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Rockford City Market
Presented by Rockford Health System
Rockford City Market was launched in 2010 as a collaborative effort to help bring new life to downtown Rockford.
It includes local growers and vendors who sell natural products, like vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and healthy snacks, as well as artisans and vendors with unique offerings. Most vendors and performers come from a 150-mile radius, ensuring locally grown produce and unique retail items.
The event aims to create a weekly tradition that draws people into the heart of the city, creating a vibrant community center and increasing business at downtown shops and restaurants.
The market also serves as an incubator for new businesses. Vendors have the opportunity to test their product sales at the market and take advantage of opportunities for mentoring that will help them expand their business and hopefully lead to new storefronts downtown.
In 2011 Rockford City Market drew approximately 40,000 people into the heart of the community during the season and increased traffic at existing businesses.
When
June-October
Every Friday Rain or Shine
3-8 p.m. before Labor Day
3-7 p.m. after Labor Day
Where
Water Street between State and Jefferson Streets in downtown Rockford.
Rockford City Market is a collaborative effort of several agencies, including Rock River Development Partnership, River District Association, the City of Rockford and Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
