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Kids Night Out
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2013
June – August Huntington Rogue River Blues Series
( Tuesdays 7 – 9 pm , June 11 – August 13 ) Enjoy a pleasant summer evening listening to the smooth sound of the blues . See various artists perform live by the Rogue River in Garden Club Park .
June – October Rockford Farm Market
( Every Saturday 8am – 1pm , June 1 – October 26 ) Stock up on vegetables , fruits , fresh cut flowers , baked goods and organic foods . All Michigan grown . Located in the South Squires Street parking lot . See article on Page 24 .
July Rockford Area Kids Triathlon
( July 13 at Rockford High School ) Witness the excitement as kids 17 and younger compete in this challenging swimming / biking / running race to raise funds for DARE and Explorers programs . www . RockTri . com
Sidewalk Sales
( July 18 , 19 & 20 in Downtown Rockford ) Oh , the sales ! Strap on your shopping bag and find out with every step why Rockford is famous for its sidewalk sales .
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Start of Summer Celebration
August ARTaste of Rockford
( August 3 , 10am – 2pm , Downtown Rockford ) Tour downtown shops . See a showcase of Rockford-area artists . Sample foods from Rockford area restaurants . It ’ s a treat for the senses .
Reading Rocks in Rockford Festival
( August 10 in Downtown Rockford ) Celebrate the joy of reading and meet a cast of famous storybook characters .
Mitchell ’ s Run
( August 17 , 8:30am in Downtown Rockford ) Run or walk this 5K race to raise funds to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy . www . MitchellsRun . org
September Art in the Park
( September 7 ) Visit Garden Club Park to browse or purchase the work of many fine artists from the local area and around the state .
September / October Harvest Fest
( Two Weekends : September 28 & 29 and October 5 & 6 ) Enjoy live entertainment and the goodness of harvest time at this old-fashioned festival . Bring the kids for contests , food , hayrides , crafts and scarecrow making . It ’ s fun for the whole family .
November Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Open Houses
( Lighting Ceremony : Nov . 19 , 5:30pm . Open Houses : Nov . 20 & 21 , 5 – 8pm ) Celebrate the official beginning of the holiday season as Rockford switches on its holiday lights . Find the perfect gift as Rockford ’ s downtown shops extend their hours to offer you a unique candlelight shopping experience .
December Santa Parade
( December 7 , 11am ) Witness a Rockford-style Christmas parade filled with holiday spirit . After the parade , pictures with Santa await .
Christmas in Rockford
( Carriage Rides : December 12 , 13 , 19 & 20 ) Christmas in Rockford is a special experience . See the lights . Go on free carriage rides . Listen to carolers . Shops for gifts . Enjoy Rockford ’ s quaint surroundings .
Santa and his Reindeer
( December 11 & 18 , 6 – 8pm ) Meet Santa and his reindeer at the Rotary Pavilion on Squires Street . Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies .