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Blue Sky Vineyard

3150 Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

Wineries & Vineyards

Premier winery on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.

Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, our winery offers you "The Romance of Italy in the Hills of Southern Illinois". We are open year-round, 7 days a week, to provide great Illinois wine. Please join us for wine tasting, a variety of hearty sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and snacks, as well as wine-alternatives such as beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Come enjoy our large indoor seating area and two beautiful outdoor terraces that overlook our vineyard and the rolling countryside.

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Midwest Environmental Education Conference at Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature •  Nov 13 – Nov 15

The Environmental Education Association of Illinois will hold the Midwest Environmental Education Conference (MEEC), from November 13th to 15th in Makanda, IL. to connect with a…

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Holiday Open House At Blue Sky Vineyard

Blue Sky Vineyards •  Nov 28 – Nov 29 @ 1PM

Anchoring the eastern end of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Blue Sky offers a taste of Tuscany in the hills of Southern Illinois

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Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park •  Dec 01 – Feb 28

Visiting the Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park combines the beauty of nature with a touch of whimsy by hiking among mesmerizing forests and finding…

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