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Utica Witches Walk

Fri, October 16, 2026 (4:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Downtown Utica
208 S Clark St.
Utica, IL 61373
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Cost: 20-25

Dust off your broom and grab your pals for a fun night out in Utica! Good witches and bad are all welcome!

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. (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 • Reader
  • 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


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!

Tags

  • event
  • music
  • wine
  • witches
  • witcheswalk
  • utica
  • witchesbrew
  • Things to do in Utica, IL
  • Illinois Wine & Food Events
  • Utica Wine & Food Events

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