Years ago, a friend from out of town visiting Rockford during Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days asked me this question: "So, Rockford's idea of a good time is hanging around a parking lot and eating bratwursts during the heat of the summer? Really?"

Yes, I pointed out, that really is our idea of a good time, and it has been for over half a century.

Hot Bratwurst on a flaming grill
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Over The Last 50-Plus Years, Alpine Kiwanis Has Given More Than $2 Million To Support Our Local Community

Alpine Kiwanis gives away 100% of of the proceeds from the annual Brat Days, and that two million dollars has gone directly to our area's great non-profits, and to Rockford-area students in the form of scholarships.

All proceeds from Brat Days will go to local nonprofits serving youth and children, the elderly, the disabled and for scholarships to high school seniors for post-secondary education.

All you need to do to make sure those donations keep rolling in is to eat your fill of brats over a couple of summer days. Is that so much to ask? I didn't think so.

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Brat with mustard, chips pickles, and saurkraut
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Okay, Let's Get To The Information You Need About This Year's Outstanding Event

  • Alpine Kiwanis Brat Days 2024 (their 53rd year) will be happening Friday, July 12th from 11am to 7pm and Saturday, July 13th from 11am to 6pm.There are two locations for Brat Days: CHERRYVALE MALL – 7200 Harrison Ave. - upper level facing Perryville Rd. and BLAIN’S FARM & FLEET – 7300 E. Riverside Blvd.
  • Drive-thru, Walk-up and On-site seating at both sites.
  • Live Entertainment at both sites.
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Ticket price for meal is $8.00 in advance and $10.00 at event, and includes choice of Johnsonville Brat, All-Beef Johnsonville Hot Dog, Meatless Barbeque, Vegan/Vegetarian Brat, Mrs. Fisher's Chips and Pepsi product or water.

If you're into the idea of brats for breakfast (and who isn't?) “Take Your Brat to Work Day” will be taking place ONLY at Blain’s Farm & Fleet, 7300 E. Riverside Blvd, Friday, July 12th from 6AM-10AM. Drive thru only. Breakfast Brats are $4.00 each.

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