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 Wauconda. For all the foodies who are avid learners; there are cooking workshops, baking workshops, cake making classes in Wauconda and a lot more. You can also explore various food truck festivals happening in the Wauconda.
Content your taste buds with sumptuous food. Craving for food already? Explore some amazing food events in Wauconda.
## Food & Drinks Events in Wauconda - **Event Name**: Summer Culinary Crawl - **Description**: Ready for the perfect summer night out in Wauconda? ☀️🍹 Grab your passport for the Inaugural Summer Culinary Crawl on Wednesday, August 26th! Explore 4 amazing spots, The Grand, Lindy’s, Slyce, and Side Lot, all at your own pace from 6-9 PM. Enjoy incred - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/summer-culinary-crawl/200030561762948 - **Venue**: 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kYmVkN2MzNTlkYWYzOTkxMzMwNTliMWM2MjkyOTgxNjcxNTcwODg0MGE3NWMzNDQ1MWJiNzA5ZDY4MDZmYzdhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MzktZGNmOGY4ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3ODA2Njg.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Corks & Kegs: Tasting Event Fundraiser @ Phil's Beach - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE - September 19th, 3:00-7:00pm. Join The Wauconda Parks Foundation and The Side Lot for an evening of wine, beer, food, raffles, and live music! All proceeds benefit future park improvements. General Admission: Includes wine & beer t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 55 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/corks-and-kegs-tasting-event-fundraiser-phils-beach/200030460799906 - **Venue**: Phil's Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hMmI4ZjA5OTRjZDU2NWM4NWNiZGQxMDJkNDRkNWM0ZGZiYTdjM2JlMWRiZDg2MGE3YjUwYzUwMzNkZjk5MGNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5OS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjcxMjQyOQ.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, live-music, entertainment, wine-tasting - **Event Name**: 🎶Matt Ray Live at Lindy's! - **Description**: 🎶 Join us for an evening of live music with Matt Ray! Enjoy live music, delicious food, and beautiful views right on the lake as Matt Ray performs at the Beach Club on Thursday, August 27th from 6–9 PM. 🥂⚓ 🍻 Come early for Happy Hour from 3–6 PM in our - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/matt-ray-live-at-lindys/200030603556550 - **Venue**: Lindy's Landing - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82ODlmZmFjMGU3OTJhN2ZhN2VhNjVjOTFmYzdhYTJlYzZkN2M0NTQ2ZWRmOGExYzRkNWFmYzYwNDI5ZTU3ZGE0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ2MjM5MA.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, performances - **Event Name**: Tiki Week! - **Description**: Aloha! The ultimate tropical getaway is coming right here to Wauconda. We are incredibly excited to announce that Tiki Week is taking over The Side Lot! Prepare yourself for an entire week dedicated to paradise, featuring: Island-Inspired Food Specials: - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Tue Aug 25 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/tiki-week/200030561331317 - **Venue**: 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wNTM1MjJmN2YwMDMyODg2NWZmZTU5YjgyNzU1ZTY0YmEwZDg5Y2E3MmIwMWVhYjFlMTBjNGIzNGEwMjIyNTE5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY1NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njc3NDM0NA.avif - **Categories**: parties, food-drinks, entertainment - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Bangin' BBQ and Bargains - **Description**: Come out for a day of fun at the Wauconda Plaza and check out the businesses within the complex. Lots of great things to do: Shopping ∙ Food ∙ Drinks ∙ Vendor Booths ∙ & More BBQ Competition $50/category CASH PRIZES and TROPHIES People's Choice Compe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 406 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/2nd-annual-bangin-bbq-and-bargains/200029792700608 - **Venue**: 423 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iNTJhYjg5MzZmYWNmNjZjMzg1ZjYzNzE1MDRhM2Y1NjQzOTQwMGI5ZDYwMDliMzE2MGMxOTE0NDY2MTM1ZWRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4ODg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ2MDM3Nw.avif - **Categories**: contests, shopping, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals - **Event Name**: Bangin' BBQ and Bargains - **Description**: Enjoy a fun day at Wauconda Plaza. What’s Happening at the Event:BBQ Competition: Local teams can test their smoker skills for $50 per category (Pork Ribs and Chicken Wings). - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/bangin-bbq-and-bargains-tickets/80001713649522 - **Venue**: Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTc3MWQ5OGE0ZWE0LmpwZw.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment, contests, fourth-of-july-bbq-festivals, live-music, food-drinks, dog - **Event Name**: Empty Bowls 2026 - **Description**: Join us for the Empty Bowls Fundraiser: Enjoy soups from local restaurants, live music, raffle baskets and take home your own handmade bowlAbout this EventEmpty Bowls FundraiserJoin us for the second annual - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wauconda/empty-bowls-2026/100001993960715175 - **Venue**: 29245 N Callahan Rd - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yZTkyZmY0Njg3ZjEyMmQwZWE5YWM2NjFhNWVlNTdhNDA4OTExNjhhNWQxZDlkNzNkMmU1NzYwY2VkYmNhMzU2LXJpbWctdzgxMC1oMTA4MC1kYzI4MjgyOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwNTM3MjU.avif - **Price**: USD 53 to 164 - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Music, Entertainment ## Trending Events in Wauconda - **Event Name**: Summer Culinary Crawl - **Description**: Ready for the perfect summer night out in Wauconda? ☀️🍹 Grab your passport for the Inaugural Summer Culinary Crawl on Wednesday, August 26th! Explore 4 amazing spots, The Grand, Lindy’s, Slyce, and Side Lot, all at your own pace from 6-9 PM. Enjoy incred - **Venue**: 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dbed7c359daf399133059b1c62929816715708840a75c34451bb709d6806fc7a-rimg-w1200-h1539-dcf8f8d8-gmir?v=1786780668 - **Event Name**: Wauconda Cruise Night - September - **Description**: Wauconda Cruise Night brings car enthusiasts together for an unforgettable evening of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and more! Sponsored by Mike’s Towing & RPM Energy Solutions, this family-friendly event is free for both cruisers a - **Venue**: Enter off of Route 176 at W. Mill Street , Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3c82aefc75f141c20aeec5c192e62cac7c1b76a227b83b5b0e3ff15ecf9a7440-rimg-w960-h720-dc080808-gmir?v=1787654743 - **Event Name**: BwB @ Wauconda Street Dance - **Description**: BwB @ Wauconda Street Dance - **Venue**: Main Street Wauconda - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7c3b1c50db135c8d69cf9c77fcbaf2473e943a5f9e454ef2580accd0cce0388f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1787125131 - **Event Name**: Summer Concert at Phil's Beach - THE DB's - **Description**: Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach series is brought to you by Wauconda Park District and Wauconda Area Public Library. Featuring THE DB's - Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Country and Rock. Grab family and friends, bring your chair or blanket, pack a picnic - **Venue**: Phil's Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/073c66f0f66c0b481f57f4014f42fa44a4550446770e4a40bb08cdd150ac97d6-rimg-w1200-h662-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787355579 - **Event Name**: Harmon 100 - **Description**: We’re excited to share the Harmon 100 with you for 2026!! The Harmon 100 offers a challenging and rewarding ride with spectacular views, supportive volunteers, and an amazing community of cyclists like yourself. This year’s ride will take you through - **Venue**: 555 North Main Street, Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b5d86b55181ba49783f34272f7dc4decb6b1683fd95fb3dbaf321c9e75344557-rimg-w820-h312-dc080808-gmir?v=1787154298 - **Event Name**: Summer Concert at Phil's Beach - BIG BOSS AND THE TOES - **Description**: Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach series is brought to you by Wauconda Park District and Wauconda Area Public Library. Featuring BIG BOSS and THE TOES, classic rock covers and 80's hits! Grab family and friends, bring your chair or blanket, pack a picnic - **Venue**: Phil's Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6fc9a3010d5a85ca247b3a088a7192ba17ee3835f9640f888e25eb49147374c0-rimg-w1114-h690-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787460376 - **Event Name**: Summer Concert at Phil's Beach - MID ATLANTIC - **Description**: Summer Concerts at Phil's Beach series is brought to you by Wauconda Park District and Wauconda Area Public Library. Featuring Pop and rock hits with a Bluegrass twist. Grab family and friends, bring your chair or blanket, pack a picnic