# Festivals in Ottawa, IL | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Ottawa, Illinois. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Kites in Flight
  - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! 🪁
Kites in Flight returns for its 6th year at Peck Park in Ottawa with two days of high-flying fun and family entertainment.

Join us May 16 & 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM both days, for this popular spring tradition in
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/kites-in-flight/200029709027249
  - **Venue**: Peck Park Ottawa Il
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  - **Categories**: kids, festivals
- **Event Name**: Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market
  - **Description**: May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | August 21 | September 18

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois from May through September!

Hosted by Open Space Art Gallery, this free lively street festival features 40
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/ottawas-third-friday-makers-market/200029878087409
  - **Venue**: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art, Kids, performances, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash
  - **Description**: 🍄 Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash 🍔
📅 Friday, May 2
📍 Washington Park along Jackson Street
⏰ Morel Fest begins at 8:00 AM | Burger Bash starts at Noon

Join us for a full day of food, fun, and festivities at the Tom Nauman Memoria
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/tom-nauman-memorial-midwest-morel-fest-and-burger-bash/200029088577218
  - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Event Name**: B.U.R.N. BURN 2026: Spring Solace
  - **Description**: 📅 May 13–17, 2026
📍 Camp Tuckabatchee – Ottawa, IL

Once more we gather in the forest (earlier this time!) to seed new art, new connections, and new magic. Think fresh air, creative momentum, crackling firelight, and that unmistakable feeling of coming ho
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    - Count: 199
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/burn-burn-2026-spring-solace/200029756502827
  - **Venue**: Camp Tuckabatchee
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Freedomfest
  - **Description**: Let’s Boogie!
Skydive Chicago’s Annual 4th of July Boogie.
When: July 2nd-5th, 2026
Registration: FREE

Come on out to Skydive Chicago for the extended holiday weekend and jump with your favorite friends and make some new ones along the way! We will have
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 92
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/freedomfest/200029706996904
  - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: fireworks, fourth-of-july, holiday
- **Event Name**: MatriX Games at Skydive Chicago
  - **Description**: Registration is OPEN now through March 26th.

MatriX Games
BELLY vs FREEFLY

A fully immersive game experience.

July 2nd & 3rd during the Skydive Chicago FREEDOMFEST Boogie.

Registration opens for ONE WEEK ONLY on March 19th.

Registration link and
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    - Count: 33
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Jul 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/matrix-games-at-skydive-chicago/200029756930526
  - **Venue**: Skydive Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Rookiefest!
  - **Description**: This is the Nationals for beginning skydivers! All rookie skydivers from any dropzone are welcome to participate in this 3-way scrambles style competition.

Teams change each round based on a random draw, but will always include one experienced ‘coach’ (m
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    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/rookiefest/200029795229340
  - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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  - **Categories**: contests, sports, workshops

## Trending Events in Ottawa

- **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour
  - **Description**: ? Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tours? Kayak Starved Rock Campground ?️ Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday ? Tours at: 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm
  - **Venue**: Kayak Starved Rock, 1170 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA
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- **Event Name**: 🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶 An Eagles Tribute Experience
  - **Description**: 🎶 LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 🎶
An Eagles Tribute Experience

📅 Date: August 14
🕖 Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Jordan Block, 101 W Main St.

🎟️ FREE CONCERT
For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary so
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10k and 5k
  - **Description**: The 2026 Starved Rock Country Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5k are a “must-do” event for runners in central Illinois and beyond. These races blend challenging courses with awe-inspiring scenery, making them an annual favorite in the running community.
  - **Venue**: 234 Albin Stevens Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-2799, United States
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- **Event Name**: Kites in Flight
  - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! 🪁
Kites in Flight returns for its 6th year at Peck Park in Ottawa with two days of high-flying fun and family entertainment.

Join us May 16 & 17, 2026, from 11 AM to 3 PM both days, for this popular spring tradition in
  - **Venue**: Peck Park Ottawa Il
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- **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Libido Funk Circus
  - **Description**: 🎆 4th of July Kickoff Party – Music & Fireworks! 🎆

This July 4th, join us for an evening of FAMILY FUN at the Jordan Block! From 6–8 PM, enjoy the incredible sounds of The Libido Funk Circus as we get the celebration started before the City of Ottawa
  - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa
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- **Event Name**: River Bend Mobile Pantry - April 11
  - **Description**: OSF Healthcare 1050 Building Parking Structure- 1050 E. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350


Saturday, April 11




• Registration is from 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
• PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30 MINUTES BEFORE DISTRIBUTION.
• Distribution will be drive-thru style.
  - **Venue**: 1050 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350-1602, United States
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- **Event Name**: Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market
  - **Description**: May 15 | June 19 | July 17 | August 21 | September 18

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa, Illinois from May through September!

Hosted by Open Space Art Gallery, this free lively street festival features 40
  - **Venue**: 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: OTHS Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony
  - **Description**: Ottawa Township High School (OTHS) Class of 2026 Graduation Commencement Ceremony begins at 7PM.
  - **Venue**: 211 E Main St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Kalida Fish and Game Extavaganza
  - **Description**: Kalida Fish and Game would like to invite you to come and enjoy the day at our annual Extravaganza. We will be giving away 50 g*ns starting at 12pm until gone. With three Grand Prizes of $20,000 and two prizes of $5000. So, YES there will be 3 Grand Prize
  - **Venue**: 16415 State Route 694, Ottawa, OH, United States, Ohio 45875
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Kites in Flight (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at Peck Park Ottawa Il), Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market (Fri May 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at Washington Park Ottawa il), B.U.R.N. BURN 2026: Spring Solace (Wed May 13 2026 at 03:00 pm at Camp Tuckabatchee), Freedomfest (Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Ottawa on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Ottawa?
  - **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 Festivals events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Ottawa include Peck Park Ottawa Il, 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, Washington Park Ottawa il.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ottawa include Exploreum Children's Museum, Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, Ottawa Visitors Center The Middle of Everywhere.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Ottawa?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Ottawa.

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