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 Waterloo. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Waterloo and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Waterloo.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Waterloo.
## Food & Drinks Events in Waterloo - **Event Name**: Junkstock Gas & Gears Fall Car Show - **Description**: Rev up your engines for the Junkstock Gas & Gears Car Show on Sunday, October 4th Enjoy all the excitement of Junkstock, plus great food, live music, and a chance to see incredible rides 1989 or older compete for trophies in 10+ categories. -By regi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 103 - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/junkstock-gas-and-gears-fall-car-show/200030367962133 - **Venue**: Junkstock - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hMjZhNjEzYTFhMmNjODczZDlkZWE5YjI3Y2ExMmE2M2M1Y2Q5YjNmYjg5Y2Y0MWRiZTY0OGZjMjAxYzYxYmI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4Yzg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzM4NzY5Nw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, car-shows, live-music - **Event Name**: Opening Day at the Farm! - **Description**: Kick off the season with fun, fresh farm vibes, tasty treats, and hands-on activities for everyone! KCC Bakery, Shine Show Face Paint & more. Opening Weekend at the Farm! Hey there! Ready to kick off spring with some fun? Join us in person for the Op - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 174 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/opening-day-at-the-farm/200030529179407 - **Venue**: 25870 W Maple Road, Waterloo, NE, United States, Nebraska 68069 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mMTRlNjU5YzI4ZDRhYTQwN2ZiOGNiZjExYzI3NmRhYzAzMTZmNzQ1NzliZmFhYWE5NTVlNTkxZmVmNDlmZWQwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY0MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODM5MjU0MQ.avif - **Event Name**: Mini Acres Petting Zoo! Cotton Candy, Kolaches, Face Painting and more - **Description**: Come meet some cute farm animals thanks to Mini Acres Petting Zoo and sponsers-with cotton candy, kolaches, face painting, and loads of fun!About this EventMini Acres Petting Zoo!Come join the fun with Mini A - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/mini-acres-petting-zoo-cotton-candy-kolaches-face-painting-and-more/100001992732922815 - **Venue**: Mert's Market & Farm - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xNjVhOGY3MDZiMGE4YTNmMWUyZjU1OGJhOTg3ZGNlMTAyYjNkNzgyNGEzOWI4YzUxMmFiZTM1ZDgxMjhiOTc1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzQ3NTk0ZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI3MzMxNTI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Mount Michael Fall Festival - **Description**: whiskey river brings it high energy show to Mount Michael for a family filled fall festival - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/mount-michael-fall-festival/200030286711930 - **Venue**: Mount Michael Benedictine School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zZDk3MjJkNWFhMjllMDY4MTAyMjlmNzRjODI5NGE0Y2ZiMDNmZGQ2ZDk0NzNjYzE1YzQ2NWRkMDZjMjczMGQwLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcwODA4NDU.avif - **Categories**: festivals, fall-festivals - **Event Name**: Dairy Chef Family Dining Night - **Description**: Join us for a Manchester PTO family dining night at local favorite - Dairy Chef! Enjoy a full food menu for dinner, or swing by after school for a sweet treat - either way your purchase will give 5% back to our school. Make sure to mention you are with M - **Date**: Tue Sep 22 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue Sep 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterloo/dairy-chef-family-dining-night/200030662084800 - **Venue**: Dairy Chef - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82OTNmNGIzMjQ5MGJkNTQ0ZmYwYTg5ZTk3Yzg5OTdjMzhhYzU0Y2YzN2QzOTk5YTViMDUxOThmZTA4ZjRkMGI1LXJpbWctdzEwNjgtaDU4MC1kYzQ4NjhhOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODYwNzg2MA.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks ## Trending Events in Waterloo - **Event Name**: Waterloo LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!! - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY L - **Venue**: 415 Commercial St - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/52ee1389473de96dc7c961b267036045859c97a7b7db8d3bb6d601ce8b6f50d1-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758626046 - **Event Name**: Waterloo Wooing Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bdfbc031fea4bf404ddcd0464fa17b38228da0379fdbaa30e1a31e1b1c62bd64-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758468727 - **Event Name**: Optimist Club of Waterloo, Illinois, Blue Army Bull Bash, Bull Ride - **Description**: Optimist Club of Waterloo, Illinois, Blue Army Bull Bash, Bull RideAbout this EventPresented by Waterloo Rural King for the benefit of the Waterloo Optimist ClubDate: September 19, 2026Time: 7:00 pm (The gat - **Venue**: Monroe County Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/661dd3c9c5c4b4abc6a7a290fce89c07de6a1ca732529db4443bceac2de63d56-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1786875429 - **Event Name**: 116th National Cattle Congress Fair - **Description**: Still Our Story - Rooted Here. Growing Forward. Become part of this 100+ year tradition and come to the 116th National Cattle Congress Fair to enjoy this summer's top entertainment! 