Jim Gruden supplies the vibes at Riverlands on Saturday, March 7th at 6pm. Pair up his mellow tunes with a pizza from Chuck's Wood Fired Pizza.
It's a St. Paddy's Celebration here at your hometown brewery in St. Charles! Join us for a special evening with drink specials, live Irish music, and killer food. While we have fun St. Paddy's events all weekend prior, Tuesday is the big holiday itself....and we aim to party!
Lucky Beer Specials:
- $5 pints of Doc's Irish Ale and Hanra's Irish Red!
- 15% off all other drafts AND 4-packs to-go!
- Live tunes by Andrew D. Huber, 5pm to 8pm!
- A special Irish menu by the Wild Fries food truck, including:
* Leprechaun Sliders
(corned beef, Swiss cheese, Wild Sauce)
* Pot of Gold Fries
(corned beef, cabbage, Swiss cheese sauce and Wild Sauce)
* plus other offerings like Opa Fries (think gyros) and the Spicy Clucker (think buffalo chicken)
The party rages 4pm to 8pm, so drop in after work and hang with us, ya lucky lil' leprechauns!
As we celebrate Year Seven of this brewing adventure, we feel absolutely LUCKY to be part of the St. Charles and Tri-Cities communities! We wouldn't be here without YOU, our guests and friends, and on March 21st, we plan to celebrate accordingly.
Doors open at 12pm with Riverlands VII Barrel Aged Imperial Stout on tap and in .500ml bottles to-go. This year's carefully selected blend of bourbon and rye barrels has taken well to our proprietary stout base. These bottles will be available at our taproom while they last.
The day is filled with food, music, good times, and friends!
- Le Truff Noir feeding us from 12pm to Sellout
- Eddy Birth Duo playing live from 1pm to 4pm
- Matt Keen playing live from 6pm to 9pm
Tag your friends, tell your neighbors, and head over to your hometown brewery. We can't wait to party with all of you.
Riverlands Brewing's Seven Year Anniversary Party on March 21st at noon!
An evening of fancy, freshly shucked oysters and lobster shipped overnight from the East Coast and live music awaits at your hometown brewery on Saturday, March 28th!
John Boda takes the stage at 6pm, playing his mix of acoustic folk rock.
The Argonaut Oyster Bar serves up lobster rolls and oysters from 5pm to sellout!
It's an evening well worth the trip. We'll see you then, friends!
Our Winter Bluegrass Series returns this February with a different bluegrass band and food truck every single week! Food service starts around 5pm with music goin' live from 6 to 9pm!
This week:
Rusken Bros Band
with Uncle Cam’s Sandwiches
As always, NO COVER, just great food, jams, and vibes. Bring a friend and let's pack the house!
ABOUT THE BAND:
With its deep roots in country, blues and bluegrass, “Americana” reflects the authentic voices and music of our country. The acoustic trio of Russ Adkins (guitar, mandolin, slide & vocals), Ken Slauf (guitar, harmonica & vocals) and Tim Marin (upright bass, vocals) approach this music with deft picking and soaring 3-part harmonies.
Our Winter Bluegrass Series returns this February with a different bluegrass band and food truck every single week! Food service starts around 5pm with music goin' live from 6 to 9pm!
This week:
The Milkman’s Kids Band
with Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza
As always, NO COVER, just great food, jams, and vibes. Bring a friend and let's pack the house!
ABOUT THE BAND:
The Milkman’s Kids have been making waves since they started a few years back. They’ve got a loyal following because they keep delivering a steady stream of great tunes from all sorts of genres. From old-timey grass and fiddle tunes to folk, country, pop, rock, and jazz, they call it “new takes on old tunes.” Basically, they follow the music wherever it takes them. People love their laid-back and comfortable vibe. The band consists of John Dillon on mandolin, mandola, and mandocello; Jon Platt on harmonica, flute, and penny whistle; and Gordon Krauspe on guitar and vocals
Our Winter Bluegrass Series returns this February with a different bluegrass band and food truck every single week!
Food service starts around 5pm with music goin' live from 6 to 9pm!
This Week:
Sean Shiel Live
with food by Good Omen Gyoza!
As always, NO COVER, just great food, jams, and vibes. Bring a friend and let's pack the house!
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Sean Shiel is a solo acoustic performer based out of a small town in northern Illinois. His music is an eclectic mix of high energy acoustic stylings that defy the traditional definition of the American folk singer. He tours the greater Midwest region and beyond, performing over 100+ shows a year. Prominently a guitar player and singer, Sean draws upon a lifetime of influences to produce a sound that is his own. This rootsy fusion of bluegrass, funk, folk, and a few made up words will surely get those feet stompin'.
Our Winter Bluegrass Series returns this February with a different bluegrass band and food truck every single week! Food service starts around 5pm with music goin' live from 6 to 9pm!
This week:
the Lucky Pickers
with food by Fernando’s Street Kitchen from 5pm to sellout!
As always, NO COVER, just great food, jams, and vibes. Bring a friend and let's pack the house!
ABOUT THE BAND:
LUCKY PICKERS is an Americana/bluegrass-inspired duo consisting of Despina Pafralides & Caleb Peters. Both musicians are well-known in the Illinois/Wisconsin bluegrass community as members in several different outfits that play around the Midwest.
Christian Alan Hansen returns to our brewery in St. Charles one last time before making a big move to a big state...Texas!
Join us in saying our fond farewells from 6pm to 9pm as Christian serenades us into the evening.
Food by the incredible Karajo Chow Down starts at 5pm with their tasty stir fried noodle dishes, serving until sellout!
If you missed them before, Saturday is your chance to check out the up-and-coming bluegrass trio....The Three Sons! Music starts at 6pm with food by Fernando's Street Kitchen at 5pm.
Join us for a New Year's Eve Bash unlike any other around as we celebrate BLUE YEAR'S EVE!
The Milkman's Kids Bluegrass Band take the stage from 6pm to 9pm to get your evening going. Plans later? No problem....come pregame with us!
You'll want to set a solid base for the long evening of celebration ahead. Luckily, Le Truff Noir will be setting up in the back to serve up the best damn elevated comfort food around from 5pm to sellout.
Our final Sunday Sessions performance of 2025 is here on Sunday, December 28, from 1pm to 4pm featuring:
The Three Sons Bluegrass Band
An emerging progressive bluegrass band from the Chicago area, The Three Sons captivates audiences with their unique blend of traditional bluegrass and modern influences.
With a passion for creating soul-stirring music, the band members bring their individual talents together to deliver an unforgettable musical experience.
From high-energy live shows to captivating studio recordings, The Three Sons is dedicated to sharing their love for bluegrass with the world
Our annual collab with Toppling Goliath is almost here and we're tapping it, along with some other tasty Toppling treats, on Sunday, December 28 at noon!
All-Night Revival Double Dry Hopped Hazy Double IPA triumphantly returns on tap and in cans. Hand-selected Citra and Mosaic are the stars here, with Citra Cryo, Citra Incognito, Nectaron, and Simcoe supporting and boosting the hop profile.
This 8% banger goes quick, so grab a pour and stock up on 4-packs while they're around.
We'll also be pouring these KILLER beers from TG while they last, including:
- Koselig, a bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with caramel, vanilla, and cinnamon
- Lil' Strawb, a strawberry fruited sour collab with Drekker Brewing Company
- Cyber Sue, an American IPA with Citra, Mosaic, & Simcoe hops
Food? YEP. We have Cousins Maine Lobster here from 12pm to sellout! Serving up lobster rolls of the Maine, Connecticut, and Garlic Butter variety, along with kid friendly grilled cheese and quesadillas, and more!
Music? Oh, you know we're gettin' down! Check out the bluegrass jams of The Three Sons from 1pm to 4pm!
The holidays aren't over yet, folks. Come out and enjoy a Sunday like no other in the Tri-Cities!
All-Night Revival Collab Release with Toppling Goliath, Sunday, 12/28, at noon!
Our Case of the December Blues music series concludes on Saturday, December 27th, and we're ending it with a BANG:
LEGENDARY Chicago Bluesman KEITH SCOTT!
Keith's decades-spanning career has led him around the world, playing Chicago-style blues and more with countless legends. Now, he's bringing his infectious, crowd-pleasing set to our St. Charles brewery.
