Events in Champaign
Music at the Vines w/ The B-Sides!!
May the 4th be with you! (Star Wars reference, if you’re a fan!) Our first Saturday night of outdoor music under the stars! We are excited to have The B-Sides at Alto Vineyards to kick off our summer music series! They will keep you dancing to your favorite 70’s, 80’s and 90’s music! $5 cover at the door.
Cinco De Mayo at Alto Vineyards!!!
Can’t wait to celebrate with some salsa dancing and a whole lot of your favorite tunes by Andy & Virginia. They always bring the fun. So grab your poncho and sombrero and enjoy the fun!!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Music at the Vines with The Painkillers Blues Band
Sunday Wine down with The Painkillers Blues Band. Central Illinois music veterans, the Pain killers, blues band. They play Chicago, Southern, swing, blues, and jazz. Great dance music start your New Year’s Eve off early at Alto.
Sunday Wine Down with Dave N Lisa
Sunday wine down with Dave N Lisa. What a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon at Alto. Amazing wine, slushy’s and a wide variety of beer.
Dave N Lisa are an acoustic duo like no other. With rich guitar sounds from Dave Cooper and a great vocals from Lisa Castang!!
Fire Doll Studio Candle Making Class!
Join at the always fun and beautiful Alto Vineyards for an evening of wine and candle making! You’ll get to learn about the rich history of candle making and the science behind it! You’ll get to blend your own scent and create the most custom and luxurious candle while enjoying the amazing wines we offer. Tickets may be purchased through Fire Doll Studio.
Music at the Vines with Voodoo Exiles
Music at the the Vines with Voodoo Exiles. Voodoo Exiles is the only band in downstate Illinois playing Rolling Stones music. They are a 6 piece band. Playing over 50 shows. They are definitely a band you want to come out and rock with.
Candy Foster Unplugged
Wine Down Sunday with no other than Candy Foster and friends. He plays the best blues in town for over 60 years. Great blues music and awesome wine!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Sunday Wine Down with John Drake
In addition to his own songs, John covers a variety of blues, country and Americana including Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, The Band, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Hank Williams, Allman Bros, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and many more. He performs regularly at venues such as breweries, wineries, taverns, saloons, clubs, beer gardens, street festivals and fairs.
Music at the Vines w/ The Fairchilds
Saturday night under the stars……. What a great way to spend your weekend. Come hang at Alto and enjoy awesome wine, beer and slushy’s. Music with The Fairchilds …“The Fairchilds are a family band made up of a dad (Gary) his two sons (Gabe and Shawn) , and a daughter-in-law (Annette). They play a variety of music from the 50’s to today and have fun doing it!” Bring your lawn chairs and relax 🍷🎶🍷
Let’s Play Music Bingo!!
When music and bingo have a baby, it’s Music Bingo. You will hear your favorite songs from the 70’s-today along with a few of your favorite county songs. Figure out the name of the song and mark your card. Yell BINGO and collect your prize! You will for sure be dancing in your seat the whole time and hear songs from your past you forgot about. $5 at the door to play!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Music at the Vines w/ Catseye
Catseye is a band that creates music that will groooove you! Get on your dancing shoes, cause you won’t be sitting for too long! Enjoy this night under the star with our outdoor stage and dance floor!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Stuart Smith Music!
Enjoy a little bit of everything from this singer/songwriter & guitarist including Americana, Rock, Folk, and Blues! His tour schedule includes performances all over the United States. Don’t miss your opportunity to see him!!
Music at the Vines w/ Blue Iris
A rock cover band out of Normal, Illinois consisting of a percussionist, a violinist, an electric bassist and a female lead vocalist/rhythm & lead electric guitarist.
Their original music has been nominated four years in a row in multiple categories for the largest independent music awards, The Josie Music Awards. Their music is also played on online radio stations and podcasts. Covers they perform include Kryptonite (3 Doors Down), Love Song (The Cure), Paint It Black (Rolling Stones), Seven Nation Army (Jack White), What's Up (4 Nonblondes), Sunshine of Your Love (Cream).
Sunday Wine Down w/ Mike & Jess
Sunday wine down with Mike & Jess music. Featuring Live Acoustic cover’s alternative, rock, pop and R & B. 🍷🎶 No better way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!
