Great wine, delicious food, and awesome music… Commemorate the Independence Day holiday by joining us for Red, White and Blues on Sunday, July 3, featuring the music of Trevor Marty and the Tommy Bentz Band with our famous fireworks show at dusk.

Grab family and friends for a fun afternoon and evening in the valley. Take a tractor tour around the vineyard, enjoy a glass of wine or a beer on the patio, listen to blues music over a pasta dinner… Then grab your lawn chairs or blanket and settle in for the fireworks show after dusk!

It’s a patriotic evening in the valley you won’t want to miss!

The last seating of the night will be at 9pm (our staff want to take in the fireworks, too!). There’s no admission charge. Sorry, no carry-on allowed on the grounds.

Check out this entertainment line-up!

3:30pm – 5:30pm Trevor Marty

Singer-songwriter guitarist Trevor Marty plays in a classic style drawing on Blues, Folk and Americana. Trevor performs regularly around the Midwest with his base in Rochester, MN. He’s a 4th generation gigging musician; for the last 80 years someone in his family has been entertaining the masses and it’s Trevor’s turn at bat. Whether he’s playing a resonator or his flattop guitar, his joy for playing is palpable and addictive!

6:00pm – 9:00pm Tommy Bentz Band

The Tommy Bentz Band is a trio that often gets described as Van Morrison meets the Allman Brothers. Led by singer-songwriter Tommy Bentz, one hears strong soulful vocals with tasty slide and lead guitar, a rock-solid rhythm section with tight vocal harmonies that often makes the listener think that as many as 5-6 people are on stage. The band tours around the Midwest and yearly to the UK, for their annual fall tour, playing 2 blues-rock festivals in Ireland and Scotland this September. Enjoy blues and blues rock classics from artists like Clapton, Allman Brothers, SRV, The Band, Freddie King, as well as songs from their 4 original albums.

The 3-day Memorial Day weekend generally marks the unofficial start of summer. Once again this year we’ll be kicking off the season in a big way, with the 3rd Annual Rush River Folk Festival!

Thanks to music promoter, David Jones, of Davey J & the Jones Tones fame, and his many musical contacts, we were able to pull together six established music acts that will bring a tasty mix of original and vintage folk music to our valley.

On Saturday, May 28, 2016, starting at 1 pm in the afternoon and continuing until sunset, you can enjoy a full day of live performances by established musicians offering a grand mix of sounds and styles of folk music.

This year, a nationally touring contemporary folk duo joins the Rush River Folk Festival from Massachusetts: The Sea The Sea. Chuck e. Costa and Mira Stanley are the members of The Sea The Sea, and their songwriting, vocal performances, and guitar work is guaranteed to touch your heart. Their music has been described in the Huffington Post as “two of the loveliest voices you might ever hear this year or any year.” Their first album, Love We Are We Love, produced a single “Watertreader,” that was featured on National Public Radio on its segment “Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can’t Stop Playing.” Currently they are touring the East Coast and will make a special appearance in Wisconsin to bring their beautiful, expressive music to the Rush River Folk Festival.

Adding to the musical experience, several established regional folk musicians will bring their distinctive sounds to the outdoor stage at Vino in the Valley. Leading off at the festival is Larry Past, a regional favorite bringing crowd-pleasing acoustic favorites to the Rush River stage. Blues, folk, and string band artist Yata will return to the festival as well, bringing four decades of musical experiences can be heard. Yata’s trio, YSO, features a collaboration with highly accomplished jazz saxophonist Sue Orfield and bassist Randy Sinz. Their trio will perform at the festival for the first time.

