July 06, 2025
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Drinkin’ with Lincoln Brewfest brings breweries, wineries, distilleries to downtown Ottawa

2-day fest to feature 12 beverage vendors

By Ryan Searl●

Catch a 2025 fireworks show in Starved Rock Country

See some of the best fireworks displays central Illinois has to offer

By Ryan Searl●

Festival 56 to Open ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in Princeton on July 6

Eight free performances to bring Shakespeare’s classic to life in downtown Princeton

By Maribeth M. Wilson●

Princeton’s Down on Main Street Summer concert series returns

Mae Estes kicks off series that will feature tribute artists, funk and German bands

By Ryan Searl●

Starved Rock Lodge hosts Brews with a View (and Food too!)

Event pairs beer and wine tastings with brick oven pizza and live music

By Ryan Searl●

Heritage Harbor to host Cars, Keys & River Breeze

Marina car show to be held Saturday, June 21

By Ryan Searl●

Ottawa Family Pride Festival returns Saturday

Daylong festival features parade, live music, kids activities and more across two downtown parks

By Ryan Searl●

Starved Rock hosts Junior Ranger Day on June 28

Junior Ranger Day will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center.

By Tom Collins●

Two big fests coming to Starved Rock Country

fForest Fest and Ottawa Food and Wine Fest bring live music and libations to SRC

By Ryan Searl●

Wild Bill Days to return to downtown Utica

Weekend festival celebrates life of Old West folk hero, Starved Rock Country native

By Ryan Searl●