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## Food & Drinks Events in Ottawa - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 283 - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 โ Fri Aug 21 2026 (-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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82MzJhOGFiMTQzNjFkMDE5NGE2MjJkNDY0MGUzNmVmZTc3NjE1ZmE5MzBjYmM5MzU4N2E2MGQ4NmEwODY5NzUyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kY2ZmZWE5My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTUyNTI3Mg.avif - **Categories**: music, kids, art, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, shopping, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Starved Rock Street Cars & Harley Davidson Present: Brian Sember Memorial Bike and Car show! - **Description**: ๐ค๐ฝ๐๏ธ๐ Brian Sember ๐๐๏ธ๐ค๐ฝ ๐จ Memorial Bike & Car Show ๐จ Hosted by Starved Rock Street Cars & Starved Rock Harley-Davidson ๐ Saturday Night ๐ 5:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ๐ต $10 Entry Fee (All proceeds benefit the Brian Sember Scholarship Fund) ๐บ FREE BEER - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 149 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm โ Sat Aug 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/starved-rock-street-cars-and-harley-davidson-present-brian-sember-memorial-bike-and-car-show/200029502658732 - **Venue**: Starved Rock Harley-Davidson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hODFkOGJhMzE5MjJhODM4MDU4OGY1ZTk3Y2JlNWY0NjE2NjE3M2Q4ODY1NDhhOWZjNzgwYzNmNGJkMmY4YWZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzkyN2U2Ny1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg4MTI0Nw.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, car-shows - **Event Name**: 5th Annual Cars and Coffee - **Description**: ๐ Free event. we don't pre-register for our events. ๐ Come join us for our season opener. Enjoy a beautiful scenic free show on the riverfront with the historic train bridge as a backdrop. Our friends with the Naplate Volunteer Fire Department will have - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 35 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am โ Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/5th-annual-cars-and-coffee/200029884471648 - **Venue**: 234 Albin-Stevens Dr Ottawa IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yZjQxNjI0MTYxNTZkNzBhOGU2MjFjNjBlNjM4OGZhNzdhNDQwN2I2YzE2NWY0YzAyMzQ5NDdmN2ZhNzFlZWFhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTQtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4NzEyNTM.avif - **Event Name**: Stone Jug Drive-Through Fundraiser - **Description**: Support LaSalle County 4-H! May 8, 2026, 4 pm - 6 pm Drive-Through only Location: LaSalle County Extension Office Parking Lot, 1689 N 31st Road, Ottawa Dinner by Stone Jug Barbeque! Pulled pork sandwich, cornbread, baked beans, cheesy hash browns & co - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 70 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm โ Fri May 08 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/stone-jug-drive-through-fundraiser/200029617277337 - **Venue**: LaSalle County 4-H - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hMWEyZTMxM2Y2NTQyYmQyYjljODM2NzE0ZTUzNWQ3NTY2OTM3ZTUxZDllNGIzOWMzMTJjNzZkODAxZTQ3ZGZlLXJpbWctdzU1NC1oNDg1LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NzMyNTcy.avif - **Categories**: drive-thru, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Viva La Wingsuit - **Description**: ๐ฎ๐ช Viva La Wingsuit โ Cinco de Mayo A WS boogie with open arms to all disciplined jumpers! Join us for organized wingsuit flocks, fun jumps with friends, or hop in and hitch a ride with a wingsuiter if youโre not flying a suit. Trapeze rides will be ava - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am โ Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/viva-la-wingsuit/200029796338038 - **Venue**: 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kMzA2YmE2ZmRhOTdkYWYzNWI2MGQ2ZGZkMDBkMjA4NmUxZWI3ZDJmZjBkNmRjMDZmZjc3OTBhMTBkYTI1ZWRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGM0NzRhNDctZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4NzU4MzI.avif - **Categories**: cinco-de-mayo, parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: We heading south to Ottawa! - **Description**: Ottawa friends!!! We are SO excited to play Shakerโs for the very first time, and we want to see a full house! Friday, May 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM Shakerโs Sports Bar and Grill 121 W Stevenson Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350 Great food. Cold drinks. Huge beer selecti - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/we-heading-south-to-ottawa/200029726521412 - **Venue**: Shakers Ottawa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjY0MDkyNzcwZTI1NDRiOWQzZTE5NGI4MGQ1Mzc5MzM1MDg0ZGZlMDQ4MGUwOGRlMjI5YWZlNTUxMTNhMDgwOC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg0NTAtZGNhODE4MDctZ21pcj92PTE3NzU3MjA1OTM.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, sports - **Event Name**: Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event - **Description**: Come join us for a fun-filled evening of sampling a variety of wines, beers, and spirits at our tasting event!About this EventWine, Beer and Spirits Tasting EventWelcome to the Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm โ Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/wine-beer-and-spirits-tasting-event/100001985674513924 - **Venue**: Liquor โnโ Wine - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hNmY0NTljMWRkMTQ0YjAyZThhMTU2YTIzZTQ0ZGY1MDU2MzNjZjY4OGVmODgxMzVmMDQxOWMyYjY3ZjNjN2NlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE2MTQxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2NTk5NjI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: Make Your Meal Matter- Support Ottawa Friendship House - **Description**: Join us from 5-8PM at Culver's in Ottawa! