Events
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery is the central Illinois location for many types of events.
2026 Festivals and Events
There are no advance ticket sales for our concerts, or festival events, payment is made when entering the day of the event. In recent years, some people have pretended to have tickets for sale online. Please do not give them any payments, they are dishonest and it is a scam. Vendors that host classes at the vineyard will have registration links on our website on the Upcoming events page to go to their site for payment and registration.
Click on Upcoming Events for event information and registration and band specifics.
February-April Events:
Murder Mystery Dinners by Upstage Productions– $57+tax per person for dinner, dinner themes change monthly. Fridays and Saturdays 6:30-9pm, Sundays 6-8:30pm, **Monthly themes are listed on the Upcoming Events page.
Trivia Game Nights (Purely for fun, general knowledge)– arrival 6-7pm, play starts at 7pm, 7-9:30pm, $5 per person to play, teams can be a maximum of four players, winning team wins a weekly prize.**Scheduled dates are listed on the Upcoming Events page.
Cookie Decorating Class with VanHorn Sweets: new dates to be added. All classes have different themes and pricing. Upcoming events page has event details and registration links.
Art Classes with Art at the Bodega: New dates will be added soon. All classes have different themes and pricing. Upcoming events page has event details and registration links.
May Events:
May 23 & 24
Annual Music and International Wine and Craft Beer Festival -This annual festival is hosted rain or shine in the pavilion with bands performing at the lake gazebo and in the pavilion. This year will feature over 55 wines and over 55 Craft beers for tasting and purchase from around the world. Mackinaw Lions Club will be providing food concessions with the proceeds going for charity. Artisan cheese sampling and sales will be by Ropp Jersey Cheese. Saturday and Sunday there will be music performed throughout the day. Admission is $15 per person and the price includes a souvenir wine glass and five tasting tickets, with additional tickets available for $1 each. Kids under 12 are free and ages 13-20 are $5per person. Hours are Saturday 11am -11pm and Sunday 12-6pm.
Festival Music lineup featuring amazing local performers:
Saturday, May 23: music TBA
Sunday, May 24: music TBA
HOLIDAY MONDAY, May 25: Music on the patio with Greg Williams, 1-4pm, no cover.
June Events:
Concerts in the Vineyard– June, July , August and September
June Saturday concert dates are 6,13,20,27 Summer Music in the Vineyard Series at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard. Live music concerts featuring local classic rock music groups and some of country, 7-11pm. Bring your own folding chair or blanket for lawn seating or call to reserve a spot on the deck for a small fee. Pizza and cheese and crackers available or bring your own picnic. Admission is $5 per person. Kids 12 and under are free. Check for band details on the Upcoming Events page.
5k Wine Run for The Heller Center for Kids with Cancer: Sunday, June 14th, 9-11am- go to Upcoming Events for registration information
Louder Now Concert: Friday, July 17th, 8-11pm, $10 cover
Brushville in concert: Friday, June 26, 8-11pm, $10 cover
Salsa Dance Lessons and DJ Dance Party: date to be announced Friday, 7-11pm, $10 cover
Father’s Day Fishing Fun: June 21, 12-5pm
July Events:
July Saturday concert dates are 11,18,25- Summer Music Series at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard in Mackinaw. Live music concerts performed Saturdays from 7-11 pm featuring local classic rock music groups. Bring your own folding chair or blanket for lawn seating or call to reserve a spot on the deck for a small fee. Pizza and cheese and crackers available or bring your own picnic. Admission is $5 per person. Note: some events maybe $10 per person.
Brushville in concert: Friday, July 24th, 8pm to 11pm, $10 per person
Salsa Dance Lessons and DJ Dance Party: date to be announced, 7-11pm, $10 cover
July 19th, Art and Wine Festival– at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard in Mackinaw featuring local and regional Midwest artisans displaying and selling their artwork. The artists invited specialize in ceramics, glass, wood, jewelry, oil painting and fiber. Food Concessions by Haddad’s Tony’s on Wheels. Live music will be performed throughout the day by local favorite Greg Williams and wine tasting will be available as well in our tasting room and deck bar areas. Local car clubs have been invited as well to display and share their automobiles. We will again host the “Concrete Canvas” area for kids to explore their artistic talents in chalk on a BIG canvas! Adults are welcome to try out their drawing talent as well. Admission is FREE.
August Events:
Concerts in the Vineyard Saturday dates are August – 1,8,15,22,29 at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard in Mackinaw. Live music concerts performed Saturdays from 7-11 pm featuring local classic rock music groups. Bring your own folding chair or blanket for lawn seating or call to reserve a spot on the deck for a small fee. Pizza and cheese and crackers available or bring your own picnic. Admission is $5 per person. Note: some events maybe $10 per person.
September Events:
September 6th Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival– A stomping good time can be had by all with stompin competitions for young and old. It’s good fun but not “clean” fun as guests compete in two big tubs while “Lucy” style stomping! Judging is done by audience applause and children are welcome to compete as well as adults at this family friendly event. There is a “Lucy Lookalike” Contest at 3:30pm with a $50 1st prize gift certificate and a $25 second prize gift certificate. Live musical entertainment and music to stomp by with DJVinny! Wine tasting is available throughout the day. Concession food available by Haddad’s Tony’s on Wheels, Admission; adults $5, children 12 and under free. Note: some events maybe $10 per person.
Concerts in the Vineyard dates are September 5 and 12- Live music concerts performed Saturdays from 7-11 pm featuring local classic rock music groups. Bring your own folding chair or blanket for lawn seating or call to reserve a spot on the deck for a small fee. Pizza and cheese and crackers available or bring your own picnic. Admission is $5 per person. * some events maybe be $10 per person.
For more information call 309-645-5054 or 309-359-9463, or email at: mackinawwinery03@gmail.com,