Music at the Vines w/ Kalesa Band
Kalesa is a local cover band that started performing together in the C-U area in 2018. From the classics to today’s hits including rock, pop, R & B/soul ad even some country! Bring your family and friends and dance and sing the night away!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Candy Foster Unplugged
Wine Down Sunday with no other than Candy Foster and friends. He plays the best blues in town for over 60 years. Great blues music and awesome wine!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Friday Music with Keith & Kathy Harden
Oh my, a one time show with Keith & Kathy Harden at Alto. Keith is a very skilled singer, songwriter and guitarist. Kathy is an amazing vocalist. They plays Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, BB King and much more.
Sunday Wine Down w/ Dave N Lisa!
Sunday wine down with Dave N Lisa. What a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon at Alto. Amazing wine, slushy’s and a wide variety of beer.
Dave N Lisa is an acoustic duo like no other. With rich guitar sound from Dave Cooper and a great vocal from Lisa.
4th of July! with the Painkiller Blues Band
Bring your 4th of July celebration to Alto and be ready for some great music by The Painkillers. We will have slushy’s and all your favorite wines and beer. Bring all your friends and family for the great celebration over in time not to miss the fireworks!! Outside food is welcome!
Music at the Vines with Bad Medicine
Saturday music at the vines with Bad Medicine. Bad Medicine is a true party band playing non-stop high energy music from the 60’s to today!
Bad Medicine makes sure that every song on the set list is one you can dance to!
So lace up your dancing shoes and be ready for a party!! Let’s get the night rocking. Alto’s got your favorite wine, beer and wine slushy’s! Bring your friends and family and enjoy a night of fun!
There will be a $5.00 cover charge at the door.
Sunday Wine Down with Billy Galt
Sunday Wine Down with Billy Galt. Guitar/vocals has made blues his profession since 1980. Galt has honed his skills backing blues luminaries such as Homesick James, Sony Boy Williams Jr.. Maxwell Street Jimmy and Shirley King daughter of the legendary B.B. King.
Sunday Wine Down w/ War Road Gypsy
This 2 person band with Kristen Maguire on guitar/vocals and Greg House on guitar/percussion plays a wide variety of artists including Adele, Pink, Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Boston, Heart, Halestorm, Evanescence, AC/DC and many more!
Music at the Vines w/ Candy Foster & the Shades of Blue
Please join us for one of the area’s BEST blues and jazz bands! Fun to be had by all music lovers and always full of surprises! Don’t miss a great evening under the stars at the Vines! Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Owen Knap Music
Owen Knap Music is a young man with an old Soul and a fun spirit. Born and raised north of Saint Joseph, IL. What started as a hobby has turned into his passion. He plays mostly acoustic newer country and some classics from my childhood with his own flare. I am only 17 but love to have fun with my audience and hope everyone leaves in a good mood. I take requests within my genre and if you are a good friend I’ll try to play anything once. A lot of the music I play can be adult; I am also happy to target a family friendly crowd. Common artists on my playlists: Tyler Chiders, Zach Bryan, Hardy, Post Malone, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Junior, Koe Wetzel, Warren Zeiders, Kane Brown
Sunday Wine Down w/ Jadie & Doc Shredd
Sunday wine down with Jadie & Doc Shredd. Musical duo, playing all classic, pop, blues, and country hits.
Sunday Wine Down with Dave N Lisa
Sunday wine down with Dave N Lisa. What a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon at Alto. Amazing wine, slushy’s and a wide variety of beer.
Dave N Lisa are an acoustic duo like no other. With rich guitar sound from Dave Cooper and a great vocals from Lisa Castang!
Music at the Vines w/ 99 Proof
Let the good times roll!!! 99 Proof will fill the airwaves with your favorite classic rock & roll including the 70’s thru the 80’s. Wear your favorite rock band t-shirt and enjoy a night under the stars rocking out!! The wine, beer & wine slushy’s will be ready! Join us, won’t you!!!
Music at the Vines with Cougar Trap
Cougar Trap is a four piece rock band covering hits from the 60’s through the 2000’s.
Cover charge is $5 per person.
Sunday Wine Down w/ Kolton Taylor
Enjoy the accoustic country sounds of Kolton Taylor, lead singer of Kolton Taylor & the Truck Toppers. His smooth country sounds and great guitar skills will make for a wonderful afternoon at Alto! Wine slushy’s and all your favorite wines & beers will be waiting for you!
