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Updated February 2023 If you are looking for any excuse to visit Clinton County, IL, this spring, you are lucky! Maybe you’ve heard about the beautiful scenery, pleasant weather, and fun activities, so you need to find what sparks your … Continue reading
Updated June 2022. Looking for something fun to do on a summer afternoon? Head out to a country-side winery. We have put together a list for you of the 4 best wineries in Clinton County, IL. Most wineries not only … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend often means the unofficial end of the summer. It also means that the grape harvest is happening on the Carlyle Lake Wine Trail! The member wineries are planning events, fun, and great wine tasting over the holiday … Continue reading
This year, toast the holidays with a glass of locally produced wine. We’re fortunate to have five winemakers based here in Clinton County—all part of the Carlyle Lake Wine Trail—offering a variety of wines, from dry to sweet, to pair … Continue reading
Tastings, dining and music are all part of springtime events at our four local wineries. Take advantage of the good weather and enjoy a day or evening at one of the following fun events. Hidden Lake Winery in Aviston is … Continue reading
Whether you are looking for something to do with the family on the weekend, or are empty-nesters out for a leisurely fall outing, Clinton County offers a range of great fall activities and places to check out. Here are a … Continue reading
One of these upcoming fall weekends, when the fields are turning bronze and the trees are getting colorful, hop in your car and head out on the Heartland Rivers Wine Trail. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the … Continue reading
Autumn weekends in Clinton County can be lovely—a perfect excuse to head out to one of our local wineries for an enjoyable few hours. Below is a look at some of the events scheduled in the months ahead, from simple … Continue reading
Labor Day Weekend, the official wind-down of the season, offers unwritten permission to take advantage of all that summer 2018 still has to offer here in Clinton County, Illinois. Whether you like being by the water or chilling out with … Continue reading
Wine, arts, crafts, and music will share the spotlight for the annual Carlyle Wine & Art Festival. This year’s event will be on September 10-11, 2017 at Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery in Carlyle, Illinois. Over the past few years … Continue reading