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Fall is Finally Here!

Monday, September 23, 2019 10:00 PM by Taylor Daniels

Yesterday was the first day of fall, and now you can officially order Pumpkin Spice everything

We can all picture the scenario… you haven’t spent time recently with the grandparents in your

WHO: Dr. Ehren Jarrett

TITLE: Superintendent

EMPLOYED AT: Rockford Public Schools

LIVES IN: Rockford

It’s time to start floating around ideas for the 4th Annual Rock River Anything That Floats Race, Sunday, August 18th. The annual raft race, which first began in 1976, has attracted tens of thousands of people over the years as contestants, volunteers and spectators. In one year alone more than 80,000 people lined the Rock River to cheer on the inventive racers. After a brief hiatus, the race returned in 2016 and has become a novel tradition for new generations of Rockfordians to love and experience. Last year’s race had 40 raft entries and drew a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators!

Summer, It's Music to My Ears

Thursday, July 11, 2019 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger

Summer has finally arrived, and if you’re like me, you’ve been itching to get outside despite those pesky mosquitos (forgive my pun). Well, it’s time to bust out the bug spray and gather your friends and family for summer nights filled with good food, cold beverages, and music–LIVE MUSIC! 

Christmas in July

Tuesday, July 9, 2019 12:00 PM by Taylor Daniels

It’s nearing the middle of July and that means TWO things … (1) There are LESS than 5 months until

2019 4th of July Cheat Sheet

Thursday, June 27, 2019 12:00 PM by Taylor Daniels

Although this summer started with some chilly weather, the Rockford region is finally starting to

A perspective of a Swedish summer custom from a non-Swedish born and bred Rockfordian

Did Someone Say National Wine Day!?

Friday, May 24, 2019 2:00 PM by Taylor Daniels

Located in Northern Illinois is a vineyard in our own backyard! With seating both inside and

Travel Matters in the Rockford Region

Friday, May 10, 2019 12:00 PM by Guest Blogger

As the RACVB celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week (May 5 - 11, 2019), we ponder what makes Rockford an ideal place to travel for visitors. The answer? We have fantastic attractions, restaurants, and events!