More of Everything!-  We continued to upgrade the facility with additional parking this year, two and a half acres more to handle more people at our festivals and concerts.  We appreciate the wonderful people that support the vineyard and band concerts and continually try to improve the facility  to make coming here as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.  Thanks again to everyone for their support and attendance.  

FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS in 2010-

**see the event listing on each event for specific information**

International Music, Wine and Beer Festival May 29 & 30

Vivaldi in the Vineyard June 13, 2-4pm

Film "Incident at Kickapoo Creek" by RC Raycraft July 9, 7-11pm

Art and Wine Festival, July 18, 12-6pm

Mackinaw Valley Wild West Round-up, August 8, 12-6pm

Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival, September 5, 12-6pm

Satuday Music in the Vineyard nights run June 5 through September25, 2010,- we begin at 7pm and it is $5 per person at the gate.  We have Ropp Cheeses for sale with crackers and also Butch's Pizza and guests may also bring in their own food we just DO NOT allow outside beverages of any kind since we sell wine, beer, soda and water. Most music nights are well attended so it is always a good idea to bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.  Reserved seating is available on our deck areas for an additional $5 per person, it is reserved by calling ahead and is done on a first come first serve basis.  Again, there are some evenings that all deck spaces may be reserved so please always bring a lawn chair or blanket for lawn seating.  See you this Summer & Fall!

Pets- we ask that you do not bring dogs, cats or other pets to our property.

thank you

Winter Trivia Nights -February through April 2011, the fun begins at 7pm and usually goes until around 9pm.  Assemble a team of up to four friends bring your own snacks and get ready to "trivialize" your knowledge base.  Pariticipants pay $5 per person to play and the winning team gets double their money back. 

EMAIL us at -mackinawwinery03@gmail.com

•    7/31/2010:  Bubblegum Jack 7pm
•    8/7/2010:  The Shake 7pm
•    8/8/2010:  Mackinaw Valley Wild West Day!
•    8/14/2010:  Biscuits & Gravy Band 7pm
•    8/20/2010:  Unwind with Wine
•    8/21/2010:  Sister Groove & the Cross Town Jam 7pm
•    8/28/2010:  Loose Shoes 7pm
•    9/4/2010:  Protege 7pm
•    9/5/2010:  Grape Stomp & Festival 12-6
•    9/6/2010:  WE ARE OPEN ON LABOR DAY 11AM-6PM
•    9/11/2010:  Coco Loco Band 7pm
•    9/18/2010:  Jammsammich 7pm
•    9/25/2010:  Bubblegum Jack 7pm

If one Central Illinois band can be said to have cornered the "variety" music market, it would have to be The Shake. You name it… from the Beatles, the Doors, and Mellencamp… to Collective Soul, Pearl Jam, and Matchbox 20… to Limp Bizkit, Godsmack, and Primus… to Alabama… the Shake can do it - and do it well! visit online at- www.theshakeonline.com

Sunday August 8, 12-6pm

presented by The Spirits of Bloomington Theater Group and Mackinaw Valley Vineyard!

The First Mackinaw Valley Wild West Day- Come visit and step back in time for a fun filled day with the whole family. Western legends will come alive at the vineyard on Sunday August 8 from 12-6pm; meet Wyatt Earp, Annie Oakley, Wild Bill Hickcock, Buffalo Bill Cody and many more historic characters.  Dig out your best western gear to join in the fun, there will be a look-a-like contest for the best Annie Oakley and Wyatt Earp. Activities will last all day including-

Storytelling, Square dancing, Shootouts, Saloon Entertainment by Patsy Stone, Old Fashioned games for the kids and much more! Hitch up your wagon and roundup the family for a great day in the country.  Admission is - $10 for Folks(adults), $5 for Buckaroos (kids under 12). The Herd (Family package) $29 for- 2 adults and up to 4 children day of event or $25 for the family package if purchased in advance. Call 309-359-9463 to order advance tickets for the Family Package.

