december

Kick off the holiday season with us at the grand opening of our Christkindl Beer Garden! Immerse yourself in the magic of the season while enjoying festive brews, warm winter drinks, and delicious seasonal bites in a cozy, twinkling holiday atmosphere. The Beer Garden is under a tent with walls and there will be heaters going but we suggest wrapping up in layers just in case!

Event Highlights:

Seasonal Beers – Sample our seasonal brews crafted just for this season or try a flight!
DIY Holiday Decor – Test your creative skills and help us decorate the beer garden with DIY popcorn garland & a personalized ornament
Fireplace Coziness- Enjoy our toasty warm fireplace inside the tent
Warm Fare & Libations – Savor mulled wine or spiced cider and our festive German fare
Perfect for Holiday Gatherings – Celebrate with friends, family, or colleagues in a festive setting!

Whether raising a pint of beer or a cup of cider, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season with good cheer and great company.

Admission is free—bring your holiday spirit and join the fun! The Beer Garden will be open on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th, during our weekend-long Christkindl Market.

Our annual Christkindl Market weekend is 2 days of festive fun for the whole family! This FREE event includes holiday shopping, delicious food & beverage, jolly performances, a lively beer garden & photos with Santa! 

Inside our production brewery & Barrel Room, you will find:

Local vendors to shop for the perfect gift
Our famous hot coco bar with collectable Christkindl mugs
Photos with Santa 10a-1p Saturday & Sunday (just $5!)
Cookie decorating & letters to Santa

Outside on the front lawn, you will find:

Local vendors to shop for the perfect gift
Our tented & heated beer garden
Cozy fire pits with seating
Performances on the main stage

CONFIRMED VENDORS
When Bead Met Wire - Loda, IL
Linked by Lindsay Permanent Jewelry - Bloomington, IL
Southern Belle Jewelry Co. - Peoria, IL
Wild Moon Boho - Mapleton, IL
Buttercupp Candles - Moline, IL
Cedar & Scotch - Bloomington, IL
Labyrinth Made Goods - Bloomington, IL
The Grumpy Grizzly - Belleville, IL
Bee Glass Art - Congerville, IL
Kara Ivey Art - Chillicothe, IL
Fiddled Roots - Normal, IL
Sarah Simpson Art - Normal, IL
Mariah's Mums & More - Clinton, IL
Famous Barry’s LLC - Altamont, IL
Umland's Crunchy Cheese - Marengo, IL
Sassy & Classy Designs - Le Roy, IL
Suburban Edge Boutique - Bloomington, IL
The Swift Arrow - Bloomington, IL
Big Eagle Supply Co - Bloomington, IL
Sophia Renee Designs - Deer Creek, IL
Half Hazard Press LLC - Bloomington, IL
Labyrinth Made Goods - Bloomington, IL
CK Almonds - Gibson City, IL

VENDOR SPOTS AVAILABLE - if you're interested in applying to be a vendor at our markets, send info and social media links to Amanda Stephens at astephens@destihl.com

Get ready to deck the halls with knowledge at our Christmas Movie Trivia Night!

Join us for an evening of festive fun where you'll test your memory of holiday classics and modern favorites. From "Home Alone" antics to "Elf" shenanigans, we'll cover everything from Santa's workshop to the Grinch's heartwarming transformation.

Grab your Santa hats and team up for a chance to win merry prizes while enjoying the best of Christmas cinema. Whether you're a "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" aficionado or a "Love Actually" fan, this night promises laughter, holiday cheer, and a whole lot of trivia magic. Don't miss out—let's make this a December to remember! 

We will heavily focus on Home Alone, Elf, Christmas Vacation, and A Christmas Story, but will throw in a few other movies this year as well!

The winning teams will receive prizes. Advanced reservations are required; use the link below to email Twin City Trivia with your request. Tickets are $5/person, up to six people per table.

