Events

Enjoy the sounds of Mary & The Troublemakers! Bring your friends, your family, and your picnic blankets – let's make this summer unforgettable in Ottawa!  

We're excited to announce Stars, Stripes & Country Nights a brand new patriotic outdoor concert coming to Siegel's Cottonwood Farm! Celebrate 250 years of America with an unforgettable summer night filled with iconic country hits, red-white-and-blue vibes, and live tribute performances honoring Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, and Kenny

Bring A Friend Night. Saturday Night Stripes presented by Princeton Auto Group. Visitors' Weekend. Food trucks by Dog House of LaSalle, Camp Aramoni, and Tropical Sno Two Rivers. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Quincy Doggy Paddlers. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free. 

Step into a world of imagination and creativity at our Fairy Garden Creation Class on the farm. During this enchanting workshop, guests will design and build their own miniature fairy garden using natural elements, tiny accessories, and a sprinkle of magic. $15 per person. Alll ages welcome.

By the 1930s there were many neighborhood grocery stores in Ottawa. In fact, in 1937 Ottawa had 69 such stores. This presentation by Mollie Perrot will highlight some of the well known provision providers. Admission is $10.  

 Food trucks by Dog House of LaSalle and Salina's Tacos. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Springfield Lucky Horseshoes. Gates open at 3:35 pm.  

Join us under the luminous glow of June's Strawberry Moon for an evening of movement, breath, and gentle renewal. This full yoga practice with Nancy invites you to open into the energy of early summer — a time of ripening abundance, heart-opening, and vibrant possibility. Through fluid

Enjoy a specialty Meet & Greet and have your ice cream scooped by Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp Players at Bruce & Ollie's.   

 Salute to the Military Night presented by James Hardie. Specialty Camo Jersey. Food trucks by Philly Factory and Diddouugh's Pretzels. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35 pm, Admission is free.  

Winning Wednesday presented by Shaw Local Radio. Food: Pizza and Hot Dogs at the Concession Stand. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Burlington Bees. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.   

The Race Fan Rally returns to downtown Joliet with race cars, driver meet-and-greets, live entertainment, and interactive fun for all ages. Free admission.  

Join the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 for Cars & Guitars at our new location, the Downtown Joliet City Square.  HOT RODS * MUSIC * VENDORS!! First 75 Cars Receive a Cars & Guitars Dash Plaque. Free admission.  

Rockin' at the River Concerts are family-friendly, free, and open to the public. Food vendors will have items for sale, or you can bring your own picnic! Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on; a small number of chairs will be available if you

Game Night. Food trucks by Tony's Butt Shack.. Enjoy some baseball! Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimps vs. Normal Cornbelters. Gates open at 5:35 pm. Admission is free.