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