Rockford News

Event organizers are accepting application submissions until Nov. 5 WHAT The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is looking for individuals, groups and businesses to participate in...

Food, beverage and retail vendors can submit applications until Nov. 5 WHAT The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is looking for food, beverage and retail businesses to submit

Expanded footprint, three tree lightings and refreshed entertainment planned Rockford, IL – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to announce that the ninth annual...

New start times and racecourse highlight the return of this in-person event WHAT The Dasher Dash 5K race, sponsored by I Want Smart, returns to the streets of Rockford and is a holiday themed run/walk

Residents are encouraged to submit local tree suggestions WHAT On behalf of the City of Rockford, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is asking regional residents to submit tree

This event will premiere in the Rockford region for the first time WHAT The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to welcome Words of a Warrior Productions as they host the first...

Visitors to spend an estimated $97,300 in the region What: The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) proudly welcomes the 2021 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC)...

Rockford, IL ­­– The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to welcome back its much-anticipated Dasher Dash 5K. Last year, runners competed virtually but will now...

Historic airplane is available for public viewing, tours and rides ROCKFORD, IL – The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is thrilled to partner with area organizations and businesses to...

Enjoy the beauty of Rockford’s riverfront and downtown on two wheels ROCKFORD, IL — Grab your bike, water bottle, a few friends and hit the streets of Rockford in the third annual Cycle...

Rockford, IL – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) Board of Directors and RACVB Charitable Foundation Board of Directors announce the recent election of new officers and...

RACVB's 2021 CRE8IV: transformation art close to wrapping up Rockford, IL ­­– The newest addition to the 2021 CRE8IV public art initiative is underway in Loves Park. This...

This largest-in-the-nation women's collegiate volleyball tournament is expected to bring an estimated $135,000 to the region WHAT The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) and...

Event to bring in nearly $1.2 million dollars in estimated economic impact to the region A popular obstacle course built around teamwork and mud is once again returning to Rockford. The Tough Mudder

Event to return for a special outdoor competition for the first time in its history FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2021 ROCKFORD, IL – We are pleased to announce the return of the ninth annual...

2021 to Include Twelve New Murals, Three New Cities Transformation set to begin June 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2021 Rockford, IL – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau,...

Mural Festival Returns, Expands to Rockton, Loves Park & Pecatonica Rockford, IL – After a one-year hiatus, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) is pleased to announce...

Rockford region promotion highlights local hotel packages, things to do and $250 airline voucher giveaway Rockford, IL ­­– Spring break is in full swing and the Rockford Area...

New Micro Website, Video and Accessibility Enhancements Announced Rockford, IL – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) recently announced nine Commitment Statements that...

RACVB Partners with Triple Crown Sports to Bring Women's Division I College Postseason Play to UW Health Sports Factory for First Time Rockford, IL – In a joint announcement with Triple...