or enjoy Phil's - **Venue**: Phil's Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/93c7feb8d9be67b12074ac41941d75546e04858b2eff868cde85191c540644e0-rimg-w1134-h902-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787460380 - **Event Name**: Kickin' It With Carol at Wauconda Street Dance! - **Description**: Kick start your Street Dance experience with Kickin' It With Carol. Her amazing line dancing lessons will have you rockin' in no time. Join her at the South Stage located at Mill & Main Street. - **Venue**: 118 S Main St, Wauconda, IL 60084-1859, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/93fc1694685590461ab48b12deac91952e400cfd9cf5499ef616bc3283a07839-rimg-w938-h960-dc080808-gmir?v=1787219372 - **Event Name**: Rob Post Band on Docks Patio - **Description**: Rob Post Band will be on the patio at Docks Bar & Grill on Sunday, August 30 from 2-5 pm. Enjoy the afternoon overlooking the water and listening to The Best in Classic Rock. - **Venue**: Docks Bar and Grill - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ae8add0610be20a7c55ea97d1f7dac8fa0674780a50d0c8e1e685e77e458052f-rimg-w1200-h1600-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787268654 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Wauconda](https://allevents.in/wauconda/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Wauconda](https://allevents.in/wauconda/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in August in Wauconda](https://allevents.in/wauconda/food-drinks--august) - [Food & Drinks Events in September in Wauconda](https://allevents.in/wauconda/food-drinks--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Wauconda? - **A:** Summer Culinary Crawl (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL), Corks & Kegs: Tasting Event Fundraiser @ Phil's Beach (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at Phil's Beach), 🎶Matt Ray Live at Lindy's! (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lindy's Landing), Tiki Week! (Tue Aug 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL), 2nd Annual Bangin' BBQ and Bargains (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at 423 W Liberty St, Wauconda, IL, United States, Illinois 60084). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Wauconda? - **A:** Bangin' BBQ and Bargains (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Bungalow Printing, West Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL, USA). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Wauconda today August 25, 2026? - **A:** Tiki Week! (Tue Aug 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Wauconda in August 2026? - **A:** Summer Culinary Crawl (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL), 🎶Matt Ray Live at Lindy's! (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:00 pm at Lindy's Landing), Tiki Week! (Tue Aug 25 2026 at 02:00 pm at 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Wauconda? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks events in Wauconda 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 Wauconda? - **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 Wauconda? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Wauconda include 110 Slocum Lake Rd, Wauconda, IL, Phil's Beach, Lindy's Landing. - **Q**: What is the price range for Food & Drinks events in Wauconda? - **A:** Prices for Food & Drinks events in Wauconda range from USD 30 to USD 164. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Wauconda? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Wauconda include The Side Lot, Lindy's Landing, Bangin' BBQ & Bargains. - **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 Wauconda? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Wauconda. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Island Lake](https://allevents.in/island-lake-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Holiday Hills](https://allevents.in/holiday-hills/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Cary](https://allevents.in/cary-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Mundelein](https://allevents.in/mundelein/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Round Lake](https://allevents.in/round-lake-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in McHenry](https://allevents.in/mchenry/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Ingleside](https://allevents.in/ingleside-il/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Crystal Lake](https://allevents.in/crystal-lake-il/food-drinks)