Starved Rock Family Campground

Bingo
2026-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | At the General Store
Fun for the whole family!! Join us for about five games and win some awesome prizes.

Bingo and Craft
2026-05-02 00:00 - 23:59
Join us every Saturday for an easy, family-friendly tradition: Bingo and Craft. Come play a few rounds of bingo for a chance to win prizes, then stick around to make a simple craft. It’s a great way to meet other campers, give kids something fun to do, and add a little “camp event” energy to your weekend.

Father’s Day BBQ Cook Off
2026-06-21 00:00 - 23:59
Fire up the grills for our Father’s Day BBQ Cook Off. Bring your best BBQ skills (and your appetite) and join us for a campground cook-off where campers can participate, taste, and cheer on the winners. The flyer notes a $300 prize for the winning BBQ—so come ready to compete or come ready to sample.Time TBD

Music in the Park: Jonny Lyons & the Pride
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Washington Square Park, 101 E Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL.
A free, family-friendly outdoor concert in downtown Ottawa. This is aneasy summer-evening event for campground guests who want live music, lawn-chairenergy, and a casual downtown Ottawa outing.

Live Music
2026-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | At the water feature
Scott Lee Rocks!. Come enjoy all your favorite classic rock songs and don’t forget to sing a long.

Father's Day BBQ Cook Off Contest
2026-06-20 16:30 | Starved Rock Family Campground, 757 N 3029th Road, North Utica, Illinois, 61373, United States
Show off your tasty BBQ Skills by entering our Father’s Day BBQ Cook Off Contest! Pre-Registration please! Call office to register at 815-202-2088. Contestants must pay a $50 entrance Fee and have a SRFC Site number. 2 Meats & Beans required. We will provide a blank container with a number for your prize BBQ delights. Food Must be turned in for judging by 4:30pm, results and prizes will be declared at the Water Feature at our Live Music Stage around 6pm.

Cash Prizes & A Cutting Board Trophy

1st Prize $300 – 2nd Prize $200 – 3rd Prize $100

Father's Day Wood Bookmark Craft
2026-06-20 14:30 - 15:30 | At the camp store
Make a Wooden Bookmark to celebrate someone special on Father’s Day!

Free Craft

Camp Store Family Bingo Hour
2026-06-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Starved Rock Family Campground, 757 N 3029th Road, North Utica, Illinois, 61373, United States
Join us at the Campground Store for structured Father’s Day family fun! All Welcome!

5 Fun Games of Bingo. Each winner picks a prize! 1pm Start Time

Flag Craft
2026-06-13 14:30 - 15:30 | At the camp store
Make your own American Flag to celebrate America or make it how you would like, adding all the bright summer colors! $2

Camp Store Family Bingo Hour
2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Starved Rock Family Campground, 757 N 3029th Road, North Utica, Illinois, 61373, United States
Join us at the Campground Store for structured family fun! All Welcome!

5 Fun Games of Bingo. Each winner picks a prize! 1pm Start Time

Casting Memories Family Fishing Clinic
2026-06-13 09:00 | Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center / park program area.
A family fishing clinic at Starved Rock State Park that is especially strongfor campers with kids looking for hands-on outdoor activities. It adds a practical, family-friendly option beyond hiking during a Starved Rock camping weekend.

Live Music
2026-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | At the water feature
Live Music with Liam Tipple. Folk, Americana, Indie Style. Come enjoy a relaxing evening around the fire with some soothing sounds from Liam!

Slap Bracelet Craft
2026-06-06 14:30 - 15:30 | At the camp store
Make your very own slap bracelet adding all the bright summer colors!

Nature Quest for Young Explorers
2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center / park program area.
A weekend youth nature program at Starved Rock State Park. This is one of the better official park programs to promote to families camping near Starved Rockwith elementary-age kids.

Utica Garden Club Garden Faire & Plant Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 16:00 | LCHS Canal Market, 210 Clark St, Utica, IL 61373.
A garden-themed weekend in Utica with plants, herbs, flowers, vendors,raffles, exhibits, and Canal Market shopping. This is a strong seasonal event for guestswho enjoy garden shopping, small-town browsing, and slower-paced weekend activitiesnear Starved Rock.

Utica Garden Faire & Plant Sale
2026-06-06 00:00 - 2026-06-07 23:59
A seasonal favorite for gardeners and plant lovers. Expect a mix of vendors and plants, plus the kind of relaxed browsing that makes for a perfect morning or midday outing.

Utica’s 4th of July Celebration
2026-06-06 00:00 - 23:59
Utica’s local July celebration—community-focused, festive, and a great way to experience small-town summer energy during your trip.

Ottawa Food and Wine Festival
2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:45 | Old Central School Lot, 400 clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Time(s): Live music listed from 11:00 AM–12:45 PM and 4:00 PM–6:00 PM; festivalruns during the dayDescription: A food-and-wine event in downtown Ottawa featuring tastings, small bites,live music, chef demos, and farmers market season kickoff energy. This is a strongupscale-but-approachable event for couples, girls’ trips, and adults looking for adowntown Ottawa experience near Starved Rock.

Wild Bill Days
2026-05-31 12:00 | LaSalle County Historical Society, 101 Canal St, Utica, IL 61373
Multiple activities; weekend scheduleA family-friendly historical celebration honoring Wild Bill Hickok withreenactments, live performances, exhibits, and community programming across LaSalleCounty. This is one of the better heritage-style events to promote to campground guestswho enjoy history and local culture near Utica and Starved Rock.

LaSalle Music and Art Festival
2026-05-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Pulaski Park, 1000 5th St, La Salle, IL 61301-2599.
A two-day La Salle festival with live music, local art, and a community-festival atmosphere. This is a strong event to promote to couples, groups, and campers looking for live entertainment near Starved Rock.

Paracord Survival Craft
2026-05-30 14:30 - 15:30 | At the camp store
Make your very own survival bracelet or key chain to take with you on your next hike.
