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Sun, May 03 , 2026 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm

310 E State St
Jacksonville Il 62650, Jacksonville, IL 62650

Join Jacksonville Plates on State, an outdoor dinner event on Sunday, May 3, 2026, celebrating Travel & Tourism Week. Enjoy a 5-course meal with wine pairings, crafted by top local chefs!

Join us as we honor our past, present, and future at Jacksonville Plates on State—an unforgettable outdoor dinner event celebrating our vibrant community! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 3, 2026, as we come together to celebrate Travel & Tourism Week! Enjoy a spectacular menu of locally sourced meals crafted by chefs from around the city, including Joe Standley of Proud Richards, Richie Frederick of The Corner Deli, Andrew Deuel of The Little Stove, and Bradly Mechol of Kitchen 63. And don’t forget dessert—Abbi Kafer of The Soap Co. Coffee House will be providing delicious pastries and fresh-baked bread for each table! Hamilton’s will be handling our gourmet cheese table along with the bar service for the evening, ensuring a memorable experience. Our tablescape service will also be beautifully provided by them. This is a wonderful opportunity to pull up a chair, relish in our burgeoning culinary scene, and celebrate all that makes culinary tourism and Jacksonville so special.

Jacksonville Plates on State Outdoor Dinner
Sunday, May 4, 2025
3-4 p.m. Cocktail Hour
4-7 p.m. Dinner

Tickets are $150 per person for up to 200 attendees. To learn more or reserve your space, contact Brittany Henry, Jacksonville CVB Executive Director, at 217-243-5678.

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