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 Champaign. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Champaign and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Champaign.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Champaign.
## Food & Drinks Events in Champaign - **Event Name**: Shades of Melanin: A Day Party Fundraiser - **Description**: Join the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for a day party you won't forget!About this EventShades of Melanin: A Day Party Fundraiser - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/shades-of-melanin-a-day-party-fundraiser/100001991337435876 - **Venue**: Illinois Terminal - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy84YzFkNTY4YTdjOGM4YWZlMWI5OThjM2JkZTk5OTVlNTYxMTAxYTcxNTE5YmZiNWE1YzFiZTcwZDM4YWNjNzUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMDAtZGNmZGZkZmQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgzNTUxOTY1.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 350 - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: SIU Alumni Happy Hour & Social | Jupiter's @ the Crossing - **Description**: Kick off a memorable SIU weekend in Champaign with fellow Salukis at the SIU Alumni Association Happy Hour on Friday, September 18.About this EventJoin alumni, friends, and supporters from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Jupite - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/siu-alumni-happy-hour-and-social-jupiters-the-crossing/100001991564821994 - **Venue**: Jupiter's At The Crossing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lM2FiODBiNWU3NTZiMGY0MDQwMWMwNWUyZGM5N2RiMGI0NjM2MWRmNmM5YTZhY2U1OTk1MGZjM2U1NWExYTQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzM3MzUzNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE0NzU4ODQ.avif - **Price**: USD 7 to 12 - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Taylor Street Block Party SEASON FINALE featuring OTNES - **Description**: We are so incredibly grateful for another wonderful season of music, art, community, and dancing on Taylor Street. Please join us as we close out the 2026 Taylor Street Block Party season with one final night together in Downtown Champaign on September 1 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/taylor-street-block-party-season-finale-featuring-otnes/200030638019949 - **Venue**: Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wMzU5ZTQzZGU2ZTQ4OWM1MDMyZjYyMTMwYTY3MGEzYjE3NjdkY2QxNGFkMDMyODY5N2ZjZTc0ZGQ5NDU4MjVjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGM5ODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyMDAyMDk.avif - **Categories**: Art - **Event Name**: New to CU Mixer Fall 2026 - **Description**: Are you new to the greater Champaign-Urbana area since 2023? Join us to meet other newcomers for networking, food, and drinks at The Colonnades Club at Gies Memorial Stadium. Members of our Chambana Welcome Crew will be on hand to answer your community - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Sep 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/new-to-cu-mixer-fall-2026/200030623708124 - **Venue**: The Colonnades Club at Gies Memorial Stadium, 1402 S. First St., Champaign, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kOTFkNzNmYzE1NTcyY2YwYmM0ZWJlMDI5ODI2MDEyOTk0NjUyZWE5ZTQzYThjY2YxMTZiNjkxOGRiNTcyMDhkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDI5My1kY2U4ZThlOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Nzg3ODQwMw.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Thursday Night Trivia at Pour Bros - **Description**: ***Please email or message Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign to reserve a spot for your team each week*** Thursday night is our award-winning Trivia Night at Pour Bros. every week at 7 pm! During the warmer months, we utilize the patio area (weather pen - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/thursday-night-trivia-at-pour-bros/200030248319543 - **Venue**: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zOWRlMzhiMzU5ZDA4MzdhZWY5NjhjZjAwZTFkY2IyOGRhOWRhZjJmYjZmNmM3YzMxNThmODBjZmIyMDc2ZmRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2MC1kY2ZlYzcyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTU5ODg4Mg.avif - **Event Name**: Champaign Farmers Market - **Description**: Enjoy some fun in the sun with us at the Champaign Farmers Market, every Tuesday afternoon from 3-6pm between May 5 and October 27. Join us each week for a family-friendly afternoon of free live entertainment, kids activities, and community fellowship. - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 03:00 pm – Tue Sep 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/champaign-farmers-market/200030645068425 - **Venue**: 330 N Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820-3614, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kZjA0N2U3ZGVmZjhkNDJlYWQ4NjU4MDIxNWJkYWE2MWU5Y2Y0MmJjODUyYjM4NDE1NmY5NmVhOTdlNDk1ZDUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2U4ZjhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI5OTcyNQ.avif - **Categories**: Kids, food-drinks, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Music at the Vines w/ Turning Stones - **Description**: Join us for the debut of Turning Stones, here at Alto Vineyards Champaign! They will be playing your red dirt country and 90s grunge alternative crowd favorites. This is the ultimate recipe for a great time! $5 cover at the door - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/music-at-the-vines-w-turning-stones/200030533074953 - **Venue**: 4210 N Duncan Rd, Champaign, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zMWNkOTkwZjMyOGE5YmRlOTgyNTlkYWNiYTQwMzJmOTM1MWQ2MTFiNGRjZGMwN2E1MTA0YjUyOWM0MGUzNzQ4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYzMzE2MzM.avif - **Event Name**: Shuga Beatz Acoustic Live On The Patio - **Description**: 🎶 Live Music on the Patio! Join us from 6–9pm for great music, delicious food, and the perfect patio atmosphere at Baxters. 🍷☀️ Grab your favorite drink, settle in, and enjoy a summer evening with us. *Weather permitting.* - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/shuga-beatz-acoustic-live-on-the-patio/200030271793119 - **Venue**: 100 Trade Ctr Dr, 302, 61820 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80YWI0ZTlmNzNkZDBjMzhlYWUxNGQ3NzRhMTg5OTNhNmU3ZmNhYzNlNWVmOWE0NGRlZTQ4OTczYTM4MGNjOTk1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4MzA0MQ.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Tiny Chefs: Pumpkin Muffins! (Registration Required) - **Description**: A fun caregiver & child cooking class! Ages 3-5. This fun-filled cooking class will help educate and empower your child in the kitchen, setting them on a path to making healthy food choices. Get your little one involved to discover basic skills and c - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/tiny-chefs-pumpkin-muffins-registration-required/200030475084048 - **Venue**: 301 N Randolph St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80ZWQxZWFmN2E5ZGUxMmIyNDUzOGExYTQxMmQwODIxMGQzZDI0NWI0OWI3NDZhMzMyYjFhYjA2ZWQyMGQ0NDUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4NTg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzcwMTQ5OA.avif - **Categories**: cooking, food-drinks, workshops, art, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Scairie Prairie Bash (Registration Required) - **Description**: ***REGISTRATION REQUIRED*** Get into the Halloween spirit at Prairie Farm with trick-or-treating, hayrack rides, festive fun, games, music, food, and family-friendly frights! Admission is just $5 per person, and registration is required for each partici - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/scairie-prairie-bash-registration-required/200030639802304 - **Venue**: 2202 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80NzA0NGU4NjBmODI1MzE2ZjNmYzBmNDg3NDczN2JjOGJmMmI2YjA1ODM2NDllNWQ4NGM1YzZlM2Y0ZWEwZDQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODIxNTg4NA.avif - **Event Name**: Board Game Demo Day @The Scratching Post - **Description**: Saturdays are Demo Days! We’ll have a game set up at the end of our bar and we’ll take you through a quick demo to get a feel for how to play. All demo day games are available for sale and available in our library, so if you like the demo, you can buy a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/champaign/board-game-demo-day-the-scratching-post/200030355654046 - **Venue**: 114 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820 - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Board+Game+Demo+Day+%40The+Scratching+Post&date=Sat+Sep+05+2026&bg=2 - **Categories**: food-drinks ## Trending Events in Champaign - **Event Name**: Purdue Boilermakers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0a295450-a04e-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1200-h514-dce8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787639246 - **Event Name**: Alison Krauss at State Farm Center - **Venue**: State Farm Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5bfd2670-a4e1-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788142336 - **Event Name**: Oregon Ducks at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/610666c0-4e6c-11f1-a381-2d583437b32f-rimg-w1200-h514-dc191616-gmir.jpg?v=1778636282 - **Event Name**: 2026 Illinois Fighting Illini Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games) - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c75cf6c0-a5b8-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h674-dcb8c8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1788234846 - **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Duke Blue Devils - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a8a686b0-a67b-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc082878-gmir.jpg?v=1788318546 - **Event Name**: UAB Blazers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Gies Memorial Stadium 🏠 Address: 1402 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820 🌆 City: Champaign 📍 Location: 40.0993, -88.2359🎉 Prepare to be amazed at UAB Blazers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football, the