Rockford News

United States Quad Rugby Association National Championships Come to Rockford for the First Time - Commits to Three-Year Run, 2019-2021 From: Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Rockford

It’s Never Too Early to Get Your Ship Together for the 3rd Annual Rock River Anything That Floats Race -  Popular raft race gives back locally; announces 2018 event details

Puma Cup Kicks Off Two Mega Tournament Weekends in the Rockford Region -  Largest tournament brings in $1.89 million of economic impact to the region

Rockford’s NJCAA Championship Week Set as Region Hosts First-Ever NJCAA Championship -  RVC Welcomes 2018 NJCAA DIII Women’s Basketball Championship

Youth Sports Championships Bring a Weekend of Winning to Downtown Rockford -  Wrestling and volleyball tournaments collectively generate an estimated economic impact of $675,000

Sports Illinois, Rockford Area CVB Announce Inaugural Sports Huddle Host Impact Grant Program -  Rockford area sports non-profits can apply for up to $2,000 in funds

Illinois Office of Tourism Recognizes Rockford Area Attraction and Makers in 2018 Marketing Programs   - Tourism initiatives inspire travelers to uncover unique destinations...

RACVB Rings in the Spring Season with a Real. Original. LOVELY Event Lineup - Residents and visitors can explore everything from great dining to outdoor recreation in the Rockford region.  

RACVB Board Votes to Support Home Rule - Encourages YES Vote on March 20

Fred VanVleet Returns as RACVB’s Sports Tourism Ambassador for Second-Straight Year -  BYG2RKFD campaign highlights promotions and events to elevate sports tourism in the...

2018 Rockford City Market Vendor Application Now Open -  RCM Accepting Applications for New and Previous Vendors

RACVB Supports National Plan for Vacation Day -  Rockford region residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their time off

RACVB Announces Employee Promotion -  Nick Povalitis named Director of Sports Development

RACVB Releases New Go Guide for Visitors, Residents - ​ New guidebook highlights local attractions and experiences

Rockford Region Scores Winning Bid to Host Illinois Sports Tradeshow -  Sports Facilities, Hotels to be Showcased to Potential New Customers

Fifth Annual Stroll on State Draws Record Crowd with 82,500 in Attendance