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Welcome to Rockford Buzz, your one-stop directory for all the exciting food and drink events happening in the vibrant city of Rockford! We have curated a comprehensive list of beer and wine tastings, special dinner events, new menu releases, and much more - all with a strong focus on locally owned businesses in the greater Rockford area. Our aim is to showcase the culinary treasures and unique experiences that make Rockford IL a true food lover's paradise.

At Rockford Buzz, we understand that the charm of Rockford lies in its local flavor, and that's why we have dedicated ourselves to promoting independent restaurants, bars, and eateries, helping them gain the recognition they deserve. Our platform allows you to explore the best of what Rockford IL has to offer, be it farm-to-table dining experiences, cozy gastropubs, or hidden gems offering a taste of global cuisine.

For wine enthusiasts, our directory features exclusive wine tastings and wine pairing dinners, giving you the chance to sample a range of delightful wines sourced from local vineyards or handpicked by expert sommeliers. Beer lovers can also enjoy a variety of events centered around craft breweries, tap takeovers, and beer-themed dinners, as well as opportunities to meet local brewers and learn about the art of brewing.

New menu releases are an essential part of the Rockford Buzz experience, and we take pride in sharing the latest culinary creations from Rockford's talented chefs. Whether it's a seasonal menu reflecting the best of the region's produce or a themed event offering a unique gastronomic adventure, you'll find it all right here.

But that's not all! Rockford Buzz also highlights special dinner events that showcase the diverse culinary scene in Rockford IL. From pop-up dining experiences and chef collaborations to charity dinners and food festivals, our platform ensures that you never miss out on any of the delicious happenings in town.

So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Rockford IL with Rockford Buzz. Your taste buds will thank you!

November Events

RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

 Thanksgiving Pregame!

Thu

28

Nov

Thanksgiving Pregame!

7:00 AM @ RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 2024 All Star Comedy Show

Fri

29

Nov

2024 All Star Comedy Show

9:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Screw City Tavern

Screw City Tavern

 Rolling Whiskey

Sat

30

Nov

Rolling Whiskey

8:00 PM @ Screw City Tavern

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December Events

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

01

Dec

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Rockford Public Library

Rockford Public Library

 TACo

Mon

02

Dec

TACo

5:30 PM @ Rockford Public Library

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Lino’s

Lino’s

 Glow Christmas Party

Fri

06

Dec

Glow Christmas Party

5:00 PM @ Lino's

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The Pottery Lounge

The Pottery Lounge

 Ornament Painting Party

Fri

06

Dec

Ornament Painting Party

6:00 PM @ The Pottery Lounge

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Lucha Cantina

Lucha Cantina

 The Lucha Cantina Christmas Comedy Nite

Fri

06

Dec

The Lucha Cantina Christmas Comedy Nite

7:30 PM @ Lucha Cantina

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Lino’s

Lino’s

 Mercato Holiday Market

Sat

07

Dec

Mercato Holiday Market

12:00 PM @ Lino’s

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

08

Dec

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

11

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

 Christmas Board Painting at Bourbon Street Lounge Walk-In Make & Takes

Wed

11

Dec

Christmas Board Painting at Bourbon Street Lounge Walk-In Make & Takes

5:00 PM @ RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

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Lino’s

Lino’s

 Wine & Dine Night at Lino's

Wed

11

Dec

Wine & Dine Night at Lino's

5:30 PM @ Lino’s

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

12

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

13

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

14

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Lino’s

Lino’s

 Pop-Up in the Parks A Candyland Christmas

Sat

14

Dec

Pop-Up in the Parks A Candyland Christmas

11:00 AM @ Lino’s

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

15

Dec

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

18

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Rockford Public Library

Rockford Public Library

 Me Want Cookie!

Wed

18

Dec

Me Want Cookie!

4:00 PM @ Rockford Public Library

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

19

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

20

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

21

Dec

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

22

Dec

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

29

Dec

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

01

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

02

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

03

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

04

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

08

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

09

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

10

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

11

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

 1985 Bears Super Bowl Watch Party

Sun

12

Jan

1985 Bears Super Bowl Watch Party

12:00 PM @ RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

15

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

16

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

17

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

18

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

22

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

23

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

24

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

25

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

29

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

30

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

31

Jan

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

01

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

05

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

06

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

07

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

08

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

12

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

13

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

14

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

15

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

19

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

20

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

21

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

22

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Wed

26

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Thu

27

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Fri

28

Feb

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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Anderson Japanese Gardens

Anderson Japanese Gardens

 Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

Sat

01

Mar

Coffee Shop & Fireside Music

11:00 AM @ Anderson Japanese Gardens

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