About this Event
WHEN & WHERE: Friday, October 16, 4–9 pm | Utica, IL
Grab your fellow witches and warlocks and get ready for a wickedly fun evening in Utica! The Utica Witches Walk features Witches Brew tastings, small bites, hidden treasures, entertainment, contests, readings, shopping, and plenty of Halloween fun throughout town.
YOU NEED A WRISTBAND TO PARTICIPATE
You'll need an official Witches Walk wristband to participate in event activities, including tastings, Hidden Treasure stops and contests. Your wristband, commemorative wine glass and tasting tickets will be waiting for you at check-in on the day of the event.
WITCHES TASTINGS
Make your way through Utica and choose your favorites! Participating businesses will offer one or more of the following:
Witches Brew – 2 oz. alcoholic tasting
Non-Alcoholic Brew – 2 oz. non-alcoholic tasting
Small Bite – a tasty little bite
Each tasting requires one tasting ticket. Your admission includes 5 tasting tickets, and additional tasting tickets will be available at check-in for $1.25 each.
FIND A HIDDEN TREASURE
Keep your eyes open! Some participating businesses will have something spooktacularly special hidden inside. Find the hidden treasure and win a prize!
COSTUME, HAT & BROOM CONTESTS
Dressing up isn't required, but it certainly makes the night more fun! Prizes will be awarded for:
Best Witch Hat
Best Overall Witch Costume
Best Overall Warlock Costume
Best Broom
Each witch or warlock may enter one contest only, so be ready to choose your category at check-in.
Contest judging will take place near 723 S. Clark Street.
MORE WITCHY FUN
- The Hocus Pocus Hags will be performing during the event!
- Enjoy live music on Mill Street by Vehicle.
- Warm up around one of the fire pits.
- Visit local psychics and card readers at select businesses who have 'Reader" next to their name below. (Readings are available for an additional cost. )
- Purchase a photo flip book to commemorate your evening.
- Visit additional vendors set up at the Canal Market.
TICKETS
Advance Tickets: $20 per person
Your ticket includes an official Witches Walk wristband, a spooooky commemorative wine glass and 5 tasting tickets.
Tickets are limited, so don't delay! Advance ticket sales end at midnight on October 15.
Tickets at the door: $25, if available. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $1.25 each at check-in on the day of the event.
Tickets are non-refundable.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
Here's who's joining the Witches Walk so far! Check out what you'll find at each stop:
T's Midwest Boutique – Hidden Treasure
Canal Port – Witches Brew
Kind Creations – Small Bite
Clarks Run Creek Gifts & Wine – Witches Brew • Hidden Treasure • 2 Readers/1 Psychic Medium
August Hill Winery – Witches Brew • Hidden Treasure
Starved Rock Country Welcome Center – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Hidden Treasure
Olivetta Market – Small Bite
Ginger Road Brewing – Witches Brew
Jeremiah Joe Coffee – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Small Bite • Hidden Treasure
Locker Room – Non-Alcoholic Brew
Bruce & Ollie's – Witches Brew
Freckled Farm Girls – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Hidden Treasure
Blissfully Rooted – Small Bite
Joy & Ed's Bar & Grill – Witches Brew
Jewelry Nook – Small Bite
Hike + Camp – Small Bite
Sacred Rites – Small Bite
Hazell's Headdress – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Hidden Treasure
The Alpaca Shoppe – Hidden Treasure
Roxie's Sweet Confections – Small Bite
Lodi Tap House – Witches Brew • Hidden Treasure • Reader
Baked & Brewed – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Small Bite
Starved Rock House of Jerky – Small Bite • Hidden Treasure
MNB Sweets – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Small Bite
Scripture Bread – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Small Bite
Village Green House – Witches Brew • Non-Alcoholic Brew • Hidden Treasure
Jamie's Outpost – Witches Brew
Alley Cat's Saloon – Witches Brew
Utica Spice Co – Non-Alcoholic Brew • Hidden Treasure
Skoog's Pub & Grill – Witches Brew
Reader sessions are available for an additional cost.
CHECK-IN AT THE CANAL MARKET
Check-in is located at:
Canal Market
208 S. Clark Street
Utica, IL
At check-in, you'll receive your commemorative wine glass, tasting tickets and a list of participating businesses and activities.
The Utica Witches Walk is presented by the Utica Business Association.
Leave the kiddos at home, gather your coven and come get your witch on. Beware of the FUN!
Event venue & nearby stays
Utica, IL, 208 S Clark St, North Utica, United States
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