Date

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time

1-5pm (VIP ticket holders have early access at 12pm)

Location

Grafton Winery The Vineyards | 21028 Eckert Orchard Road | Grafton, Illinois 62037

Meet our craft beverage and get a sneak peek at what they'll be showcasing!

Beverages

• Grafton Winery the Vineyards | Grafton, IL
• Dry Vignoles,
• Vignoles (semi-Sweet)
• Harbor Red (Dry Red Blend)
• Razzy Peach Splash

Old Bakery Beer Company | Alton, IL

• Oktoberfest
• EZPZ Helles-style Lager,

• Citrus Wheat
• EZPZ Lemon Squeezy

Eckert’s | Grafton & Belleville, IL

• Ludacrisp Hard Cider
• Pineapple Hard Cider

Old Herald Brewery & Distillery | Collinsville, IL

• Octoberfest
• Kicks Cream Ale
• Horseradish Vodka
• Bourbon
• Confluence Rum Bourbon Blend Aged in Tequila Cask

Mississippi Culture | Staunton, IL

• Untangle Your Head- a blend of oak aged and fresh saison rested on local elderberries
• Orange Peeler- dry hopped saison with citra hops and orange peel
• Shadows- Belgian Dark Ale aged in rye whiskey barrels from Switchgrass Spirits

Red Rooster | Hillsboro, IL

• Chavah Blood Orange Raspberry Wheat Ale
• Odin’s EYE-P-A

Duke Original Soda | Alton, IL

• Dukola
• Root Beer
• Strawberry
• Kreme

Plaid Coffee Roasters | Edwardsville, IL

• Highland Blend
• Mother Roast Blend

Roasterz | Wood River, IL

• Classic Cold Latte
• Hot House-Roasted Drip Coffee

Goshen | Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, IL & St. Louis, MO

• Costa Rica Diego Robelo
• Jardin Red Honey
• Honduras Katia Duke
• Catuai & Obata,
• Ethiopia Habtamu Goro
• Colombia Jhoan Vergara
• Pink Bourbon Decaf
• Bona Fide

Prairie Oak Craft Distillery | Benld, IL

• 6-month Legacy Bourbon
• Lemonade Moonshine
• Apple Pie Moonshine
• Chocolate Toffee Moonshine
• Raspberry Sweet Tea Moonshine

Good News Brewing Co. | Alton, IL; Ferguson, Defiance, Jackson, St. Charles & Wildwood, MO

• Hazelnut Coffee Milk Stout
• Helles
• American IPA

Meet our Craft Bite participants and see what they'll be serving up!

Bites

Eckert’s | Grafton & Belleville, IL
o Dutch Apple Pie

Blackbird Bakery | Staunton, IL
o Savory scones (bacon, bleu cheese, and caramelized onion)
o Croissant (prosciutto, Brie, and fig jam)

222 Artisan Bakery | Edwardsville IL
o House-Baked Bread

Bluff City Grill | Alton, IL
o Potato soup
o Crab Stew

Byrdies Food Truck | Alton IL
o Fly South Wrap (fajita seasoned chicken, peppers, onions, spring mix, cotija cheese, jalapeno cream corn sauce &salsa wrapped in flour tortilla)
o Fly North Fries (Demi gravy, shredded white cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, OBB braised onions, garlic aioli & chives)

Pink Elephant Fudge Shop | Livingston, IL
o Fudge & freeze-dried candy
o Freeze-Dried Candy

Press House | Collinsville, IL
o Crispy Golden Cajun Potato Bites: Bite-sized rustic potato discs fried to a perfect golden crunch and drizzled with a smooth, mild Cajun-spiced cream sauce. Rich and savory without the heavy heat, making it a perfectly balanced, family-friendly festival snack.
o PressHouse Grazing Pick: A modern take on a classic. A single, flat-laid skewer threading cheese-stuffed tortellini, cured salami, rich mozzarella pearls, a juicy cherry tomato, fresh basil, and vibrant olives, finished with a rich balsamic reduction glaze.
o PressHouse Signature Comfort Jambalaya: A hearty, slow-simmered taste of our signature favorite. This deeply comforting dish features tender chicken and rich, smoky sausage cooked down with aromatic vegetables and
fluffy jasmine rice in a savory, warm tomato broth. Perfectly portioned to keep you full and warm.

Delmar Public House | Godfrey, IL
o Bangers and Smash: Housemade Cumberland sausage, savory Guinness gravy over smashed red potatoes.
o Housemade Hummus with pita wedge and carrots

Nicky G’s | Alton, IL
o Nicky G’s House Salad
o Chicken Spiedini,
o Sun Dried Tomato & Spinach Tortellini

Longshots- Fairmount Park | Collinsville, IL
o TBBQ Pulled Pork
o Cavatappi Salad Twist

Bella Milano | Edwardsville, IL
o Whiskey Sprouts: Flash fried Brussel sprouts and cherry tomato halves with a bourbon glaze.
o Margherita Pasta: Penne tossed in a triple sec tequila butter sauce with bell peppers, red onions, spinach and andouille sausage.

Event sponsors are key to any successful event. Thank you to our Craft Beverage Festival Sponsors!