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Rockford Summer Event Guide 2016 [PHOTOS + LIST]
Save the date, there's a bunch of fun happening near Rockford this summer!
Whether you love festivals or concerts, there is something going on near Rockford this summer that's perfect for you.
Now's the time to get out your calendar and plan a summer filled with local fun.
- 1
Edgebrook Farmers Market
25th Anniversary SeasonEvery Wednesday May 4 through Oct. 26 from 9a.m. to 1p.m.; every Thursday June 2 through Sept. 15 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Edgebrook.
- 2
Praire Street Brewhouse - Dinner on the Dock
Music, Food & DrinksThursday nights in the summer from 5 to 10p.m.
- 3
Rockford City Market
Fridays in Downtown RockfordFridays from May 20 through Sept. 30 from 3:30 to 8:30p.m. with an extra late night market July 1 until 10p.m.
- 4
Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run
Bounce Around on 11 custom inflatable obstacles.Saturday July 30 at Sports Core 2. Inflatable fun run for kids age 3 to 12 with 11 "krazy" custom obstacles.
- 5
Insane Inflatables 5K
Wild and Insane Obstacle Course 5KSaturday August 27, Boone County Fairgrounds, bounce around at this insane bounce-filled 5K.
- 6
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Sweet Summer Music ActsThe Beach Boys - May 12; STYX - June 21; Chicago August 15; Weird Al - August 23
- 8
Chicago Rockford International Airport - Run the Runway 5K
A 5K race on an actual airport runway!Saturday August 20 at the Chicago Rockford International Airport, 1 mile, 5K or Kids Fun Run.
- 9
Rockford Park District - Music in the Park
Free Performances at Sinnissippi ParkTuesdays and Thursdays from June 7 through August 11.
- 10
Rockford Park District - Imagination Station
Free Performances at Sinnissippi ParkWednesdays from June 8 through July 27 at 1:30p.m.
- 11
Murder Mystery Night at the Tinker Cottage
Speakeasy Murder MysterySaturday July 23 at Tinker Cottage, the party starts at the barn and the mystery continues at the Cottage.
- 12
Boone County Fair
Food, music & more.August 9 through 14 at the Boone Country Fairgrounds.
Including: Miss Boone County Fair Queen Pageant, Martina McBride on August 13, karaoke contest, Father/Son lookalike contest and more.
- 13
Young At Heart Festival
May 14 through May 28, Loves Park City Hall. Including: Young at Heart Pageant, Kids Fishing Derby, Parade, Young at Heart Idol and Fireworks Saturday 9:30p.m.
- 14
Cherry Valley Festival Days
Carnival, music, fireworks & more.August 26 through 28, Baumann Park, performances to be announced.
- 15
Old Settlers Days
Fundraiser for Rockton Lions Club Charities.June 16 through June 19 at Settlers Park in Rockton. Featuring two stages filled with music acts.
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