Events in Champaign
25th Anniversary Celebration w/ The Painkillers & PBS
Alto Vineyards Champaign was established in 2001 by our founders Guy & Betty Renzaglia along with their seven children. Big thanks to the oldest daughter, Adelle, and her family for getting this on the ground and running. All of the dedication, hard work, and passion that went into creating Alto Champaign still exists in our team today being led by a third generation Renzaglia. We think this is something worth celebrating because it wouldn’t be possible without our amazing customers, we are still here because of you.
Music - The Painkillers 2pm-4:15pm PBS 4:45pm-7pm
Food Truck - Smith Burger Co 2pm-7pm
Free to the public!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Celtic Whistle
The Celtic Whistle plays traditional Irish Music with vocals, whistle, flute, guitar, banjo, accordion and harmonica.
HalloWine Dancing at Alto Vineyards
Put the BOO in those boots and wine dance with your fav bad witches! We are boogieing the night away to some Halloween classics in whatever wicked western wear you think will win you our costume contest! Grab some of our best witches’ brew, bring your undead friends, and we will see you there! Or else…
Sunday Wine Down w/ Billy Galt
Grab a glass and spend an afternoon with the very talented Billy Galt on guitar/vocal!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Hunter Lucas
Enjoy some delicious vino and awesome live tunes from Hunter Lucas. He plays a wide variety of artists such as Luke Combs, Poison, Chris Young, Brooks & Dunn.. plus so much more!
Come spend your Sunday afternoon with us!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Freedom Coalition
Freedom Coalition is a band that is equipped to bring love, joy, unity, and peace through music.
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Riders
Original Riders Jack Wilkie,Mark Obi w/ new band mates Jules Rose Dave Brown Matt Childress rockin to the sounds of rock n roll add some good ole country classics and hot songs from female stars Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, Janis Joplin and more!
Come enjoy a pleasant Sunday afternoon!
5th Annual Holiday Fire Doll Candle Making Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit as you create your very own 12 oz custom-scented soy candle! Choose from a delightful selection of fragrances, mix and match to create your signature scent, and let the Fire Doll Studio team guide you through the candle-making process. Whether you're dreaming of cozy winter nights, fresh evergreens, or sweet holiday treats, you'll leave with a candle that's uniquely yours.
While you create, enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere of Alto Vineyards, where delicious local wines will be available for purchase. It's the perfect excuse to gather your friends, plan a festive date night, or make some holiday memories with family and friends.
Sunday Wine Down w/ Candy Foster and Shades of Blue
Enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with the incredibly talented Candy Foster and Shades of Blue. You won’t want to miss this!
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Adventures
Members Michael Hallihan (bass, vocals), Brian McElwain (guitar, vocals), and Gavin Stolte(drums, vocals) have taken the mass of their collective experiences and created a band shaped entity that will delight the senses of many an individual, performing a variety of popular songs and original compositions.
Melding rock, prog, pop, funk, blues, folk, and a refreshing element of improvisational inspiration, The Adventures emerge from the dense forest of grooves, fearlessly awaiting whatever adventure may come next...
Renaissance Faire at Alto Vineyards Champaign
⚔️ Medieval Renaissance Festival at Alto Vineyards 🍇
Step back in time and join us for a day of costumes, music, food, wine, and goodies at Alto Vineyards on October 3rd!
Come enjoy a festive afternoon filled with unique vendors, themed food and wine, historical entertainment, live music, and plenty of opportunities to capture the day with a photo-worthy moment. Costumes are encouraged, and all ages are welcome!
🏰 Festival Schedule
12:00–5:00 PM — Vendors
Explore our marketplace and discover treasures from local artisans and vendors.
1:00–6:00 PM — Food Truck
Come hungry and enjoy delicious food throughout the afternoon.
2:30–3:30 PM — Tempered Mettle Historical Fencing
Witness the skill and spectacle of historical fencing!
3:30–4:30 PM — Turas Band
Settle in for live music from Turas.
4:30–5:00 PM — Fool of Swords Juggling
Prepare to be entertained with a thrilling display of juggling!
5:00–6:00 PM — Turas Band
Turas returns to close out the afternoon with more live music.
So dress in your finest medieval garb, gather your friends, and raise a glass with us for a Renaissance celebration you won't want to miss! 🍷⚔️
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alto-vineyards-renaissance-faire-tickets-1989123233136?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Sunday Wine Down w/ Sass
Join us for a glass of wine while enjoying a unique blend of rock, blues, country, soul, and R&B with Sass Siders!
Live Stand Up Comedy - Last Summer Series Show of 2026
Live Stand Up Comedy Summer Series at Alto Vineyards Champaign on Sat Sept 26th at 7:30PM (planned to be an outdoor event) - LAST SUMMER SERIES SHOW OF THE YEAR!
Perfect for a date night, group outing, parties and more! Join us for these popular events to close out the year.
Featuring comedians Tim Convy (has performed on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, MTV, and more - www.timconvystuff.com)
Sean O'Brien (SiriusXM, Bob & Tom Radio, Nateland)
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TICKETS:
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-stand-up-comedy-alto-vineyards-champaign-tickets-1999271770685
Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=SN9VF5SAM4QGA
@cucomedy on Venmo ($20 per ticket)
Direct Website Link: http://www.cucomedy.com/alto
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Painkillers
A great prescription for the blues—The Painkillers Blues Band. Come out and cure those Sunday blues with some great music and great wine! There is no greater way to start your week, see you there!
Music at the Vines w/ Turning Stones
Join us for the debut of Turning Stones, here at Alto Vineyards Champaign! They will be playing your red dirt country and 90s grunge alternative crowd favorites. This is the ultimate recipe for a great time!
