We often receive requests from our guests to bring back our famous Sunday Buffet. We had no idea you loved it so much!

Since we always do our best to listen to our guests and accommodate their requests whenever we can, when the opportunity presented itself this past weekend, we made the decision to offer the buffet on Sunday now through the end of our summer season (September 27).

It was an Italian extravaganza; bigger and better than ever! We offered a variety of salad fixings and pasta dishes and allowed our Sunday guests to build the plate of their dreams. Our brick oven pizzas and gluten-free entrees were still available for those who preferred to go that route.

How did it go, you ask? Well, after all the rave reviews, and a little begging on behalf of our customers, we’ve decided to bring back the Sunday Buffet until further notice! $19 for adults, $9 for kids 5-12, and 4 and under free.

And, as an added bonus during the month of August, on Sundays from 2:00-4:00pm we’ll be offering a bottle of our house wine at half-price with the purchase of a meal. The reason for this Sunday special is simply because… Sundays ARE special at Vino in the Valley. Learn more here.

We look forward to your visit on a Sunday soon. As always, be sure to follow our Facebook page to be the first to hear the latest news, specials, menu updates and announcements!

We’re launching a new after-dinner dessert drink this weekend! Ask for one of our “Not Your Father’s Root Beer Floats” made with real Wisconsin-dairy ice cream from our friends at Flat Pennies Ice Cream.

The Not Your Father’s Root Beer is crafted by Small Town Brewery in La Crosse, WI. We first checked them out online, “At 10% ABV, the silky, smooth and satisfying finish is unmatched in flavor. It appeals to craft beer aficionados as well as those who don’t typically drink beer but crave something unique.” Could it be true?

At first sip we couldn’t help but recall fond childhood memories of the root beer floats at the long gone Ellsworth Milk Store (remember that little place down in East Ellsworth back in the day?)! We immediately understood why they achieved a 95 rating from Beer Advocate and are gaining popularity at Chicagoland bars! We didn’t want to be left out!

So we concocted a root beer float experiment and ran the dessert through a trial run last weekend. Not only did they sell out lickety-split, but they received rave reviews on our Facebook page! Rose commented, “Best adult Root Beer around!” and Judy posted, “We stopped today and the Root Beer Float is over the top soooo good!”

I don’t know; they sound like they know what they’re talking about. Only one way to know for sure and that’s to visit us this weekend and try one for yourself. Sounds like we’ll once again have prefect weather for your visit.

Larry

We’ve got big plans for a great Independence Day at Vino in the Valley this Saturday. Plan to spend the day with us…

Our hours for the holiday. Bella Sera, our patio bar, will open at 1pm, with the Pavilion opening for service at 3pm.

Enjoy live entertainment on the Gazebo stage. Stacie, Russ, and Steve will be here to entertain you throughout the evening. They’re a favorite here at Vino and we’re sure you’ll become an instant fan!

Come for the fireworks. Once again, the fireworks will be conducted by Chad Hines (and in honor of our dear friend, Kenny Hines). He’s pulled out all the stops for us, and will be bringing the latest and greatest in pyrotechnics for your viewing pleasure.

The show will start at dusk so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and watch the fireworks in the vineyard while enjoying a glass of wine or beer. We’ll also be offering brick oven pizzas to go, which you are welcome to enjoy on the grounds. We hope you’ll bring the entire family!

Stay up to date on the latest Vino in the Valley announcements via our Facebook page.

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 2nd 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 23, 2015, 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.

Regional folk sensation Heatherlyn returns to center stage to headline the 2015 event. Many will remember her amazing performance at last year’s event! A singer and guitarist from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Heatherlyn is a virtuoso artist who completed her third community-supported CD this past March. The DC features her new songs “All Beings Be Blessed” and “One Heart”, both sure to be hits! Her recent full-length CD, Storydwelling, received excellent reviews and is true to her musical persona, “soulful, rooted, rockin’, guitar-playing singer-song artist, poet and storydwelling traveler.” Heatherlyn’s songs will ring true to any audience as she shares deep parts of her own story to inspire all of us. Check out this preview video to see just why we’re so excited to have her taking part in the festival again!

Also performing is Little Wing, featuring the vocal power of Faith Ulwelling and her accompanist Tim Caswell from Left Wing Bourbon. Yata (originals and folk), Larry Past and Al Julson (folk and acoustic rock), and Kari Tauring (Nordic roots music) along with Davey J (original roots music, blues, and Americana), round out the lineup of performing acts.

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 here on the West Coast of Wisconsin!

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