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 Carbondale. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Carbondale and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Carbondale.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Carbondale.
## Food & Drinks Events in Carbondale - **Event Name**: Bingo at Lost Forest - **Description**: Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps are on the menu tonight! Bingo is back again tomorrow at Lost Forest and you don’t want to miss it! We’ve got more great prizes, coupons, and a few surprises mixed in, so you never know what you might walk away with. Grab some f - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/bingo-at-lost-forest/200030733383655 - **Venue**: 520 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80MTY1M2FjZjA5YjNmMWIyN2ZmNGYyNGE2OWNhMDc1MmFmZWFiYjVhYTBmMGQxNDMxYTNiMDBiN2U2NWI1Mzk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDI3MDg3NQ.avif - **Event Name**: Weekly Cooking Together for Food pantry #FeedingOthersIsLove - **Description**: Weekly Cooking Together for Food pantry #FeedingOthersIsLove We now have a regular time to cook food for the pantry Join us Thursdays 2 to 4 pm to cook real food to give out on Fridays and Sundays at the Rotary Serves Food pantry We need your help! W - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/weekly-cooking-together-for-food-pantry-feedingothersislove/200030740943230 - **Venue**: 216 N Washington , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82MWYzZGRhOTk5YzI2NGNjNGQ5NmY2ZmIyOTI0ZmViNDE1OGIzYWFkYmNiZjk3NjcyOWQzMDE3ZWFkNTYyNzk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU2MC1kYzY4Njg1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MDQyNzMzMA.avif ## Trending Events in Carbondale - **Event Name**: 2026 Homecoming Music Street Festival - **Description**: The City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University shut down The Strip for an all-night celebration on Friday, October 16.About this EventThe City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University, and friends are going fo - **Venue**: Hangar 9 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6b1b132363aafe0252e42d908a88ef2a05ccae53f1f9ce8014d996b350e59138-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb8b8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1787326276 - **Event Name**: SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival - **Description**: 🚨🎶 LET’S SHUT DOWN THE STRIP! 🎶🚨 🐾 SIU HOMECOMING IS TAKING OVER DOWNTOWN CARBONDALE! 🐾 📅 Friday, October 16 📍 The Strip | Illinois Avenue, Carbondale ⏰ 3 PM–MIDNIGHT 🎟️ FREE! The 3rd Annual SIU Homecoming Music Street Festival is back! 🔥 Illinois Aven - **Venue**: S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3ad78162cbbc3bb32e758384a224daa8ea16bb670f9880f079e3e4f6da66af32-rimg-w851-h315-dcb8b8b8-gmir?v=1787423814 - **Event Name**: Youngstown State Penguins at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7cdeeb00-b150-11f1-8691-cd349320de2d-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789509885 - **Event Name**: SIU Alumni 2026 Homecoming Tailgate - **Description**: Join the Association and Carbondale in the '80s and '90s Group for tailgating three hours before SIU vs Illinois State at Saluki Stadium.About this EventIt's time to celebrate 75 years of the Dawg! The SIU Alumni Associat - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7a4b054da754462f7836c09b0c38822138ad2b7a3ddfd8a42e2be8ce7715d7a0-rimg-w1200-h675-dc682838-gmir.jpg?v=1786041251 - **Event Name**: Off the Rails Concert Series // Kyle Tuttle Band // Chris Housman - **Description**: The return of the Off the Rails Concert Series, bringing five unforgettable nights of free live music to downtown Carbondale from August through October 2026. For the first time in the series' history, our concerts will take place on the Robbie Stokes Me - **Venue**: 200 S Washington St, Carbondale, IL 62901, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e1e660c8b74df0418d9383dfc0465476d15301cad8541c9a00522bc489f24b2a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1786968471 - **Event Name**: Care for Caregivers (C4C) Monthly Support Series - **Description**: Connection is the Medicine Foundation, Lead with Love and CASA of the Ninth Present A Monthly Support and Care Group for CaregiversAbout this EventJoin Lead with Love, CASA of the Ninth and Connection is the Medicine Foun - **Venue**: True Nature Healing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3b7a2a69f5b9e3a6c260121df45c5493da8c9e5d9283e75682db45f71ba22ccb-rimg-w1200-h636-dcc6c3c6-gmir.jpg?v=1769495499 - **Event Name**: Northern Iowa Panthers at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/87b82ad0-b0bc-11f1-aa22-43be95323b73-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789446101 - **Event Name**: Arkansauce - **Description**: If you were at Hangar 9 for their debut, you already know. Arkansauce absolutely blew the roof off the place last time they were here, playing to an unbelievable crowd. We’ve had constant requests to bring them back, so we’re hyped to announce they are r - **Venue**: 511 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b9a9843fe5773f0462e7c7e9fce2de84a0f4c32ed8b9a513d902f7013adee75-rimg-w1200-h1855-dcf8f8e8-gmir?v=1789709374 - **Event Name**: Illinois State Redbirds at Southern Illinois Salukis Football at Saluki Stadium - **Venue**: Saluki Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/79e4abc0-b069-11f1-8011-7394f57f7004-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789410459 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Carbondale](https://allevents.in/carbondale/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Carbondale? - **A:** Bingo at Lost Forest (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at 520 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL), Weekly Cooking Together for Food pantry #FeedingOthersIsLove (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 02:00 pm at 216 N Washington , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Carbondale in September 2026? - **A:** Bingo at Lost Forest (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at 520 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Carbondale? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Carbondale 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 Carbondale? - **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 Carbondale? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Carbondale include 520 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL, 216 N Washington , Carbondale, IL, United States, Illinois 62901. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Carbondale? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Carbondale include Lost Forest Coffeehouse & Pub, Leave it to Chef & Rotary Serves Food pantry. - **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 Carbondale? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Carbondale. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Makanda](https://allevents.in/makanda/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Carterville](https://allevents.in/carterville-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Alto Pass](https://allevents.in/alto-pass/food-drinks)