$5 cover at the door
Candy Foster's Parkland College Scholarship Fundraiser
Music -
2pm- Matty “Mat” Edwards
3pm- Big Mo & The Phat Groove
4pm- Dave N Lisa
5pm- Timo Arthur, Candy Foster, & Ther’Up.Y!
Smith Burger Co food truck from 2-6pm🍔
50/50 Raffle, Silent Auctions, great tunes for a great cause!
Music at the Vines w/ Kilborn Alley
The Kilborn Alley Blues Band does gritty Chicago blues and southern fried soul for all the generations of blues lovers. This music speaks for itself; better still, it convinces you to listen.
$10 cover charge
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Bluetone Drivers
Classic Rock and Blues band performing our selected interpretations and arrangements of the material. Perfect band to celebrate a wonderful Sunday afternoon!
Sunday Wine Down w/ Jimm Wood
A multi-dimensional acoustic experience featuring tunes from the MTV era and more! Come spend a wonderful Sunday afternoon at Alto with great tunes and drinks!
Music at the Vines w/ The Surreal Deal
“We play 70's jam band music. The Allman Brothers, The Dead, Eric Clapton etc. We tend to over-play and we're ok with that.” - The Surreal Deal
Come out for great tunes and cold drinks!
$5 cover at the door
Sunday Wine Down w/ Tom Grassman
Implementing vocal harmony/effects, guitar looping, and foot percussion, Tom's SOLO show again demonstrates his ability to create a huge sound from just one person. Come out and enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with us!
Live Stand Up Comedy - Summer Series - Alto Vineyards Champaign
Live Stand Up Comedy "Summer Series" at Alto Vineyards in Champaign, IL (4210 N Duncan Rd) at 7:30PM with C-U Comedy Club. Planned to be an outdoor event. (If it rains, we will move inside)
Wildly popular events, come join the fun! PERFECT for a date night, group outing, parties, and more!
Triple feature! Featuring comedians Leslie Mitchell (former "Funniest Person in Iowa" winner - www.lesliemitchell.com) Justin Tuttle (C-U Comedy), and Jake Jaegar (Jukebox Comedy Club, 2025 Midwest Comedy Competition Winner)
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TICKETS:
PayPal (less fees): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick...
Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../stand-up-comedy-summer...
Venmo: @cucomedy ($20 per ticket)
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CONTACT:
Website: www.cucomedy.com/alto
Email: jesse@cucomedy.com
Phone: 217-202-6023 (text preferred) See less
Friday Night Exclusive w/ The K-Tel’s
Join this Champaign-based trio as they cover classic R&B, Rock & Roll and Soul from the 60's and 70's!
$5 cover at the door
Sunday Wine Down w/ Blue Iris
Award winning band for the world's largest independent music awards in Nashville, playing originals and alternative rock covers from Central Illinois, Join us for a fun Sunday afternoon!
Music at the Vines w/ Love Signs
A harmonic, "love-tastic" musical experience playing a HUGE variety of music with a rockabilly twist!
$5 cover at the door
Sunday Wine Down w/ Andrew Duncanson & Take A Ride Ft. Michael Peloquin
Andrew Duncanson, the powerhouse vocalist leading The Dig 3 and Kilborn Alley, is stepping into the spotlight with his highly anticipated new venture featuring the ultra talented Michael Peloquin. Come out and enjoy a wonderful afternoon at Alto Vineyards!
Music at the Vines w/ Kalesa
Join us for an evening of live music at Alto Vineyards! Kalesa will be performing a mix of your favorite songs, bringing energy and excitement to your Saturday. Enjoy the beautiful vineyard setting, great company, and fantastic tunes. Don’t miss out on this fun and relaxing event!
$5 cover at the door
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Casual Blend Band
Pop, Funk, Rock, Soul, Blues, Country, Blended Into One Show. Come out and enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon!
Music at the Vines w/ Aces N' Rhythms
With music ranging from the timeless 60's to the current Billboard 100, join us and Aces n’ Rhythms for a night of iconic hits!
$5 cover at the door
Sunday Wine Down w/ Sass
Join us for a glass of wine while enjoying a unique blend of rock, blues, country, soul, and R&B with Sass Siders!
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Bossy Novas
Dody Cosmedy, Joni Dreyer, Matt Stewart, Roger Prillaman, Brad Hendricks, and Terry Hawkins
From Steely Dan to Hall and Oats to Stevie Wonder, this band will be rocking the Vineyard this Sunday!
Friday Night Exclusive w/ New Souls
Join us for a special Friday night of R&B, soul, funk, hip-hop & more!
$5 cover at the door
Wine & R&B w/ DJ Silkee
Come let your hair down and listen to some rhythm and blues with DJ Silkee!
Sunday Wine Down w/ The Chickadee Sermon
The Chickadee Sermon sound emphasizes vocal harmony and delicate instrumentation with acoustic guitars, banjo, string bass and melodica. They play original songs about their small town country up bringings, traditional music and cover artists like Jerry Garcia, John Harftord, Emmylou Harris, John Prine and Bob Dylan
Music at the Vines w/ Candy Foster and Shades of Blue
Enjoy the Blues by the Amazing Candy Foster and all his friends!
$10 cover at the door
Sunday Wine Down w/ Logan Allen
Welcoming Logan Allen back to the Alto stage for some Sunday afternoon live music! Solo performances include the top hits of pop and rock artists from the 50s to today!
The Sharon Sharealike Show Presents - Drag me to Comedy Bingo on The Patio
This is a Drag Show like no other! Comedy + Bingo + Music + Prizes + Drag! Join us at Alto Vineyards! Don’t miss out!
Ticket link below..