Add in a dose of tasty, hand-made soup and paninis from Uncle Cam's Sandwiches and you've got yourself one helluva Saturday night!
*𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑘 & 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑑𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑠*
If you aren't following the career of Shea Marie...you should be! This local St. Charles musician has come a long way since she first played here while still attending high school at STC East! Now, she's all grown up and going to college at Belmont U while playing gigs in Nashville!
Shea's home for the holidays and we owe her a performance after a scheduling screwup on our end. So....while she's back in St. Chuck, she's heading to the taproom for a live set from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday, December 21st!
Grab some AMAZING smoked meats and more from Smeauxk Craft BBQ while you're here! You won't regret it!
Our Case of the December Blues music series continues this Saturday, December 20, with live music by Brian Kleidon at 6pm and South African cuisine by Indaba USA starting around 5pm!
Get yourself in the holiday mood on Friday, December 19, with a special Holiday Concert by New Vintage Strings!
Playing from 6pm to 9pm, this four-piece string quartet will be playing all your favorite holiday hits, plus contemporary songs you know and love!
Food by Chuck's Wood Fired Pizza.
Our Case of the December Blues music series continues this Saturday, December 13, with a live performance from a true professional: MATT KEEN!
Matt's incredible voice and insane guitar skills are next level. You won't believe you're at a FREE SHOW*!
Music starts at 6pm with food by Biker Dude Burgers at 5pm. Get in early to grab a spot!
*attendance of our live music and food truck events is free with any purchase at the bar. NO OUTSIDE DRINKS OF ANY TYPE, ALCOHOLIC OR OTHERWISE, PERMITTED.*
Our Case of the December Blues music series kicks off on Saturday, December 6th, with live music in St. Charles paired up with some of your favorite food trucks!
THIS WEEK:
Music: Tom Holland at 6pm
Food: Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza at 5pm
*𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑘 & 𝑚𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑑𝑢𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑠*
Tom Holland performs at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles on Saturday, December 6, at 6pm!
Come watch Caitlyn play piano at Riverlands Brewing in St. Charles, IL!
Caitlyn Faust is a versatile vocalist and pianist, performing pop favorites from artists like The Beatles, Paul Simon, Kelly Clarkson, and Taylor Swift. With a warm, soulful voice and a rich musical background, she brings a fresh take to both classic and contemporary songs. After years of piano lessons growing up, she’s sure her mom would be happy to see them finally paying off.
Enjoy food by the Flyin’ Hawaiian food truck, serving up your favorite island cuisine from 5pm to sellout!
Making his first appearance at our brewery in St. Charles, James Gedda drops in for a Sunday afternoon of songs and stories from 1pm to 4pm! James deep, rich, unique vocals are reminescent of the late Johnny Cash, and the stories he tells through his songs will stick with you long after the show.
Show up hungry! Le Truff Noir will be serving up their elevated comfort food from 12pm to sellout!
Saturday Night Live Music in St. Charles? Yep, we've got it covered.
Sean Shiel plays a solo set of folk & bluegrass tunes from 6pm to 9pm. Food by Fernando from 5pm to sellout.
Yeah...that's gonna be a great night. See you then, friends!
Our November Bluegrass Series concludes on Black Friday, November 28th, with the Big Sky Acoustic Duo hitting the taproom at 6pm. Join us for our special barrel aged imperial stout tapping and bottle release, live bluegrass, and Uncle Cam's Sandwiches!
As is tradition, this Black Friday.....we party.
Open at 12pm on November 28th with a brand new Barrel Aged beer release:
Lord of the Riverlands Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with Toasted & Raw Coconut! This stout sat in 1792 bourbon barrels for 28 months, then conditioned on an incredible TWO POUNDS PLUS PER GALLON of toasted and raw coconut, along with oak staves from our friends at Creative Oak. On tap and in 500ml bottles to-go, in-person only, no limit, proxies welcome!
You're going to need a solid base for all that beer. Enter: Uncle Cam's Sandwiches! We all know the day after Thanksgiving is no time to cook! Let Cam and his fam make you a hand-made, super fresh panini and bowl of soup. Perfect for the Fall weather!
Finally, at 6pm, our November Bluegrass Series concludes with the Big Sky Acoustic Duo! They'll fiddle their way right through the evening, keeping those feet stomplin' and voices hollerin'.
