July 2019
Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farm Market is an open-air market, sponsored by the City of Rockford, featuring fresh-grown produce from Michigan farms, a variety of fruits, vegetables, bread, honey and other local items. The Farm Market is every Saturday in downtown Rockford from May through October, from 8am – 1pm.
Find out more »August 2019
Rockford Summer Sidewalk Sales
The Annual Summer Sidewalk Sales in Rockford will be held the first weekend in August! Follow along with the event on the HEART of Rockford Facebook Page!
Find out more »September 2019
Harvest Fest 2019
Please join us for the 43rd Annual Harvest Fest in Downtown Rockford! This year will all the Rockford favorites including the Chili Cook Off, Classic Car Show, Kids Tractor Pull, Trick-or-Treating, Make-It & Take-It Scarecrows, a Scarecrow Contest, BBQ Chicken Dinners, Beer Tents, Live Entertainment, Corn Hole, Crafters, Food Vendors, Pumpkin Decorating, AND MORE! See the full Schedule of Events! Apply to be a Craft Vendor HERE Chili Cook Off Rules & Application HERE Sponsorship Information HERE and listed below Coloring Contest…
Find out more »November 2019
Holiday Open Houses in Downtown Rockford
Start your holiday season in Downtown Rockford with decorated storefronts, fun, food, door prizes, drawings, free gifts and special savings! Downtown Rockford November 15, 2019 | 10AM - 9PM November 16, 2019 | 10AM - 5PM
Find out more »December 2019
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Join us in Peppler Park on the Dam Overlook, Friday, December 6th for the official Holiday Lighting Ceremony featuring Christmas carols with the Rockford Public Schools Choir, a message of peace from the Mayor of Rockford, and a final countdown to the lighting of the Dam. There will also be free carriage rides at the Rotary Pavilion from 6:30-8:30pm.
Find out more »August 2020
Sidewalk Sales
The biggest shopping event of the year - The Annual Summer Sidewalk Sales! Merchants will have their best sales available in stores and on the sidewalks! We ask that you follow COVID-19 safety guidelines during this event. The set up with assist with social distancing guidelines and there will be sanitizing areas throughout town.
Find out more »September 2020
44th Annual Harvest Fest
Harvest Fest 2020 - Schedule of Events The Rockford Chamber of Commerce has been working diligently to host a safe event for the Rockford Community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety is our main priority for all who visit Rockford. We have reviewed all guidelines and restrictions set forth by the Governor, health officials, and key stakeholders and have chosen to hold Harvest Fest on Saturday, September 26, 2020 with limited event. This years Harvest Fest may look a little different…
Find out more »October 2020
Rockford Trunk or Treat!
Join us in Downtown Rockford for the first Annual Trunk or Treat brought to you by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce! Businesses will decorate their cars and hand out candy to all the trick-or-treaters while following COVID-19 guidelines. More details coming soon!
Find out more »November 2020
Holiday Open Houses
Start your holiday shopping in downtown Rockford! Stores will have goodies, sales, activities and more during the event! More details coming soon!
Find out more »Ladies’ Night
Grab your girlfriends and head to downtown Rockford to start your Holiday Shopping! Downtown will be lit up, restaurants will be open for dinner & drinks, and all the stores will be ready to help you with your gift list! Need to make your own wishlist? We will have those as well! Follow along with the event page to see what stores will be offering and other details!
Find out more »December 2020
Grandparents’ Day
Grandparents, this day is for you! Come spend the day shopping in Rockford for your grandkids, kids, friends, and other family! Or, make your wishlist so everyone knows what YOU want!
Find out more »Family Night!
Bring the whole family down to see the lights in Rockford, shop for gifts, and enjoy a warm meal inside one of the many restaurants! Stores will have all their best merchandise ready to buy & we will offer free gift wrapping for your purchases!
Find out more »Guys Night!
Guys need to shop too - grab the wishlists from your significant other, kids, friends & family and head to Rockford to grab all your gifts! We will be offering FREE gift wrapping for all your purchases!! Stop at your favorite restaurant or bar to grab a beer with the boys before checking off your shopping list!
Find out more »Date Night in Rockford!
It's Date Night in Rockford! Grab some dinner and spend the night finishing your holiday shopping while strolling the beautiful streets of Rockford! Finish you '12 Shops of Christmas Passport' and make sure you grab your last minute stocking stuffers & gifts!
Find out more »Last Dash!
Grab your last minute gift items in Rockford! Rockford has something for everyone on your list and some great items for stocking stuffers! Finish up your '12 Shops of Christmas Passport' for a chance to win the grand prize!
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