If you are a food stylist, food blogger, gourmet chef, caffeine junkie or just a keen foodie, you definitely are more worried about your salad being finely chopped than your appearance. To keep up with your food cravings there are these street food fairs, wine tasting events and food festivals in Alton. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Alton and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Alton.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Alton.
## Food & Drinks Events in Alton - **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest - **Description**: It's almost that time of year again.......Get ready for a spicy good time at the Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest on October 4th at the Alton VFW Post 1308! Your $25 ticket includes entry to taste and vote on up to 10 local bars and restaurants comp - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/3rd-annual-riverbend-patriots-bloody-mary-contest/200030531330231 - **Venue**: 4445 N Alby St, Alton, IL 62002-5916, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zMzM5NjJhODQyMGI1MzU4ZmI3ODQ5YWZiMWM1YzMxZDA3N2U0YjZkNmNjZTI4MzA3MDkxNDIzOWZhODQ4MWIzLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg1NDQ1OTc.avif - **Categories**: contests, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off - **Description**: Join us for this “hot” event! Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, RAIN OR SHINE – on the beautiful patio at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar! Live music from Psychedelic Symphony from 12-3! The Chili Cook-O - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 177 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/downtown-alton-chili-cook-off/200030460770012 - **Venue**: FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy81NDJkMjQ5ODZkMGQyMWE5MDg2NmY3Njk5ZjVhNDA3N2FlMjE0NTI4MmM0ODIzOGI1NTQxYjcwMDUwZjdiNWNjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGMwODc4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcxNTUyMzg.avif - **Categories**: music, food-drinks, kids, live-music, entertainment, contests - **Event Name**: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOUR - **Description**: GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOURS Join author Troy Taylor for Dinner and Spirits along the Great River Road from Alton to Grafton! The bus departs from the American Oddities Museum and heads to dinner at Bluff City Grill, followed by a haunted bus t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/ghosts-of-the-river-road-dinner-tour/200030577754715 - **Venue**: 301 Piasa Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lOGM2OWU0ZGUyZjdhZTU0Mzg0NDk0NWNjZGQ5YjgzM2I4Yjc5YjhiYjgyNDQzZDUyMzE4MjgwMGFhNTRlNTlkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg1MzEwNDg.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Alton Cigar Event #9 - **Description**: Join us for Alton Cigar Event #9—great smokes, chill vibes, and good company in person!About this EventJoin Us at the Alton Cigar Event #9!Get ready for an awesome time at the Alton Cigar Event #9, happening - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/alton-cigar-event-9/100001983161606751 - **Venue**: Bluff City Grill - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wNTE2MzM3NDllYWFlMDViODgzMjc2ZWNhNTE2M2U3Yjc5ZTk4NDIyZjdjODgxOTZiZDc5Yjg5Y2ZlMWFiOGVlLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDY3My1kYzU4MmIyZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzExMDAwNTU.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: UNBROKEN @ Alton VFW! - **Description**: Come out & party with us at Alton VFW! Huge dance floor, great food, free popcorn, cold drinks - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alton/unbroken-alton-vfw/200030367260826 - **Venue**: Alton VFW Post 1308 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yNGMxOWU4ZTNhN2Q4MzlmNmFlNGQxMmU0Y2IzYjdlZjc4NjExNGE5NjFmNWM5NzJjMTcwZDA3ODM4NGVmZjc0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODMzMjI4OA.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment ## Trending Events in Alton - **Event Name**: The Great Haunted Alton Halloween Festival - **Description**: This October, Alton’s historic downtown transforms into a full-scale Halloween bash free, open to all, and built out for those who want to rock out with the spirits. From 12pm-6pm State Street and 3rd Street will be closed and turned into an immersive ex - **Venue**: W. 3rd St., Alton, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d037236b1a97dab007c471d4304cc71d2df1f11c8d878fb37e552480c18d4bd2-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc181818-gmir?v=1789895471 - **Event Name**: 3rd Annual Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest - **Description**: It's almost that time of year again.......Get ready for a spicy good time at the Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest on October 4th at the Alton VFW Post 1308! Your $25 ticket includes entry to taste and vote on up to 10 local bars and restaurants comp - **Venue**: 4445 N Alby St, Alton, IL 62002-5916, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/333962a8420b5358fb7849afb1c5c31d077e4b6d6cce283070914239fa8481b3-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir?v=1788544597 - **Event Name**: Market on Main "Fall Food Truck Friday"! - **Description**: Save the Date and join us for our 4th Annual FALL FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY special event!! Located in the heart of historic downtown Alton, hosted on the church parsonage lot, next to 115 Main Street, across from town hall. Let's CELEBRATE FALL TOGETHER with - **Venue**: 115 Main Street, Alton, NH - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9348388906f7f452b696bce49e51afa34425e62ba226bb0d8a6ed270e9293ed5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcc8a888-gmir?v=1787513218 - **Event Name**: Ride Like Hell III - **Description**: Ride Like Hell III Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 - Kickstands up at 6pm at Ted's The ride starts at Ted's Harley Davidson of Alton, where the engines crack like thunder. From there, the ride pushes north through the October air until the road dead-ends at - **Venue**: 4103 Humbert Rd, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fc8bad7a929c47cdac677eaa71a9abe641770af3d96a50b0b701aafe1ccbaa2d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc381818-gmir?v=1787532046 - **Event Name**: Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market - **Description**: Bring your furry friends to the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans' Market on October 3rd for a day of pet-friendly fun, including: - Pet parade at 10:00am - Costume Contest at 10:30am - Pet-related booths: merchandise vendors, charities & services - Adop - **Venue**: Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5992daf787f8878e04b6ed347092b882b251a4a2b149bdc0ac97d513de5dc1cf-rimg-w851-h315-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787442341 - **Event Name**: Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off - **Description**: Join us for this “hot” event! Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, RAIN OR SHINE – on the beautiful patio at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar! Live music from Psychedelic Symphony from 12-3! The Chili Cook-O - **Venue**: FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/542d24986d0d21a90866f7699f5a4077ae2145282c48238b5541b70050f7b5cc-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc0878c8-gmir?v=1787155238 - **Event Name**: Cope Plastics 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament - **Description**: Saturday, October 24th The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility 8:00AM - Registration Opens & Boxed Lunches Served 9:00AM - Shotgun Start Teams are FULL but we're seeking sponsorships to help make this event a success! Register here: https - **Venue**: The Woodlands Golf Club & Banquet Facility - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5200cb72b64ed4c35995f682cac22a83d8b440d295e7d90058121807f1d40c04-rimg-w1200-h800-dc98a868-gmir?v=1789091298 - **Event Name**: Porch Cafe Band Plays St. Mary's Oktober Fest - **Description**: Join Porch Cafe Band at St. Mary's Oktober Fest! The band plays (7-10pm)! - **Venue**: St. Mary's Catholic Church and School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ba9e89690b2b538d6e2b692a6a2cbfb905195ca8d464734335b3b70bab33ba9a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc181838-gmir?v=1787577817 - **Event Name**: Drawl at Fast Eddie's - **Description**: Coldest Beer & Hottest Country Music in town! Drawl brings "Country Done Rowdy" to Legendary Fast Eddie's - **Venue**: Fast Eddie's Bon Air - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b40c826b57d0f2b6326164c87fd7ed397d60dd4ccc86947fb7d2f0f90f1d8a6-rimg-w1200-h564-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788186717 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Alton](https://allevents.in/alton/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** 3rd Annual Riverbend Patriots Bloody Mary Contest (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4445 N Alby St, Alton, IL 62002-5916, United States), Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar), GHOSTS OF THE RIVER ROAD DINNER TOUR (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at 301 Piasa Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002), Alton Cigar Event #9 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bluff City Grill), UNBROKEN @ Alton VFW! (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at Alton VFW Post 1308). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** Alton Cigar Event #9 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bluff City Grill). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Alton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Alton include 4445 N Alby St, Alton, IL 62002-5916, United States, FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar, 301 Piasa Street, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Alton include Riverbend Patriots, Alton Main Street, Troy Taylor's American Oddities Museum. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Food & Drinks events in Alton? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Alton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in East Alton](https://allevents.in/east-alton/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Godfrey](https://allevents.in/godfrey/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Roxana](https://allevents.in/roxana-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Florissant](https://allevents.in/florissant/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Granite City](https://allevents.in/granite-city/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Edwardsville](https://allevents.in/edwardsville-il/food-drinks)