Stroll on State Tree Takes Center Stage
What: GoRockford is pleased to announce the 13th annual Rockford Tree Harvest Day on Tuesday, November 18, beginning at 7 a.m. Media partners are invited to capture photos and video of the tree…
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GoRockford’s Stroll on State Returns with New Holiday Magic & Family Favorites
GoRockford is excited to announce the return of Stroll on State, presented by UMB Bank, coming back to downtown Rockford on Saturday, November 29. The free, family-friendly event, held on the Saturday…
Read MoreHead of the Rock Regatta Brings Elite Rowing Competition Back to Rockford Riverfront
What: One of the top rowing events in the nation, Head of the Rock Regatta, returns to Rockford and will bring approximately 2,000 athletes for exciting competition. Hosted by Rockford Rowing Crew…
Read MoreRockford & Winnebago County Outperform Illinois Counties with $523.4 Million in Visitor Spending
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 23, 2025 Rockford, IL – Visitor spending in Rockford and Winnebago County increased to $523.4 million in 2024, up from $515.4 million in 2023, marking a 1.5%…
Read MoreGoRockford to Celebrate Expansion of CRE8IV Sculpture Program
What: GoRockford will host a press conference to announce the expansion of CRE8IV: transformational art Sculpture Program, supported by arts grant funding from the City of Rockford. The announcement…
Read MoreNike Phenom America To Host Basketball Camp at UW Health Sports Factory
Nike Phenom America, is bringing one of the nation’s most prestigious youth basketball camps to Rockford for the first time. The 2025 Nike Phenom America Midwest camp will take place September 20–21…
Read MoreStroll on State Opens Dasher Dash 5k Sign Ups, Vendor & Parade Applications and Announces Volunteer
ROCKFORD, IL – GoRockford invites the community to be part of the magic of the 13th annual Stroll on State, presented by UMB Bank, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 2-9 p.m. Stroll on State is…
Read MoreNorth American Fastpitch Association World Series Comes to Rockford
What: GoRockford and Rockford Park District are pleased to welcome back North American Fastpitch Association (NAFA) for the 2025 NAFA World Series. Over 1,200 players, coaches and spectators will…
Read MoreAmerica’s Largest State Mountain Bike Series Come to Illinois for the First Time Ever
ROCKFORD, IL — For the first time in its 34-year history, the Wisconsin Off-Road Series (WORS), the largest state mountain bike racing series in North America, will cross state lines to host a…
Read MoreUSA BMX Midwest Nationals Returns to Rockford
What: GoRockford, Rockford Park District, and Rockford BMX are excited to announce the return of the 2025 USA BMX Midwest Nationals. The exhilarating competition is expected to bring in over 1,500…
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