Wine Express - September 9

What better way to enjoy fall in the Black Hills than riding behind an authentic steam engine while sipping local wines paired with tasty food courses!? The Wine Express is a truly unique experience and one of our most popular events, so don’t wait to purchase your tickets!

Local vintner - Prairieberry Winery

• Tickets

  $69 Adults - One ticket price

  Must be 21 years of age or older

  Ticket includes food, wine, and a keepsake glass. One menu offered. Feel free to bring your own food on board to meet your individual dietary needs. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.

  Passengers must arrive in advance to check in with ticket agent and pick up tickets in the Hill City Depot. Tickets are listed under the last name given at the time reservation was made.

  Group rates are not available for special event rides.

• Departures

  Saturday, September 9
  Live music will start at the Hill City station at 1:30 pm
  Train departs Hill City station at 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm, both from the Hill City station, and the roundtrip ride takes approximately 2 hours.

  Purchase your tickets now!

• Menu

  • Course #1 Charcuterie Tray with seasonal chutney, infused olive oil, baguette bread and brie cheese
  • Course #2 Antipasto with salami, provolone, olives and Italian vinaigrette
  • Course #3 Cabernet Brownie

  Each course will be paired with a locally made South Dakota wine.

  One menu is offered. Feel free to bring your own food on board to meet your individual dietary needs. Nonalcoholic beverages will also be available.

• Seating

  Seating is assigned. In order to sit together, passengers must be under ONE reservation. When making reservations online, you may select your own seats. Please ensure you have the final count of your party when making your reservation and selecting seat assignments. Seating assignments cannot be changed once selected or assigned. Guests who add on to a reservation at a later date are not guaranteed a seat with your party.

• Cancellation Policy

  Credit card is charged at time of reservation. Like any ticketed event, all sales are final and no refunds or exchanges are offered unless ticketed train does not operate.

  Inclement Weather: Please prepare for winter road and traffic conditions! The 1880 Train is not liable for road closures or delays. This event will run no matter the weather.

  Rebooking: Guests will need to call 605-574-2222 to speak to a reservation agent.