most anticipated gathering of the - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/22645150-a72e-11f1-b98f-cbeba3585b3a-rimg-w1200-h900-dc485838-gmir.jpg?v=1788395201 - **Event Name**: Duke Blue Devils at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b5175ed0-e4fa-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc010104-gmir.jpg?v=1767042589 - **Event Name**: UAB Blazers at Illinois Fighting Illini Football at Gies Memorial Stadium - **Venue**: Gies Memorial Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1a276780-7b31-11f1-878a-71a1982e9830-rimg-w1200-h514-dceaf1f6-gmir.jpg?v=1783558625 - **Event Name**: Illinois Fighting Illini Football vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Football - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsUniversity of Illinois Fighting Illini Football has 13 upcoming events.Southern Illinois Salukis Football has 11 upcoming events. - **Venue**: Memorial Stadium- IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/15ee9ac8de8730408f5f829ddbf162fce17cb7d84cda8117dda349b02171ef72-rimg-w1024-h576-dc2a3757-gmir.jpg?v=1769522510 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Champaign](https://allevents.in/champaign/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Champaign](https://allevents.in/champaign/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Champaign](https://allevents.in/champaign/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Champaign](https://allevents.in/champaign/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Champaign? - **A:** Shades of Melanin: A Day Party Fundraiser (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 03:00 pm at Illinois Terminal), SIU Alumni Happy Hour & Social | Jupiter's @ the Crossing (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Jupiter's At The Crossing), Taylor Street Block Party SEASON FINALE featuring OTNES (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States), New to CU Mixer Fall 2026 (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Colonnades Club at Gies Memorial Stadium, 1402 S. First St., Champaign, Illinois), Thursday Night Trivia at Pour Bros (Thu Sep 03 2026 at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Champaign today September 03, 2026? - **A:** Thursday Night Trivia at Pour Bros (Thu Sep 03 2026 at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign), Shuga Beatz Acoustic Live On The Patio (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at 100 Trade Ctr Dr, 302, 61820). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Champaign this weekend September 4–6, 2026? - **A:** Shades of Melanin: A Day Party Fundraiser (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 03:00 pm at Illinois Terminal), Board Game Demo Day @The Scratching Post (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 114 E. University Ave, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Champaign in September 2026? - **A:** Shades of Melanin: A Day Party Fundraiser (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 03:00 pm at Illinois Terminal), SIU Alumni Happy Hour & Social | Jupiter's @ the Crossing (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Jupiter's At The Crossing), Taylor Street Block Party SEASON FINALE featuring OTNES (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States), New to CU Mixer Fall 2026 (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Colonnades Club at Gies Memorial Stadium, 1402 S. First St., Champaign, Illinois), Thursday Night Trivia at Pour Bros (Thu Sep 03 2026 at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Champaign). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Champaign? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Champaign 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 Champaign? - **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 Champaign? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Champaign include Illinois Terminal, Jupiter's At The Crossing, Taylor St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Champaign? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Champaign range from USD 7 to USD 350. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Champaign? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Champaign include Champaign-Urbana Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., SIU Alumni Association, Taylor Street Downtown Block Party Series. - **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 Champaign? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Champaign. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Urbana](https://allevents.in/urbana-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Mahomet](https://allevents.in/mahomet/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Saint Joseph](https://allevents.in/saint-joseph-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Sidney](https://allevents.in/sidney-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Rantoul](https://allevents.in/rantoul-il/food-drinks)