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Enjoy Award-Winning Wines, Live Music, and Host Your Special Events in a Natural Setting

Wine & Live Entertainment Year 'Round

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Entertainment

Bring your friends and join us for live music every Sunday afternoon. Take in a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, and be sure to join us for our Festivals & Events. We are also the perfect place for a wedding, party, reunion, fund-raiser and more.

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Wines

Our wines are produced on-site from grapes grown on land that has been in our family since the early 1800s. Our winery is located in a 100-year-old barn, and you'll enjoy our award-winning wines and your favorite beer. To learn more, please check out our Wine List.

Festivals & Events

Menard County is known for Lincoln's New Salem and great festivals. Our Summer Festivals, Chicken Wing Cook-off, and others draw thousands each year with days filled with top bands and great food.

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Menard County Fair Fund Raiser Featuring Eric Burgett - June 7, 2025

Registration: 2:00 PM (Athens Corner Pub)

Cruise Start: 3:00 PM

Stops:
Thirsty Rooster (3:30 – 4:30 PM)
Tom’s Tap & Grill (5:00 – 6:00 PM)
Final Destination: Hill Prairie Winery (6:30 PM)

Concert Begins: 8:00 PM

50/50 Drawing: 9:00 PM (Must be present to win)

Details:
Get ready for something new and exciting that you won’t find anywhere else! The Menard County Fair Fundraiser is bringing together A Country Cruise and a one-of-a-kind Truck Bed Concert featuring Nashville’s own Eric Burgett, hometown being Latham IL!
Want to skip the cruise and just enjoy the concert? No problem! Join us at Hill Prairie Winery at 6:30 PM for food, drinks, and live music. There is a $5 admission to support the Menard County Fair.

Cruise Info:
Bring your truck, Jeep, bike, or car and take part in this unique cruise with stops at local favorites before rolling into Hill Prairie Winery for an unforgettable evening of live music.
Cost: $20 per vehicle for the cruise (proceeds benefit the Menard County Fair).

Food & Drinks Available at Hill Prairie Winery:
Grilled Pork Chop Sandwich w/ chips – $7
Bratwurst w/ chips – $4
Beer, wine, liquor, and soft drinks available for purchase

Don’t miss out on this brand-new event—great music, great food, and great company all in support of a great cause!

Friday Wine Down

Join us every Friday evening for our popular Wine Down Dinner Series, running all season long. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful views, and a delicious menu served from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Each week, we’ll be serving ribeye steaks, smoked ribs, and shrimp skewers, along with a rotating special entrée to keep things fresh and flavorful.

Reservations are not required but are recommended, especially for groups. Come early, sip some wine, and wind down with us at Hill Prairie Winery.

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