Get ready for a festive night of music, good eats, and holiday cheer! Join us for Dueling Pianos: A Toast to the Holidays, where two talented pianists go head-to-head in a musical showdown. Begin the night with a filling dinner buffet & delicious dessert then settle in for a high-energy performance. This one-of-a-kind holiday event is perfect for your company's holiday party, a group of friends looking to celebrate, or a merry date night. Attendees must be 21+ - have ID ready

Schedule for the Evening

• 6:00pm: Doors open for VIP tables - passed appetizers & welcome drink
• 6:30pm: Doors open for GA - dinner buffet & dessert opens
• 7:30pm: Dueling Pianos show starts and dinner buffet closes
• 10:00pm: Show ends 

Ticket Options 

• VIP Tables of 6, 8 or 10: Includes premium seating for the show at a private table, early access to the event with passed appetizers & a complimentary welcome drink (6:00pm-6:30pm), and access to the dinner buffet & dessert. If you are interested in a table for more than 10 guests, please contact Amanda: astephens@destihl.com
• General Admission: Includes entry into the event with communal seating, access to the dinner buffet and dessert. 

Dinner Menu

• Assorted Rolls & Butter [V]
• House Salad [V] - mixed greens, red cabbage, carrot, asiago, balsamic-roasted heirloom tomato, ancho croutons, grilled red onion, roasted garlic vinaigrette & buttermilk ranch
• Slow-Roasted Beef Brisket - downstate bbq sauce, horseradish cream
• Oven-Roasted Chicken - balsamic cranberry sauce
• Green Bean Casserole [V]
• CheddarChive Mashed Potatoes [GF] [V]

Dessert Menu

• Cranberry Bread Pudding [V] - Whipped Cream
• Mason Jar Desserts [V] - Apple Pie, Stout Pecan Fudge Brownie, Sweet Potato Pie 
  

There are NO REFUNDS or exchanges for this ticket, what it includes or events and promotions that may be included or associated with it. Tickets ARE transferrable. 

Tis the season for holiday cheer...and beer! Kick off this festive week by putting on your ugliest holiday sweater or festive outfit and joining us for a tour of our production brewery! Don't hold back! The more outrageous your outfit, the merrier! Our tour guides will be decked out in their holiday gear as well and will choose one "ugliest sweater" winner per tour to receive a prize!

This captivating 60-minute guided brewery tour will give you an intimate look at the day-to-day happenings of the brewery, followed by four festive beer tastings & souvenir DESTIHL pint glass as a parting gift!

EACH TOUR IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. Please bring a valid ID, wear closed-toe shoes, and meet at the fireplace by the main brewery entrance 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time starts.

Tis the season for holiday cheer...and beer! Kick off this festive week by putting on your ugliest holiday sweater or festive outfit and joining us for a tour of our production brewery! Don't hold back! The more outrageous your outfit, the merrier! Our tour guides will be decked out in their holiday gear as well and will choose one "ugliest sweater" winner per tour to receive a prize!

This captivating 60-minute guided brewery tour will give you an intimate look at the day-to-day happenings of the brewery, followed by four festive beer tastings & souvenir DESTIHL pint glass as a parting gift!

EACH TOUR IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS. Please bring a valid ID, wear closed-toe shoes, and meet at the fireplace by the main brewery entrance 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time starts.

Find your inner peace with a unique themed yoga class at the Brewery! Instructor Nancy Nork will rev up your energy, then slow your soul in the Barrel Room with an hour of soothing yoga by candlelight to gently bridge one year into the next. Afterward, cool down with a refreshing post-class beverage on us. Plus, all participants will receive a hand-poured candle courtesy of Cedar & Scotch.

Tickets are $15—just bring your mat!

Join us in the Barrel Room at DESTIHL Brewery as we groove to the electrifying tunes of Backyard Tire Fire! Get ready for an amazing performance complemented by special guest openers Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners. 

Doors: 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm   18+ to enter | 21+ to drink

GA Tickets $20 Advance | $25 Day Of

The rebirth of Backyard Tire Fire springs forth with an undeniable burst of musical energy. The Midwestern guitar rock unit is back with “Black Dirt Blue Sky,” their first collection of new recordings in 10 years.

The music radiates a spirit of renewal, like a John Deere tractor turning over a patch of rich soil. And the musicians pack more passion into the material than a team of horses in their prime, eager to work. The recordings show how much bandmates Edward David Anderson, Matt Anderson, Scott Tipping and John Ganser are happy to play new songs together after a decade-long hiatus.

