March 13, 2024
What: The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is thrilled to announce CRE8IV will return in 2024 and include a new 3-day festival. CRE8IV launched in 2019 with a celebration of mural painting, sculptures, performances and more. To date, 44 CRE8IV murals have been created throughout the Rockford Region.
RACVB seeks dynamic and engaging performances that will inspire and delight festival attendees. Performances may include, but are not limited to:
Dance
Troubadours
Fire Dancing
Flame Throwing
Juggling
Floral Art
Hair Braiding
Balloon Art
Living Statues
Hula Hooping
Stilt Walking
Illusion
Mime
Circus Arts
Cooking Demonstrations
Bubble Art
In addition to unique performers, the RACVB invites vendors to participate in the festival, including food trucks, food & beverage tents, and retail artisans.
When: The three-day festival will be held Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2, 2024
Where: Downtown Rockford, Illinois
Other: Interested performers and vendors can apply at https://www.gorockford.com/cre8iv/. The application process closes on April 15, 2024. Details about the CRE8IV initiative can be found at https://www.gorockford.com/cre8iv/.
About RACVB: RACVB is responsible for promoting the Rockford region as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, RACVB strengthens the economic position of the region and provides opportunities for people in our communities. www.gorockford.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kristen Paul, RACVB Executive Vice President, kpaul@gorockford.com, 815.489.1661