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Starved Rock Lodge hosts special events throughout the year. Check back for updates once COVID-19 mitigations are lifted. We can't wait to schedule  seasonal events such as our annual Oktoberfest Dinners, Breakfast with Santa, our annual Teddy Bear Tea and more. For more information and to make reservations, please contact our Activities Department at (815) 220-7386.

Oktoberfest Matinee

Join us for a celebration of Germany! Delicious food, German beer, wine and music. Sample German wine and beer at one of the most beautiful times of year. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band in the historic Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge. Choose Buffet only for $30 per person or the Buffet, Tastings & souvenir stein: $45 per person. Children 10 and under: $12 each. Menu: Entrée’s 1....

Storytelling with Bill Myers

Storyteller Bill Myers will return to Starved Rock Lodge for two special events. The first night of storytelling will take place under October skies at Fox Ridge (located across from the front steps of the Lodge). The happy Halloween themed event is set for Sunday, October 31st at 3:00 p.m. In addition to hearing some great, family-friendly stories, there will be a bonfire. Each family will take home a free pumpkin from Mr. Myers. Admission to storytelling is free. Donations...

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Thanksgiving is back this year at Starved Rock Lodge! We will be serving a buffet with all the trimmings. Seating will be available from 10:30 am- 6 pm. Please call the Activities Department to reserve your spot today. This is a pre-paid event, no reservations will be held without payment. Adults: $38.95 Children 10 and under: $19.95 Ages 3 and under are free

Storytelling with Bill Myers

This event has been cancelled. For more information, contact Starved Rock Lodge Activities Department at (815) 220-7386.

New Year’s Eve: Throwback Prom

Join the party and stay the night on New Year’s Eve 2021! This wonderful package includes a one-night stay at historic Starved Rock Lodge. Our New Year’s Eve party takes place in the Great Hall and Starved Rock Room. Our two-sided fireplace will be aglow and the ambiance will be warm and inviting. Party favors are included and will be waiting for you in your room. After you check into your room, you can relax for a while and get...

Romance in the Park- Wedding Expo 2022

Meet the best Wedding Vendors in the area. See Starved Rock Lodge's Wedding & Reception options. Tasted Starved Rock Lodge's wedding cuisine and sample our gouurmet wedding cakes. A convenient way to book all your wedding vendors!

Romance in the Park: Wedding Expo

Join us in the Great Hall for our 15th Annual Starved Rock Lodge Wedding Expo! Meet with our preferred vendors, explore the wedding venue, ample delicious cuisine and enjoy champagne. This event is open to the public.

Sled Dog Demos

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One event on Sun. February 27, 2022 at 10:30 am

Come on out and witness an exciting seminar about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky while enjoying awesome dog sled demos. There will be huskies for you to meet and greet as well as info about the rescue and how to help, volunteer, and adopt. Admission is free and event is open to the public.Event is rain or shine. Sled demo times are 9:30am, 12pm, and 3pm and are located far corner of the Visitor Center Parking Lot by the river....

Sled Dog Demos

|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on Sun. February 27, 2022 at 10:30 am

Come on out and witness an exciting seminar about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky while enjoying awesome dog sled demos. There will be huskies for you to meet and greet as well as info about the rescue and how to help, volunteer, and adopt. Admission is free and event is open to the public.Event is rain or shine. Sled demo times are 9:30am, 12pm, and 3pm and are located far corner of the Visitor Center Parking Lot by the river....

Native American Celebration of Spring

The Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge will be the setting for an afternoon of Native American ceremonies led by Gerald “Chief White Winnebago” Savage. The three-part ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. This event is free and the public is invited. Donations will be gratefully accepted. A Grand Entry will be followed by a naming ceremony for the niece of Gerald Savage. The last time a ceremony like this took place at the...

August Hill Wine Dinner

This is more than a 4-course dinner, it’s a carefully-paired culinary symphony of food and drink. August Hill Winery teamed up with the Chefs of Starved Rock Lodge to create a 4-course meal experience where each course is paired with a complementary wine from this award-winning Illinois-made Maker. The setting will be at the historic Starved Rock Lodge. Reservations are required as seating is limited. Guests must be 21 to attend.  

Fall Colors Weekend

Book your tickets early! Call the Activities Department to reserve your spot today.

Oktoberfest Dinner

Join us for a celebration of Germany! Delicious food, German beer, wine and music. Sample German wine and beer at one of the most beautiful times of year. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band in the historic Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge.

Oktoberfest Matinee

Join us for a celebration of Germany! Delicious food, German beer, wine and music. Sample German wine and beer at one of the most beautiful times of year. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band in the historic Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge.

Oktoberfest Matinee

Join us for a celebration of Germany! Delicious food, German beer, wine and music. Sample German wine and beer at one of the most beautiful times of year. Enjoy a buffet of German foods and listen to authentic German music by the Duseldorfers German Band in the historic Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge.

New Year’s Eve Party

New Years Eve Party Package Join the party and stay the night on New Year`s Eve 2022.  This wonderful package includes a one-night stay at historic Starved Rock Lodge. Our New Year`s Eve party takes place in the Great Hall and Starved Rock Room. Our two-sided fireplace is aglow and the ambiance is warm and inviting. After you check into your room, you can relax for a while and get ready for the evening. Our cocktail hour begins with  an...

Eagle Watch Weekend

A weekend of fun is scheduled with activities at the IL Waterway Visitor Center, Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center and Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center. All-day wristbands are $4 for rides on the Starved Rock Trolley which will stop at all 3 destinations throughout the day. Click here for to see the complete schedule. Birds of Prey shows will take place in the Starved Rock Room of Starved Rock Lodge at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. All programs are...

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