Event Category Archives: Special Events & Festivals

FEATURED IMAGE 225x175 migratory bird festMigratory Bird Festival at Starved Rock Lodge

The Migratory Bird Festival Events for Friday, May 3 have been canceled. Join us on Saturday May 4 from 11am-3pm for The Migratory Bird Festival at Fox Ridge.   Everyone is invited to join Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center for their Flying Wild Migratory Bird Festival!  Celebrate the hundreds of species of birds that pass through Starved Rock State Park on their spring migratory path along the Mississippi Flyway.  This event will provide opportunities for Read More

EUCHRE TOURNEY 2013Euchre Tournament

If you’re a card shark and love to “go alone,” deal yourself into this annual event just for Euchre enthusiasts. Join us, and bring your friends, for this event in the Back Door Lounge on March 7, 14 & 21 from 6-10pm for this progressive, individual play Euchre tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place – $200.00, 2nd place – $100.00, 3rd place – $50.00. Grand prize overall winner Read More

NEW YEARS EVE 2013New Year’s Eve 2013

Join us as we ring in 2014…the kick-off of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Starved Rock Lodge. The best way to enjoy our New Year’s Eve Party is to book the overnight party package. Package includes overnight accommodations for 2 guests, Open Bar, Party favors, Photos by the fireplace (additional cost), Hors d’oeuvres, Buffet Dinner, Live entertainment in the Great Hall, Champagne toast at midnight, Late Check-out, New Year’s Day Brunch, plus a chance to Read More

SLED DOG FEATURED IMAGEHusky Seminar & Sled Demo

Join us for a family fun event on Sunday-February 3, 2013 presented by Starved Rock Lodge and Free Spirit Siberian Rescue. Outdoor Demos with Sled Dogs at Starved Rock State Park Parking lot west of Visitor Center or at Seawall (location to be determined based on snowfall) 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Indoor Seminars at Starved Rock Lodge (LaSalle Room): 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information on Husky Rescue, visit www.huskyrescue.org

DRUM CIRCLEAutumn Drum Circle at Fox Ridge

Join us for an Autumn Drum Circle at Fox Ridge on Sunday, September 22. 2013 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. We’re celebrating the Autumnal Equinox at Starved Rock Lodge. Dave Peterson will lead the Drum Circle. There will be plenty of drums for all, so you can feel free to join in the music making. Explore the “roots of rhythm” and give the West African djembe, the ashiko, and the dundunba at try. Celebrate in community through the Read More

DSC_7178Dinner with Strings

Join us for a special event tonight in the Main Dining Room. Our own Colleen Maney will be playing her violin by the glowing fireplace. Dinner guests will have their choice of several entrees, share a bottle of specially selected wine and enjoy a delicious dessert. The “Dinner with Strings” package is $50 per couple. For reservations, please call (815) 220-7321. Our menu for Dinner with Strings changes each month! Join us for more on March Read More

lodge christmas featured imageChristmas Day 2013 Buffet at Starved Rock Lodge

Celebrate Christmas Day with us. Enjoy Starved Rock Lodge’s Christmas Day Buffet in our rustic Main Dining Room. Click here to see the 2012 Christmas Day Buffet Menu. Menu items are subject to change for 2013. Served from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Please call (815) 220-7321.

BETWEEN THE CANYONS FEB 2013Between the Canyons – a Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event

Starved Rock Lodge presents…Between the Canyons Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event Friday, February 8th, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Click HERE to order tickets. Do you love wine? How about beer?  If you love wine or craft beer come to Starved Rock Lodge on Friday, February 8th for our first-ever “Between the Canyons” Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Event!  From 6 to 8 pm. We will feature wines from Starved Rock, Illinois River Winery, White Read More

FEATURED IMAGE LEINIE DINNERAnnual Leinenkugel Dinner

What a night for Leinenkugel lovers! Everything on the menu at our Leinie Dinner (Nov. 8, 2013) is made with Leinenkugel beers, from appetizers to dessert. In addition to the historic atmosphere of Starved Rock Lodge and great food, guests enjoy the chance to win prizes! Just ask Dick and John! Plus, we’ll have Leinenkugel Beer-inspired Ice Cream, made right here at the Lodge. Click here to see the menu. Ticket are $50 per person Read More

Oktoberfest at Starved Rock LodgeOktoberfest at Starved Rock Lodge (October 12 & 13, 2013)

Oktoberfest Dinners 2013: Choose from four dates: October 12 & 13, 2013 (also offered on October 19 & 20, 2013) from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm in the Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge. Celebrate October German-style at Starved Rock Lodge. The beauty of fall will be mixed with an impressive buffet of German food, plus the flavor of ten Oktoberfest beers and there will be wine tasting, too!  It’s just $25.00 for the Authentic German Buffet (tax & gratuity included.) Read More