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Be Part of the Action: Volunteers Needed for IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford – Illinois Triathlon
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Rockford, IL — In just a few weeks, the Rockford community will welcome approximately 2,500 athletes and over 7,500 spectators to the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford-Illinois triathlon on June 22.
GoRockford Named 2025 National Sports Tourism Organization of the Year
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Rockford, IL – GoRockford, the region’s destination marketing and management organization, has been named the 2025 Sports Tourism Organization of the Year by the Sports Events & Tourism Association…
Rockford Branded Car in NASCAR Race on April 19
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Rockford, IL - NASCAR fans nationwide will get a glimpse of Rockford at 200 miles per hour when they watch the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ North Carolina Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham Speedway on…
Puri Cup College Showcase and Puri Champions Cup Back in Rockford
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What: GoRockford and Rockford Park District are thrilled to welcome the Puri Cup College Showcase and Puri Champions Cup to the Rockford Region. The youth soccer tournaments, hosted by Rockford…
Top Collegiate Table Tennis Players to Compete in Rockford at 2025 Nationals
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What: GoRockford and Rockford Park District are pleased to welcome the return of the 2025 National Collegiate Table Tennis Championships, hosted by the National Collegiate Table Tennis Association…
GoRockford & Rep. Maurice West Announce Nearly $190,000 in State Grant Funding to 51 Area Restaurant
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ROCKFORD, IL — GoRockford (formerly Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) is pleased to announce recipients of its third round of restaurant grants, targeted to local eateries still struggling…
AAU Grand Prix Rockin’ Rockford Returns
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What: GoRockford and Rockford Park District are pleased to welcome back the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Progressive Volleyball Events for AAU Grand Prix Club Volleyball Rockin’ Rockford tournament.
Rockford Restaurant Week ‘Best of’ Award Winners Announced
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GoRockford is excited to announce the winners of the Rockford Restaurant Week 2025 Best of Awards. This year, a record 65 businesses participated in Restaurant Week and offered fixed price menus or…
IHSA Girls Bowling State Finals Return to Rockford
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What: GoRockford and The Cherry Bowl are pleased to welcome back the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 2025 IHSA Girls Bowling State Finals. The event will feature 24 teams competing for the…
Third Round of Restaurant Relief Grant Expands Eligibility to Bars and Coffee Shops
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ROCKFORD, IL — Illinois State Representative Maurice West, D-Rockford and GoRockford (formerly Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) are launching the third round of state-funded “Restaurant…
Stroll on State: Uniting Community, Sparking Downtown Energy, Spreading Holiday Cheer
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The 12 th annual Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, was in full swing on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Midwest’s Best Holiday Fest supports the revitalization efforts in downtown…
Midwest Winter Roundball Tourney to Debut in Rockford, Jan. 11
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GoRockford, the Rockford Park District and Hallstrom F.I.R.E Basketball are pleased to welcome 34 teams to the Rockford region on Saturday, Jan. 11 for the first Midwest Winter Roundball Tourney.
Rockford Area Coffee Trail Launches Digital Passport to Explore Local
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The GoRockford team (formerly the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) is excited to announce the launch of the Rockford Area Coffee Trail, a digital passport designed for coffee enthusiasts to…
Stroll on State: the Midwest’s Best Holiday Fest Returns to Rockford with Big Announcements
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GoRockford (formerly the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) is excited to announce the 12 th annual Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, is set for Saturday, November 30 in…
Rockford Region Welcomes Team Illinois’ Fall Invitational and Showcase this Weekend
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Rockford, IL – The GoRockford team is excited to welcome Team Illinois to the Rockford region for the Fall Lacrosse Invitational and Showcase. The top Midwest Lacrosse teams will compete this…