Music at the Vines with Voodoo Exiles
Music at the vines with Voodoo Exiles. Voodoo Exiles is the only band downstate Illinois playing Rolling Stones music. They are a 6 piece band playing over 50 shows.They are definitely a band you want to come out and rock with.
Sunday Wine Down w/ War Road Gypsy
This 2 person band with Kristen Maguire on guitar/vocals and Greg House on guitar/percussion plays a wide variety of artists including Adele, Pink, Lady Gaga, Bon Jovi, Boston, Heart, Halestorm, Evanescence, AC/DC and many more!
Alto Vineyards (Champaign) Spring Sangria Festival
Join us for our first annual Spring Sangria Festival at our Champaign location!
We will have live Spanish style music:
The Dream Catchers from 2-4pm🎶
The Mystical Melodies from 4:30-6:30pm🪇
We will also have Burrito King food truck from 2-7pm🌮🌯
We will be serving 4 different types of Sangria as well as 2 different sangria Slushies!
Wine Down Sunday w/ Stuart Smith Music!
Enjoy a little bit of everything from this singer/songwriter & guitarist including Americana, Rock, Folk, and Blues! His tour schedule includes performances all over the United States. Don’t miss your opportunity to see him!!
Fire Doll Studio Candle Making Class
Join at the always fun and beautiful Alto Vineyards for an evening of wine and candle making! You’ll get to learn about the rich history of candle making and the science behind it! You’ll get to blend your own scent and create the most custom and luxurious candle while enjoying the amazing wines we offer. Tickets may be purchased through Fire Doll Studio.
Sunday Wine Down with Jake and Jackson
Enjoy the musical styling of Jake, the former lead singer of local favorite The Boat Drunks, and like father like son Jackson who continues to make a name for himself in music. Love having these guys at Alto!
Saturday Music w/ Candy Foster & Shades of Blue
Please join us and bring your favorite Mom on the Mom’s Weekend and enjoy one of the area’s BEST blues and jazz bands! Fun to be had by all music lovers and always full of surprises! Don’t miss a great afternoon at the Vines! Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs!
Friday Music with PBS
PBS always brings the fun! Music from the 60’s, 70’s to today! Get your dancing shoes on!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Sunday Wine Down with Billy Galt
Sunday Wine Down with Billy Galt. Guitar/vocals has made blues his profession since 1980. Galt has honed his skills backing blues luminaries such as Homesick James, Sony Boy Williams Jr.. Maxwell Street Jimmy and Shirley King daughter of the legendary B.B. King.
Goat + Yoga at Alto Vineyards!!
There will be 2 sessions for this event! Choose the session that works for you!
11am-12pm
12pm - 1pm
Adult Easter Egg Hunt is back!!!
Egg hunt starts at 2pm! Come early and bring your basket! Tickets are available at Eventbrite or find our link on Facebook. Each participant gets to collect 10 eggs and each egg hold a prize! Prizes include gift baskets, wine, and treats and coupons! DJ Sweat Karaoke will be spinning the hits from 3-6pm. Food and drink specials too!! Oh my! Don’t miss it!! Tickets will go fast!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Sunday Wine Down with Dave N Lisa
Sunday wine down with Dave N Lisa. Dave N Lisa is an acoustic duo like no other. With rich guitar sound from Dave Cooper and great vocal from Lisa Castang. They always put a smile on your face and song in your head to sing in the car on the way home!
Friday Music with John Drake
In addition to his own songs, John covers a variety of blues, country and Americana including Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, The Band, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, John Prine, Hank Williams, Allman Bros, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and many more. He performs regularly at venues such as breweries, wineries, taverns, saloons, clubs, beer gardens, street festivals and fairs.
Fire Doll Studio Candle Making
Join at the always fun and beautiful Alto Vineyards for an evening of wine and candle making! You’ll get to learn about the rich history of candle making and the science behind it! You’ll get to blend your own scent and create the most custom and luxurious candle while enjoying the amazing wines we offer. Tickets may be purchased through Fire Doll Studio.
St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ Andy & Virginia
Come join us for some Luck of the Irish!! Wear green to make sure you don’t get pinched and do an Irish jig with the always fun Andy & Virginia!
Sunday Wine Down with Owen Knap Music
Owen Knap Music is a young man with an old Soul and a fun spirit. Born and raised north of Saint Joseph, IL. What started as a hobby has turned into his passion. He plays mostly acoustic newer country and some classics from my childhood with his own flare. I am only 17 but love to have fun with my audience and hope everyone leaves in a good mood. I take requests within my genre and if you are a good friend I’ll try to play anything once. A lot of the music I play can be adult; I am also happy to target a family friendly crowd. Common artists on my playlists: Tyler Chiders, Zach Bryan, Hardy, Post Malone, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Junior, Koe Wetzel, Warren Zeiders, Kane Brown
Prairie Fire Disco Bingo
Disco Bingo!! Get your groove on listening to 70’s, 80,s and 90’s music playing bingo 🎶🍷🎶
Cover charge at the door.
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Sunday Wine Down with The Live Jukebox
David Howie brings his all request rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza. Traveling with an inventory of over 300 songs, the cover multiple genres and over 70 years of recorded music. David plays a 1949 Gibson Acoustic with harmonicas and vocals. Wine down Sunday 🍷🎶🍷
St. Patrick’s Paint & Sip w/ Gravy Studios!!
Come join us for a girls evening out at Alto Vineyards! Sip award winning wines while getting in touch with your creative side! We will be painting your choice of standing St. Patrick’s Day decor measuring approximately 7 inches. Instruction begins promptly at 5:30pm. Arrive early to grab your drink and find your spot! Reservations are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend contact Gravy Studios for options. Tickets can be purchased at Gravystudios.com using the address below!
https://www.gravystudios.com/store/St-Patricks-Paint-&-Sip-at-Alto-Vineyard-March-1-p618162062
Canvas & Corks Paint and Sip at Alto Vineyards
Bring your gal pals or guy pals (boys can paint too!) and shake off the winter blues with our Paint and Sip event. Spring is coming, I promise! You will receive the best instruction from the great artists from Canvas & Corks from Monticello! All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. They will walk you through step by step how to paint your 12x16 canvas. You can customize your flower in your favorite colors!! A glass wine is included with your ticket price. Outside snacks are welcome but e do have cheese, sausage, crackers and other snacks for purchase. See you there!
Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Sunday Wine Down with The Bossy Novas
Covering Steely Dan, the Rascals, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Hall & Oats, Heart and a bunch more great artists, you are for sure going to be rocking at the Vineyard on this Sunday afternoon!!
Drag Me To Comedy Bingo
Sorry, this event sold out.
Please print your ticket and bring it to the event. Can’t wait to see you there!
Paddy Daddy Food Truck w/ Drag Me to Bingo!!
Enjoy a variety of fresh made smashburgers frm the Pretzel Cheddar Patty to a Double Bacon w/ Cheese. If burgers are not your thing you might go for chicken tenders or a Chicken Sandwich with all the fixings! Waffle fries and mozzarella sticks on the side! You won’t go away hungry!
Yoga & Wine Wednesday with Shannan Fletcher
Bring your best gal pals or your partner in crime and join us for an All -Levels yoga class. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine, get in touch with your body and let all the stress go as you move through the class that is appropriate for a brand new yogi or the experienced yogi. Do not fear the stretching! $20 includes the one hour class and a glass of wine.
Sunday Wine Down with Billy Galt
Sunday Wine Down with Billy Galt. Guitar/vocals has made blues his profession since 1980. Galt has honed his skills backing blues luminaries such as Homesick James, Sony Boy Williams Jr.. Maxwell Street Jimmy and Shirley King daughter of the legendary B.B. King.
Valentine’s Night Comedy with C-U Comedy Club!
Looking for the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetie?? Join us on February 14 at 7 pm for the best wine and the best comedy in Champaign Urbana. Come early for a glass and walk out with a smile on your face and more importantly your dates face!
Tickets available on our Facebook page at Alto Vineyards Champaign or at C-U Comedy Shows. Can also be found online at CUComedy.com.
The Best Mardi Gras Party in Town
Let the good times roll.The best Mardi Gras party in town at Alto with DJ Silkee. Put on your masks, beads and purple, green and yellow. It’s going to be New Orleans from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Food will be provided and let’s see who gets the baby.
Twin City Theatre Company presents Love Letters
The play’s two characters are a man, Andy, and a woman, Melissa, who exchange letters, but not marriage vows, in a warm and complicated friendship lasting 50 years. This is a play about missed opportunities and the love two people can share. A perfect Valentine’s Day reflection!
Tickets available at TwinCityTheatreCo.ludus.com