out on the patio or in our tasting room that has a 30 mile view of the valley. For non-wine drinkers we sell beer, soda and water. Sorry we don't allow outside beverages or dogs, cats or other pets. thank you
Our year round hours 2012
January: Closed the month of January except for scheduled events and private parties. **Closed December 24-February 3,2012**
February: Open again beginning Saturday February 4,2012
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm. First Trivia at 7pm on 2/18 & 2/25. Murder Mystery Dinner 2/10/2012 and 2/11/2012, both 5:45-9pm, $45pp
March Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm. Trivia 2012 at 7pm on 3/3, 3/17, 3/24,3/31 Murder Mystery Dinner 2012: 3/10, 5:45-9pm.$45pp
April: Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 12-5pm Trivia 2012 at 7pm 4/21 & 4/28 Murder Mystery Dinner 2012: 4/14, 5:45-9p,$45pp
May: Open daily Monday thru Saturday 11am-6pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
*See our Summer Events Schedule online for Band Concert Schedule and events. International Music, Wine and Beer Festival 2012- May 26, 11a-11p, May 27, 12-6pm
June, July ,August: Open Daily Monday thru Thursday 11am-6pm, Friday 11am-9pm and Saturday 11am-11:00pm, Sunday Noon-5pm
*See our Summer Events Schedule online for Band Concert Schedule and events. Art and Wine Festival July 15,2012 12-6pm, free admission.
September: Open Daily Monday thru Friday 11am-6pm and Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday Noon-5pm *See our Events Schedule online for Band Concert Schedule and events. Grape Stomp & Harvest Festival Sept 4,2012, 12-6pm, $5pp, under 12 free
October & November: FALL & WINTER HOURS-Thursday through Monday 12-5pm, Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. .
December : WINTER HOURS-Thursday through Monday 12-5pm, Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Week before Christmas open daily 12-5pm from December 15 through the 24rd. **Closed December 24-February 3,2012**
Music in the Vineyard Concerts every Saturday evening June through the end of September 7-11pm. See events section for band information
Other hours: open by appointment or for private events call 309-645-5054 or 309-359-9463 to schedule with us. During the winter and early spring months we are open Saturday evenings for trivia and other times these dates are listed on the Events page. Email us if you'd like to be updated monthly for our events, hours and new wines. See our events page for the scheduled trivia nights, music nights and festivals
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