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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!

April Events

BMO Center

BMO Center

 IceHogs Game

Wed

16

Apr

IceHogs Game

7:00 PM @ BMO Center

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BMO Center

BMO Center

 IceHogs Game

Fri

18

Apr

IceHogs Game

7:00 PM @ BMO Center

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Hoo Haven

Hoo Haven

 HOO HAVEN Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Sat

19

Apr

HOO HAVEN Wine Tasting Fundraiser

6:00 PM @ IBEW Local 364

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Easter Brunch @ Fresco & Franchesco's

Sun

20

Apr

Easter Brunch @ Fresco & Franchesco's

10:00 AM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Lino’s

Lino’s

 Artisan Series: The Next Pour

Wed

23

Apr

Artisan Series: The Next Pour

6:00 PM @ Lino’s

$85.00

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May Events

Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

01

May

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

03

May

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

08

May

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

14

May

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

15

May

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

17

May

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

21

May

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

22

May

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

28

May

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

29

May

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

Fri

30

May

Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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June Events

Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

Wed

04

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

05

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

05

Jun

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

07

Jun

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

11

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

12

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

12

Jun

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

19

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

19

Jun

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Swedish Historical Society

Swedish Historical Society

 Midsommar Feast 2025

Sat

21

Jun

Midsommar Feast 2025

10:00 AM @ Swedish Historical Society

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

21

Jun

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

25

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

26

Jun

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

Fri

27

Jun

Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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July Events

Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

Wed

02

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

03

Jul

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

05

Jul

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

09

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

10

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

10

Jul

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

Fri

11

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

16

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

17

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

17

Jul

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

Fri

18

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

19

Jul

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

24

Jul

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

24

Jul

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

31

Jul

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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August Events

Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

Fri

01

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

02

Aug

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

Wed

06

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

07

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

07

Aug

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

Fri

08

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

Thu

14

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Cole Brandt

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

14

Aug

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

16

Aug

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

20

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

21

Aug

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

Fri

22

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Wed

27

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

5:30 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Trivia Time with King Trivia

Thu

28

Aug

Trivia Time with King Trivia

6:30 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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September Events

Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

06

Sep

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

Fri

12

Sep

Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Bourbon Street Lounge

Bourbon Street Lounge

 Family & Fun Fun Night

Sat

20

Sep

Family & Fun Fun Night

4:00 PM @ Bourbon Street Lounge

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