About
Hill Prairie Winery produces award-winning wines on-site from grapes grown on family land since the early 1800s, located in a 100-year-old barn in Oakford, Illinois. They offer live music every Sunday afternoon, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, festivals like Summer Festivals and Chicken Wing Cook-off, and host weddings, parties, reunions, and fund-raisers in a scenic natural setting. Visitors can enjoy their wines and favorite beers year-round.
Wines from family grapes since early 1800s
Located in 100-year-old barn
Live music and special events
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Products
Autumn Harvest
A sweet red with flavors of ripe cherry and plum, great as a dessert wine.
Hilltop White
Crisp and refreshing with hints of apple and citrus, ideal for warm days.
Prairie Sunset
A bold blend with notes of blackberry and oak, perfect for pairing with red meats.
Awards
Silver Medal, Illinois State Fair Wine Competition 2022
2022
Upcoming Events
Live Music
every Sunday afternoon
Bring friends for live music every Sunday
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
recurring
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre events
Summer Festivals
summer
Summer Festivals with top bands and great food
Chicken Wing Cook-off
annual
Chicken Wing Cook-off festival
“Serial Killers, The Experience” Featuring Phil Chalmers
March 14, 2026
Criminal profiler Phil Chalmers presentation with live serial killer interview, $45 tickets
Latest News
Hosting “Serial Killers, The Experience” on March 14, 2026, featuring Phil Chalmers.