Wednesday September 4, 2024

Ottawa Farmers & Makers Market
Running every Saturday 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Jackson Street & Washington Park, downtown Ottawa


The Ottawa community is excited and eager to bring the Farmers & Makers Market back! Purchase freshly picked, home-grown vegetables and fruits! Also featured are home baked goods, jams and jellies, soy wax candles/melts, handmade greeting cards, pottery, fresh microgreens, and so much more! With a motto of we BAKE it, we GROW it, we SELL it FRESH, you're sure to find something FANTASTIC!!!
Click here for more information or to sign up as a vendor.

Mix'd & Mingle Street Fest

Thursday, September 5 | 5pm - 8:30pm

Jordan Block | 100 W. Main Street

LaSalle County Walk to End Alzheimer's

Saturday, September 7 | 8am - 1pm

Jordan Block | 100 W. Main Street

Music in the Park

The Stingers

Saturday, September 7 | 5pm - 7pm

Washington Park | 100 W. Lafayette Street

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. We'll bet you can't stop tapping your toes to the beat, clapping in no time, or breaking into spontaneous dance step under the huge Maple trees.


September concerts run from 5-7pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park. Admission is always free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones a performance, it will not be rescheduled.

Rusty Halo Autumn Harvest Market

Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 9am - 4pm

3277 E. 18th Road, Ottawa

Rusty Halo is a unique shopping experience owned and operated by John & Diana Krug on their beautiful, country-side property just north of Ottawa. Stroll and shop through their 1920's town and view their personal collection of Model T Fords. Items available for purchase include: Pumpkins, antiques & primitives, doggy treats, homemade goodies, jewelry, artwork, honey, mums, seasonal items, soaps, woodworking, home decor, gift items, candles, vintage clothing, apple cider donuts, kettle corn, yard art and more!


Special music: Saturday - Tallgate Confessions and Sunday - Radium City Rebels


Food Concessions available.

Music in the Park

Radium City Rebels

Saturday, September 14 | 5pm - 7pm

Washington Park | 100 W. Lafayette Street

Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. We'll bet you can't stop tapping your toes to the beat, clapping in no time, or breaking into spontaneous dance step under the huge Maple trees.


September concerts run from 5-7pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park. Admission is always free. At this time, no indoor venue is available, so if bad weather postpones a performance, it will not be rescheduled.

3rd Friday Artisan Market

Friday, September 20 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Madison Street, downtown Ottawa

Arts, culture, and entertainment come alive every Third Friday in downtown Ottawa during the summer. Art vendors, music, food, and live events hosted by Open Space Art Gallery & Studios. Enjoy later shopping hours at many downtown retailers and enjoy custom food and drink specials at several of our fantastic restaurants.
"Like" their Facebook page for future updates and vendor information.
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Oktoberfest

Saturday, September 21 | 11am - 9pm

Jordan Block | 100 W. Main Street

Scarecrow Fest

Saturday, September 28 | 10am - 8pm

Downtown Ottawa

Fall Festival & Parade

Sunday, September 29 | 11am - 4pm

Downtown Ottawa

Mark your Calendar!

Ottawa's Smoketober Fest & BBQ Competition

Saturday, October 12 | 12pm - 5pm

To learn more about the event, purchase tickets and event swag, or to get your bourbon raffle tickets for the Old Rip Van Winkle bottle, please visit our website!

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Places to Shop, Places to Eat, Places to Stay!

Your Interior Motives

222 W. Madison Street, Ottawa

(815) 434-4006

We are a client focused interior design service and store where a client's needs, style, and budget always come first. Services range from a simple room update to a full-home design with contractor coordination. In a new construction project, we start with your blueprint so that the entire project will reflect your needs.


Flooring, Cabinetry, Countertops, Backsplash, Window Treatments, Furniture, Decor & Accessories.


We are your one stop shop!


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Ottawa Visitors Center

1028 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

P: 815-434-2737

www.visitottawail.com

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