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Events

Jun
14
Fri
26th Annual Cruise Night @ Downtown Ottawa
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come to Ottawa and check out the antique and custom cars during the city’s 26th Annual Cruise Night! Over 100 different models of cars will cruise the streets! It’s every car buff’s dream! LaSalle Street will be closed down for this event. Hosted by The LaSalle County Cruisers and the City of Ottawa. $10 registraion dash plaques to first 300 entries. Expanded 50/50 drawing. Need not be present. Advance purchase available. For more info contact: Craig 815-351-7411 or Mike 815-228-4083. Sponsored by Ottawa Special Events Group.

 

 

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Aug
3
Sat
40th Annual Car Show @ 234 Albin Stevens
Aug 3 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
40th Annual Car Show @ 234 Albin Stevens | Ottawa | Illinois | United States

 



Come check out this spectacular car show! Open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles.   Music provided. Hosted by LaSalle County Cruisers.

Sep
28
Sat
Scarecrow Festival @ Downtown Ottawa
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

The long standing Ottawa Scarecrow Fest returns to Downtown Ottawa with activities for the entire family. Stroll from Washington Park to the Jordan block visiting craft vendors, trying a great variety of food (including freshly made apple cider donuts!), and listening to live music. Plus, the kids can enjoy pumpkin painting and other free crafts, games, and fun entertainers before walking arounf to view this year’s Scarecrow Competition entries throughout Downtown! Don’t forget to stop in all the local shops along the way to check out all Ottawa has to offer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Oct
12
Sat
Ottawa’s Smoketober Fest @ Jordon Block
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm

Purchase your Swag here!

Join us Saturday, October 12, 2024 for Ottawa’s Smoketober fest & bbq competition.  The event will be held at the Jordan Block in beautiful downtown Ottawa from 12pm – 5pm.  Featuring a BBQ competition – live music – pig roast – and more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smoketober Fest Registration

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This year we are going to add a category to the judging event. Each person participating will receive 3 racks of ribs to be used for tasting samples, 1 Rib per tasting. A cash prize will be awarded to the winner of the people's choice.
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Oct
26
Sat
Trick or Treat on Court St. @ Court Street
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Trick or Treat on Court St. @ Court Street

Everyone is welcome to join Floret at Trick or Treat on Court Street!

There will be a dunk tank, magician, train rides, axe throwing, bounce house, and so much more!

Costumes are encouraged.

 

 

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