Meals and snacks will be available at our Chuck Wagon Cafe hosted by The Catering Company in the pavilion. The Menu will be- Pulled BBQ Sandwiches, Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwiches, Smokehouse Baked Beans, Western Potato Salad, Potato Chips, Corn on the Cob, Sliced Watermelon, Chocolate Chip Cookies 2pk,  Adult Meal is $9 for your choice of one sandwich & 3 sides and Child Meal (12 and under)  $5 for a hot dog sandwich and choice of 3 sides, All items may also be purchased al a carte. 

A la carte prices are-Pulled BBQ Sandwich$5, Mesquite Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich $5, Hot Dog $3, Smokehouse Baked Beans $1.75, Western Potato Salad $1.75, Potato Chips $1, Corn on the Cob $1, Sliced Watermelon $1, Chocolate Chip Cookies 2pk $1, 

7-10:30PM

Biscuits n Gravy Band – If you are looking for a GREAT time on a Saturday night, come see this band! BnG delivers a high energy performance, guaranteed to keep you dancin’. They play the largest variety of music in Central Illinois and if you ‘catch a biscuit’ you win a free BnG T-Shirt! Servin’ up Classic Rock, 70’s, 80’s and a pinch of Groove, it’s always “Biscuit Time" when they're playing. Visit them on the web at www.BiscuitsNGravyBand.com.

Sister Groove and the Cross Town Jam- Party! Party! Party! with one of the funnest bands around- look out Sister Groove and the "Cross Town Jam" are here 7pm-10:30pm. find them on the web at www.sistergroove.com

Concessions will be available this night and they will be serving-grilled ribeye, butterfly pork chops, brats, chips and hot dogs-the booth is sponsored by Hopedale Medical Complex Volunteers this fundraiser is for Kenzer Burrell who was born with a rare liver disease called biliary atresia.  All concession proceeds will go towards Kenzer's benefit fund.

Loose Shoes- 7pm-10:30pm

Party with these guys and enjoy some of the best piano and horn sounds around! Check out their website www.loose-shoes.us  

Protégé is a Bloomington based group formed in 1989 by Mike Todd and Bob Keenan.  Protege has extensively toured the Central Illinois area for years, building a loyal following.  A tremendous amount of enthusiasm ignites this unique variety rock cover band.  Very little ground is left uncovered when it comes to the range of rock'n'roll offerings that their energy and talents bring to the table!  PROTÉGÉ IS: Bob Keenan ,Greg Lutz, Brad Lutz  and Mike Todd for more go to www.protegerocks.com

Mackinaw Valley Vineyard Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival

"Get in Touch with your Inner Lucy"

You’re invited to the Annual Grape Stomp and Harvest Festival to be held Sunday, September 5, from Noon to 6pm.  We will have the grape stomp for those who have the desire to emulate Lucy and get their “feet” wet in the wine. Bring your cameras to preserve the moment and have proof of your endeavors in “wine making”. There will be wine tasting, food by The Catering Company and live music from The Shake performing throughout the day as MC's and "stompin rock" for eveyrone to enjoy.  A local car club will be at the vineyard to display their classic vehicles. We've had a number of inquiries and YES anyone who wants to come in costume dressed as a LUCY look-a- like is welcome to dress up and have fun. The Lucy Look-a-Like contest will be held at 3:15pm.  For information on the event call 309-645-5054.

Come and visit the country on your day off have some wine and pick some U-PICK grapes $2.00 a pound and better than anything you've ever bought in a store.

See you soon.

 Coco Loco Band 7pm-   "Tropical Rock and Roll for Your Soul"- Music by Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and other "tropically inspired artists". Hawaiian shirts welcome!  Also websites www.cocolocoband.com and www.myspace.com/cocolocoband. 

Jammsammich -7pm-10:30pm.

Come and see one of the areas premiere bands. Jammsammich is committed to the eternally packed dancefloor and to the ultimate good time.  11 years strong, JammSammich, the readers of the River City Times voted JammSammich "Peoria's favorite band" in 2004, 2005& 2006.  The formula of groove-driven funk and R&B, retro 80's tunes, island jams, and liberal doses of comedy has proven to be one of the most potent in the last decade. Visit them at 

www.jammsammich.com

Concessions will be available this night and they will be serving; grilled ribeye, pork chops, brats and hot dogs-the booth is sponsored by Hopedale Medical Complex Volunteers for their new building project fundraiser.