It's a Black Friday like no other! Keep an eye out for special, deals on merch, and some holiday bundles perfect for gift giving.
Lord of the Riverlands in a new Barrel Aged Imperial Stout with coconut available at noon on Black Friday!
Week Three of our November Bluegrass Series brings back fan favorites Fox Crossing Stringband!
Join us from 6pm to 9pm as we get our boots a-stompin’ and bass strings poppin’!
Grab a bite from Chuck’s Pizza while you’re here to make our St. Charles brewery your one-stop shop for food, drinks, and live music in St. Charles!
Join us Saturday, Nov 15, at 6pm as Christian Alan Hansen returns to the taproom with his awesome set of live music. Music runs 6pm to 9pm with food by Smeauxk Craft BBQ from noon to sellout! All ages welcome, no cover!
Join us for a hometown throwdown here at Riverlands - FREE - ALL AGES
The bluegrass power trio Stryder brings an eclectic mix of original music & covers to the stage, showcasing 3-part harmonies, a boot-tapping rhythmic drive, blistering string solos enhanced by years of collaboration and friendship.
Co-lead by Hayley Skreens on upright bass/vocals (Wheels North), Mark Frystak on guitar/vocals (Wheels North), & Mark Messer on mandolin/vocals (River Valley Rangers), this trio creates a melting pot fondue of bluegrass music for the 21st Century and beyond!
Stryder will surely grass up your blues & get you up out of your seat. Keep your eyes and ears out for an upcoming all original album debut!
Food by the amazing Dark Horse Grill from 5pm to sellout!
Hometown beer, hometown brewery, hometown band…..what are you waiting for? Grab your crew and head over to Riverlands!
Throw on your boots and kickoff our November Bluegrass Series with a live show by the Lucky Pickers! This bluegrass duo is sure to set the bar high for our month-long celebration of bluegrass music. Enjoy food by the delicious Waffadilla food truck from 5pm to sellout!
A ghoulishly good time awaits at our annual Halloween party this year, and our theme is a blast from the past...
THE GORE-ING 20s!!!
Whether you're a Zoot Suit Zombie, a Ghastly Gangster, or Frightening Flapper, swing by for a howlingly Halloween party!
5pm: our friends at Stouts BBQ serve up all the meats and more until sellout
7pm: Live Music by Rhombus, Elgin's premiere progressive rock/jazz fusion band....perfect for the occult-asion.
As always, we'll crown costume contest winners in the following categories:
- Best Couples Costume
- Best Themed Costumed (goes with the Gore-ing 20s theme)
- Best Overall Costume (anything goes!)
This is a 21+ event....no one under 21 is allowed after 5pm. Join us on Friday, October 31st, for family-friendly Halloween shenanigans.
Round out your weekend at your hometown brewery with live music by #Chryyys!
As always, no cover. Music runs 6pm to 9pm with food by TamalesPlus starting at 4pm.
𝑨𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑺𝑻:
#chryyys is a singer/songwriter from Chicago whose musical background includes performing at various venues around the metro area, street performances in France, and multiple appearances at Dane County and Monroe Street Farmers' Markets, as well as extensive experience with over a hundred street performances across the Midwest.
Follow #chryyys on her channels:
https://www.instagram.com/chryyys.fiction/
https://www.youtube.com/@chryyys.fiction/
Setting those Fall vibes to 11 with a soundtrack provided by the always amazing New Vintage Strings on Saturday, Nov 1, at 6pm!
In trio form this time around, NVS adds a classical touch to all of your favorite contemporary songs across a wide range of genres.
Cap things off with a hand-made pizza from Chuck's Wood Fired Pizza and you've got one of those "remember when..." nights ahead.
Sunday Sessions, our weekly showcase of local music and food, continue this Fall and Winter!
This week:
JT Horne Live at 1pm
Food by Cousins Maine Lobster at 12pm
Saturday night live music in St. Charles? COVERED!
Big Sky Acoustic returns with their bluegrass duo from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday, October 11th, at our brewery in St. Charles. Grab a burger first at 5pm, then settle in.
Friday Night Live Music by our bud Grant Milliren!
6pm to 9pm
Food by Dark Horse Grill. 'Nuff Said!
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