
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!
Find out more »April 2021
Spring Shop & Hops
Celebrate the beginning of spring with a Shopping day in Rockford! Complete a punch card to be entered to win a grand prize! See participating shops to receive your punch card: Accidental Art Aunt Candy’s Toy Company Bridge Street Baby Buy Moore Toys & Comics epilogue books gather-d Glik’s Grill 111/Marinades Pizza Bistro ila & lucille Jade JT Stitchery Kayla Rae Cellars LA MIller Boutique Lee&Birch Old World Olive Co Paperdoll Boutique PUG Art Gallery Ramona's Table Rockford Brewing Company…
Find out more »May 2021
Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »June 2021
Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Start of Summer Celebration
Start of Summer Celebration: June 11-13, 2021 The Rockford Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 52nd Annual Start of Summer Celebration this year in downtown Rockford featuring all the favorites from years past including a carnival, parade, food & craft vendors, entertainment, kids activities, and more! Download the Schedule of Events Parade Line Up Follow along with the event on Facebook! Thank you to all of our Sponsors of the 2021 Start of Summer Celebration! A Special…
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »July 2021
Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »August 2021
Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Rockford
Join us for this once-a-year event - The Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Rockford! Stores will have their best deals out on the sidewalks for you to go through! Follow Along on Facebook
Find out more »Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Rockford
Join us for this once-a-year event - The Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Rockford! Stores will have their best deals out on the sidewalks for you to go through! Follow Along on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Rockford
Join us for this once-a-year event - The Summer Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Rockford! Stores will have their best deals out on the sidewalks for you to go through! Follow Along on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »September 2021
Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »45th Annual Harvest Fest
Summer is in full swing - but Fall is just around the corner which means, Harvest Fest is in the works! Join us for a weekend of harvest fun including the Classic Car Show, Chili Cook Off, Tractor Parade, Scarecrow making & more! Make sure to follow along for more details on the Facebook event page! Links: Craft Booths are full for this year. 2021 Harvest Fest Brochure Coloring Contest Rules & Registration Coloring Page Chili Cook Off…
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »October 2021
Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
The Rockford Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May through October in the parking lot on N Main Street. Market is from 8:00am - 1:00pm Follow the Market on Facebook
Find out more »RCC Trunk or Treat
Join us for a Trunk or Treat in the Main Street Parking lot on Saturday, October 30th Kids for Kids Costume Cookie Run will start at 2pm benefitting Team Orphans Trunk or Treat will be 3:00pm - 5:30pm Costume Contest is from 3:00 - 5:00pm with winners announced at 5:15pm Follow the event on Facebook! Chamber members - If you want to register to have a booth, hover over the 'ACCOUNT' tab in your member portal and click on Sponsorships
Find out more »November 2021
Holiday Open Houses
Shop, stroll, dine and explore Rockford this Holiday Season. Find all your holiday gifts while strolling through your favorite local stores. More details coming soon!
Find out more »Holiday Open Houses
Shop, stroll, dine and explore Rockford this Holiday Season. Find all your holiday gifts while strolling through your favorite local stores. More details coming soon!
Find out more »December 2021
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Let's light up downtown Rockford with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony The Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6:00pm. Following the Lighting Ceremony will be free carriage rides at the Rotary Pavilion from 6:30-8:30pm. Rides are first-come, first-served Follow the event on Facebook for more details!
Find out more »Santa Parade 2021
The Annual Santa Parade through Downtown Rockford will be held Saturday, December 4th. More Details Coming Soon! Santa Parade Application
Find out more »Santa & Reindeer Visits
Come visit with Santa & his reindeer friends at the Christmas Tent! Each child will receive a gift from Santa and we will serve cookies & cocoa as well! *If you are feeling sick, please do not visit with Santa. We need him healthy to deliver gifts on Christmas!
Find out more »Santa & Reindeer Visits
Come visit with Santa & his reindeer friends at the Christmas Tent! Each child will receive a gift from Santa and we will serve cookies & cocoa as well! *If you are feeling sick, please do not visit with Santa. We need him healthy to deliver gifts on Christmas!
Find out more »February 2022
Chocolate Stroll 2022
Girls Day? Date Day? Just because? This is the perfect opportunity to explore Rockford and stock up on some sweet deals & treats! Tickets are on sale now SOLD OUT! One lucky Chocolate Stroller will win one sweet prize as well! *** Once tickets are purchased, you should receive a confirmation email. On the day of the Chocolate Stroll, you will check in under the name used to purchase the tickets. Please note, these tickets are non-refundable. If you have…
Find out more »May 2022
Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »June 2022
Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Start of Summer Celebration 2022
Rockford's 53rd Annual Start of Summer Celebration! Rockford's Annual Start of Summer Celebration will be held in Downtown Rockford June 9-12, 2022 with all the favorites including the carnival, parade, crafters, food vendors, children's activities, beer tents, live entertainment, fireworks and more! Follow along for updates: https://fb.me/e/ZTJqSZal Click the brochure below to download the schedule of events as a PDF FAQ's Community Night: Wristbands will not be pre-sale this year. All attendees, City Residents or not, are able to…
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »July 2022
Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »August 2022
Rockford Sidewalk Sales
The annual Rockford Sidewalk Sales will be held in Downtown Rockford on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 10am - 7pm Save the dates and follow along on the HEART of Rockford Facebook page!
Find out more »Rockford Farm Market
Voted one of the best in the nation - visit the Rockford Farm Market each Saturday, May through October from 8am to 1pm in the parking lot on Main Street. Follow along on the Facebook page to see who will be there each week: https://www.facebook.com/Rockford-MI-Farmers-Market-106213964406655/
Find out more »Rockford Sidewalk Sales
The annual Rockford Sidewalk Sales will be held in Downtown Rockford on Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 10am - 7pm Save the dates and follow along on the HEART of Rockford Facebook page!
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