🎟️Tickets for adults are only $15 and kids (8 & Under) get i - **Venue**: 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA, United States, Iowa 50701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eb1b009b087d298fb84575abf1a66d7c5d76b337b210bc217e613950df9ad2c5-rimg-w1200-h675-dc48b8d8-gmir?v=1787127759 - **Event Name**: 116th National Cattle Congress Dairy Shows - **Description**: Exciting news! Our Dairy Show webpage for the 116th National Cattle Congress Fair is now LIVE! View this year's Premium Book and fill out Entry Forms at https://nationalcattlecongress.com/dairy-shows/ Also new this year - Dairy Entry Forms can be filled - **Venue**: 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA, United States, Iowa 50701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0cf03b78ac489514cfeb0d34323027d306a5a0cd2bd5d24ff264f104b3682ff8-rimg-w1200-h675-dc48b8d8-gmir?v=1787665135 - **Event Name**: NCC Fair Ranch Bronc & Bull Riding Challenge - **Description**: ✨The most thrilling 2 nights of the National Cattle Congress Fair are officially locked in!✨ Dust off your boots and hold onto your hats! The NCC Fair Ranch Broncs & Bull Riding Challenge is back! 🐂 Watch talented cowboys face off against explosive - **Venue**: 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo, IA, United States, Iowa 50701 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/71f85f2479d5c3a6e4829487a82a8229f278a293c56c94ec26e96c86b81173ce-rimg-w615-h769-dc988878-gmir?v=1787277544 - **Event Name**: HUNKS The Show at Waterloo Convention Center (Waterloo, IA) 09/19/26 - **Description**: Don’t Miss the Ultimate Girls’ Night Out! Grab Your Tickets Now for a Night Full of Fun, Excitement, and Unforgettable Memories. On Sale NowAbout this EventHUNKS The Show at Waterloo Convention Center (Waterloo, IA) - **Venue**: Waterloo Convention Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/96eb1c6aed3191a9dccffe97aa53aff484b503105a9c38b3df4b86641a29a669-rimg-w1200-h628-dc040203-gmir.jpg?v=1773512684 - **Event Name**: Daughtry: 20 Years Unplugged Tour (Ages 21 & Over) - **Description**: InformationCelebrating nearly two decades of hits, Daughtry brings the Daughtry ? 20 Years Unplugged Tour to the stage for an intimate evening of fan favorites, powerful storytelling, and the unmistakable vocals of Chris Daughtry. Exper - **Venue**: del Lago Resort & Casino - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/647f5d904f26a02d79ec752994f3286197d1779c744b217d4677bd84f2ac28e3-rimg-w1024-h576-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781620041 - **Event Name**: Party Krasher @ Junkstock (Fall 2026) - **Description**: Looking forward to shopping, eating, drinking, and Krashing the Party with you at Junkstock - Fall 2026! - **Venue**: Junkstock - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3601fc5049b03a3c418c503f9839a5a3cceb654d50c8075c37227bd24f4a7da2-rimg-w500-h500-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788392472 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Waterloo](https://allevents.in/waterloo/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Waterloo](https://allevents.in/waterloo/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Waterloo](https://allevents.in/waterloo/food-drinks--september) - [Food & Drinks Events in October in Waterloo](https://allevents.in/waterloo/food-drinks--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Waterloo? - **A:** Junkstock Gas & Gears Fall Car Show (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 10:00 am at Junkstock), Opening Day at the Farm! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 25870 W Maple Road, Waterloo, NE, United States, Nebraska 68069), Mini Acres Petting Zoo! Cotton Candy, Kolaches, Face Painting and more (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Mert's Market & Farm), Mount Michael Fall Festival (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:30 pm at Mount Michael Benedictine School), Dairy Chef Family Dining Night (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Dairy Chef). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Waterloo? - **A:** Mini Acres Petting Zoo! Cotton Candy, Kolaches, Face Painting and more (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Mert's Market & Farm). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Waterloo this weekend September 18–20, 2026? - **A:** Opening Day at the Farm! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 25870 W Maple Road, Waterloo, NE, United States, Nebraska 68069), Mount Michael Fall Festival (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:30 pm at Mount Michael Benedictine School). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Waterloo in September 2026? - **A:** Opening Day at the Farm! (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at 25870 W Maple Road, Waterloo, NE, United States, Nebraska 68069), Mount Michael Fall Festival (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 02:30 pm at Mount Michael Benedictine School), Dairy Chef Family Dining Night (Tue Sep 22 2026 at 11:00 am at Dairy Chef). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Waterloo? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Waterloo 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 Waterloo? - **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 Waterloo? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Waterloo include Junkstock, 25870 W Maple Road, Waterloo, NE, United States, Nebraska 68069, Mert's Market & Farm. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Waterloo? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Waterloo include Vanitii Productions, Mert's Market & Farm, Mert's Market and Farm. - **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 Waterloo? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Waterloo. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Elkhorn](https://allevents.in/elkhorn-ne/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in La Vista](https://allevents.in/la-vista/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Papillion](https://allevents.in/papillion/food-drinks)