Disney's 1993 cult classic Hocus Pocus will be shown on the big screen, under the starts, at LaSalle's own August Hill Winery Vineyard. Two socially distant al fresco film screening are planned for Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24. Guests can arrive as early as 5 pm, to pick up ordered wine and enjoy the atmosphere at August Hill's sprawling greenspace.
The movie, which stars Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker, is slated to start at 7PM both nights. This is not a drive-in show, so bring plenty of blanket and sweatshirts to this fan favorite Halloween film!
Tickets are are only $25 per car, if purchased in advance, with a maximum of 10 people per group- per current IL Covid guidelines. Tickets are extremely limited due the venue's parking limited parking. The cost goes to $30 per car at the door, if tickets do not sell out in advance.
With a capped capacity for attendees, and a wide-open hill to stake your own space, these al fresco film screenings are a great way to maintain social distance while getting out of the house to enjoy the crisp Autumn air!
While August Hill not be having a costume contest at this event, they will have a hosting a drawing for a prize package, that anyone wearing a costume will be eligible to enter to win. Guest are encouraged to show their love of Halloween by arriving in costumes, but it is not required. When planning your costume, keep in mind that you will need to climb the venue's hillside to watch the film. Depending on where you choose to sit, the climb varies between slightly challenging and quite challenging.
Please note, when ordering it will ask for number of “attendees”; you will choose 1 for one car, 2 for 2 cars, etc.
To reserve a space for Friday's event, visit: Here
To reserve a space for Saturday's event, visit: Here
Guests should be sure to pre-order their wine in advance of the shows, to ensure August Hill has your preferred bottles at the event. When placing your order online, please select “Pickup at Wine on the Hill event” when you get to the checkout area.
To pre-order August Hill Wine, visit: Here
To pre-order ISC bubbly, visit: Here
Guests are encouraged to bring their own drinkware, flashlights, snacks, blankets, lawn chairs and coolers full of ice (no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted).
August Hill will have fresh popcorn available on site, along with bottled water! Looking for more to much on during the movie? Drop by one downtown LaSalle's wonderful restaurants and pick-up some convenient carryout ahead of the show!
To see more upcoming events the vineyard and their Tasting Room in downtown Utica, be sure to follow August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co. on Facebook.
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill Street North
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-5211