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Tue Jul 14 2026 at 05:00 pm โ Tue Jul 14 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/make-your-meal-matter-support-ottawa-friendship-house/200029507685731 - **Venue**: Culver's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84YTdmYmRiNzYzNDhiOGJiYWE0MWE3MDk3YzY1NDAxMzk3MzQ1MjNlZWY4ZTdkNGUyYzYyZmE0OWZkMDdjY2ZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY5Ny1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTU1NDg4OA.avif ## Trending Events in Ottawa - **Event Name**: Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tour - **Description**: ? Starved Rock Guided Kayak Tours? Kayak Starved Rock Campground ?๏ธ Every Saturday, Sunday & Holiday ? Tours at: 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm - **Venue**: Kayak Starved Rock, 1170 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb67fdff278e51e.jpg - **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 โmust-doโ 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cb93781512c8ee0de3ed81353131e2f693a1370654084f89c0ed82ed4a841011-rimg-w1200-h676-dcf2f0ec-gmir?v=1775882465 - **Event Name**: MUSIC IN THE PARK PRESENTS: Libido Funk Circus - **Description**: ๐ 4th of July Kickoff Party โ Music & Fireworks! ๐ This July 4th, join us for an evening of FAMILY FUN at the Jordan Block! From 6โ8 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a8188fafdb97266e91b8ccbaf67de3f155fcf9e045c2fd7389218c7555bfb3af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcabbea2-gmir?v=1775881252 - **Event Name**: ๐ถ LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA ๐ถ An Eagles Tribute Experience - **Description**: ๐ถ LIVE AT JORDAN BLOCK JAMS: HOTEL CALIFORNIA ๐ถ An Eagles Tribute Experience ๐ Date: August 14 ๐ Time: 8:00 โ 10:00 PM ๐ Location: Jordan Block, 101 W Main St. ๐๏ธ FREE CONCERT For over three decades, HOTEL CALIFORNIA has been recreating the legendary so - **Venue**: Jordan Block Ottawa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/21bae02902ede3c57d9699f48075296e5fa60d6c32a40bb777728dc8b807ca64-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc5d432c-gmir?v=1775881269 - **Event Name**: Kites in Flight - **Description**: Get ready to look to the skies! ๐ช 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/185662f60531b51eaab8063d16b82fc8173e0e1546d1b5316b2fe913954702ae-rimg-w1200-h845-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775876815 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/632a8ab14361d0194a622d4640e36efe77615fa930cbc93587a60d86a0869752-rimg-w1200-h630-dcffea93-gmir?v=1775525272 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/30566bd9e9cbedac92eb831d1a2046dcb8c5df6da37307fdbd1f39c83a1035e5-rimg-w1200-h800-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775871253 - **Event Name**: Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash - **Description**: ๐ Tom Nauman Memorial Midwest Morel Fest & Burger Bash ๐ ๐ Friday, May 2 ๐ Washington Park along Jackson Street โฐ 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 - **Venue**: Washington Park Ottawa il - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/90ede96227612bfde9414a89e58fe99fe7d1d53341eba6e7c547b77f83d2cd83-rimg-w1200-h1855-dc10112a-gmir?v=1775875684 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7b846d3a2a720a8a824892dd9a7eec62c261b99a8f0e9381973e563cb9c75134-rimg-w1200-h1855-dcd4c4aa-gmir?v=1775495074 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in April in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--april) - [Food & Drinks Events in May in Ottawa](https://allevents.in/ottawa/food-drinks--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Ottawa's Third Friday Makers Market (Fri May 15 2026 at 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350), Starved Rock Street Cars & Harley Davidson Present: Brian Sember Memorial Bike and Car show! (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 05:00 pm at Starved Rock Harley-Davidson), 5th Annual Cars and Coffee (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am at 234 Albin-Stevens Dr Ottawa IL), Stone Jug Drive-Through Fundraiser (Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm at LaSalle County 4-H), Viva La Wingsuit (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at 3215 E 1969th Rd, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Wine, Beer and Spirits Tasting Event (Fri May 15 2026 at 03:00 pm at Liquor โnโ Wine). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Ottawa include 223 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL, United States, Illinois 61350, Starved Rock Harley-Davidson, 234 Albin-Stevens Dr Ottawa IL. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Ottawa? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Ottawa include Open Space Art Gallery & Studios, LaSalle County Friends of Ext & 4-H, Skydive Chicago. - **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 Ottawa? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Ottawa. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Marseilles](https://allevents.in/marseilles/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Seneca](https://allevents.in/seneca-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Tonica](https://allevents.in/tonica/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Peru](https://allevents.in/peru-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Sheridan](https://allevents.in/sheridan-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Streator](https://allevents.in/streator/food-drinks)