Also featured at the festival are Davey J (David Jones) and his current musical collaborator Jen Hazen. The founder and organizer of the Rush River Folk Festival, Davey J brings a unique, foot-tapping mix of original roots music, blues, folk, and Americana to the musical stage. Together with Jen Hazen on vocals and percussion, Davey J will perform several tunes from his 2015 CD Chippewa Love, a musical tribute to the cultural vibe and natural beauty of the Chippewa Valley. At any Davey J performance, one will hear passionate vocals, songwriting from the heart, and a unique rhythmic style of amplified acoustic guitar. Having performed for more than 25 years in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and beyond, Davey J is a prolific recording artist and a featured performer on stages large and small across the region. Joining Davey J in a duo performance is Jen Hazen, bandleader for Jenny and the Jets (a live band karoke combo) and Davey J’s partner in their rock and roots combos, Jenny and the Lost Boys and Davey J and Friends. Their mix of vocal styles bring a classic folk-rock vibe to the stage.

Yes, a full eight hours of live outdoor music will be the perfect way to start the long Memorial Day weekend. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and settle in for an afternoon of music, wine and food. There’s no admission charge; just come and savor the amazing sounds and a glass of wine or a beer on the edge of the beautiful Rush River. If the mood strikes, stay for an Italian dinner under the Pavilion, or order a brick oven pizza to-go and enjoy it on the grounds. Heck, make a weekend of it; you’ll find we have some amazing lodging options in the area!

As always, the latest in event updates and announcements can be found on our Facebook page.

There are many reasons to visit Vino in the Valley – but if you come for the food you’re bound to leave with a full belly and a smile on your face. As we near the start of our 10th season we’re looking for some new faces to join the kitchen staff at Vino in the Valley.

Currently, we’re seeking experienced kitchen help, who are enthusiastic and service-oriented. If you’re interested in joining our Vino in the Valley family and working in a fun and upbeat environment, please download an application here. Return your completed application following the instructions provided.

We will be setting up interviews starting at noon on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Vino in the Valley. We look forward to meeting you!

And please, spread the word to friends and family you may know who are looking for a close-knit work family and rewarding food-service career.

Fall in the upper Midwest means we’re on borrowed time; in a matter of weeks it could turn to winter and we’ll be stuffed indoors for the 6 months (coming out only for Christmas Season at Vino in the Valley, of course!).  Get out outside while you can!  Join us at Vino for our Fall Family Weekends!  Fun for the entire family…bring the kids and enjoy!  If you’ve only thought of Vino as a summer destination, you’re in for a surprise!  The leaves will turn, the air will be cooler, but there is still plenty of fun, food, and wine to be had at Vino in the Valley.  Some people say our great food and wine taste even better during the autumn season.  There’s only one way to find out if the rumors are true.

Hayrides around the vineyard, Farmers Market featuring late season fruits and veggies, as well as honey, cheese, jewelry and crafts from area artisans.  Saturdays 12-10pm and Sundays 12-6pm in October.

Romantics, wine lovers, picnic fans and foodies… have we got a prize package for you! Enjoy a private picnic for two in our vineyard or on the banks of our beautiful Rush River. You and your date will receive an eclectic picnic menu specially created for you by our chefs and packed neatly in a picnic basket (which you get to keep as a souvenir). Where’s the wine, you ask? Don’t worry; we’ll be including a bottle of vino (your choice from our wine list), as well.

Before your picnic dinner, we’ll kick off your experience with a private tour of our grounds with owner, Larry Brenner. See the confluence of Lost Creek and the Rush River, hear the story of the great flood of 2010, and if you’re lucky, you might even spot some wildlife or a fly fisherman in mid-cast.

Enjoy your private picnic and spend a leisurely evening with us. Then when your visit concludes there will be a bed waiting for you at About Time Country Escape, located about 15 minutes away. About Time is the newest private hide-away in Western Wisconsin. Designed around the comfort of all; we couldn’t think of a better way to end to such a special outing!

Your prize can be redeemed anytime between now and July 31, 2016. We hope the winner will be inspired to extend their stay by planning a long and relaxing weekend on the West Coast of Wisconsin. Good luck, and regardless of whether you’re the winner, we look forward to seeing you at Vino in the Valley this fall!

This prize package could be yours! We’ll be giving it away to one lucky winner by random drawing from among our page followers when our page hits 17,000 fans! Register, and learn how you can earn extra entries, via our Facebook page by clicking HERE.