“These tunes and this lineup are by far the best this band has ever sounded,” lead vocalist and songwriter Edward David Anderson said.

“Black Dirt Blue Sky” is loaded with moments that coax smiles and recall good memories. “Carefree Kids” inspires nostalgia, while “Alejandro Escovedo” is both a wry ode to the mystery of dreams and a nod to the iconic rocker. The band’s experience touring the USA and recording a series of timeless alt-country records in the early aughts informs the present-day energy of tunes like “Little Wren” and the music shines with beauty and joy, like light at the end of a long tunnel.

“It's a story of redemption and perseverance, of second chances,” Anderson said. “The pandemic even tried to foil it, but we wouldn't have it. We hunkered down and put this beautiful recording together in home studios throughout Illinois and beyond.”

Website: https://www.edwarddavidanderson.com/backyardtirefire

FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardtirefire

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy8eM9ut0gYnWTU7PSywPCQ

Carrie Sue & The Wood Burners hail from Urbana, IL and reside at the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and harmonizing - creating a unique blend of folk, bluegrass, country and Americana music. It's a combination of the old and new that takes the timeless art of a well-crafted song, the beauty of interwoven melody and harmony, and melts it all together with contemporary inspiration. 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Rm0lSyQkLX0 

Website: https://carrieandthewoodburners.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Carri...

Black Dirt Management presents DESTIHL’s live music, where every season is packed with memorable musical moments. The Barrel Room primarily offers standing-room space. Limited seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For ADA accommodations, kindly contact jchristy@destihl.com.

Save the date for an exclusive barrel-aged beer dinner in the Barrel Room! This unique evening begins with a guided tour of the production brewery, a welcome beertail, starters in the Barrel Room, and four thoughtfully crafted courses created by Senior Executive Chef Jacob Sartin and his talented team. 

Each course will be paired with a Dosvidanya Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout variant, highlighting this award-winning beer. Guests will hear first-hand about the origins and character behind each beer pairing. Guests who purchased tickets to our Dosvidanya Day release party on Saturday, February 22nd, can pick up their beer allotments and purchase additional bottles/cans at the dinner.

Full evening details and menu are coming soon! 

Save the date for our highly anticipated Dosvidanya® Day Release Party! Dosvidanya is a renowned Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout, earning multiple accolades over the years at the Great American Beer Festival® and (FoBAB) Festival of Wood and Barrel-Aged Beer, in addition to being named a “Best Beer in Illinois” by ‘Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine.’

During Dosvidanya Day, attendees get exclusive access to sample and purchase our brewery-only Dosvidanya variants and walk through our state-of-the-art production space. 

Guests can enjoy pop-up bar locations throughout the event and be entertained by local live music in our Barrel Room. Several event ticket packages will be available, including different Dosvidanya variants, the ability to bring a guest, and the chance to buy additional bottles while supplies last. This private event, held in our production space and Barrel Room, is for individuals 21+ years of age with a valid ID. Ticket availability will be limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Beer Hall will be open to the public during the event.

Full release day details coming soon! 

Join us in the Barrel Room at DESTIHL Brewery for a live show featuring

Henhouse Prowlers! Get ready for an amazing performance complemented by special guest openers, River Valley Rangers. 

Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm

18+ to enter | 21+ with valid ID to drink

GA Tickets $20 Advance | $25 Day Of

THE HENHOUSE PROWLERS ARE BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS.

Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education.

Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, the Prowlers have toured over 25 countries across the globe. The group's experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have shaped the band’s worldview and broadened the group’s direction towards bridging cultural gaps with music, educational programs, and workshops. Using traditional American music as a foundation, connecting folk music, customs, and history the world over, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.

Whether playing live or presenting seminars, wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music.

You can feel it at every show.

Henhouse Prowlers

www.henhouseprowlers.com

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www.instagram.com/henhouseprowlers

www.tiktok.com/@henhouseprowlers

Bluegrass Ambassadors

www.bluegrassambassadors.org

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Black Dirt Management presents DESTIHL’s live music, where every season is packed full of memorable musical moments. The Barrel Room primarily offers standing-room space. Limited seating is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For ADA accommodations, kindly contact jchristy@destihl.com.