What To Expect At Rockford's First Lemonade Hop Event

If Rockford had a signature summer drink, it'd probably be served in a plastic cup with a side of sarcasm... and a lemon wedge. Lucky for us, the first-ever Downtown Rockford Lemonade Hop is here to quench your thirst and your need to wander aimlessly with purpose.

Rockford's First-Ever Lemonade Hop is Stirring Things Up Downtown

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On Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Rockford transforms into lemonade headquarters. We're talking cafés, restaurants, shops, and even service businesses putting their own zesty spin on everyone's favorite summer drink. Some will serve it straight up. Others will get wild with slushies, mocktails, and "did-they-just-put-what-in-that concoctions. Expect pop-ups, promotions, giveaways, and just enough citrus chaos to make your group jealous.

Walk. Sip. Repeat.

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The hop covers downtown Rockford from North 3rd Street to Church Street and Hill Street to Cedar Street. And because we do things right around here, guests can carry their drinks in official blue Entertainment District cups while strolling from one lemonade stop to the next. It's basically a lemonade crawl, minus the crawling, unless you really overdo it on sugar.

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Admission is Free, But the Memories Are Lemon-Scented

Whether you're in it for the creative drinks or the excuse to browse downtown shops without guilt, the Lemonade Hop is your new summer tradition. It's free to attend, open to all, and 100% refreshing. For participating locations and updates, follow @riverdistrictrockford on social media.