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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!

July Events

RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

 Jeff Keefer Live

Sat

27

Jul

Jeff Keefer Live

7:00 PM @ RBI / Bourbon Street Lounge

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

28

Jul

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Screw City Tavern

Screw City Tavern

 Pups On The Patio!! Featuring Alex Gustafson Playing Tunes

Sun

28

Jul

Pups On The Patio!! Featuring Alex Gustafson Playing Tunes

1:00 PM @ Screw City Tavern

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August Events

Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

02

Aug

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Rockford Park District

Rockford Park District

 Music in the Park: Sinnissippi Jams V3

Sat

03

Aug

Music in the Park: Sinnissippi Jams V3

1:00 PM @ Sinnissippi Music Shell

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

04

Aug

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

05

Aug

TACo

5:30 PM @ Rockford Public Library

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

Wed

07

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Reed & Waddy

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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BMO Center

BMO Center

 Alice Cooper

Wed

07

Aug

Alice Cooper

8:00 PM @ BMO Center

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Thu

08

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market - National Farmers Market Week!

Fri

09

Aug

Rockford City Market - National Farmers Market Week!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Rockford Park District

Rockford Park District

 Music in the Park: Sinnissippi Jams V4

Sat

10

Aug

Music in the Park: Sinnissippi Jams V4

2:15 PM @ Sinnissippi Music Shell

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The Pottery Lounge

The Pottery Lounge

 Swiftie Par-TAY-Late Night Edition

Sat

10

Aug

Swiftie Par-TAY-Late Night Edition

7:30 PM @ The Pottery Lounge

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

11

Aug

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Historic Auto Attractions

Historic Auto Attractions

 Cruise Night

Wed

14

Aug

Cruise Night

5:00 PM @ Historic Auto Attractions

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Evan Christian

Wed

14

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Evan Christian

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Rockford Park District

Rockford Park District

 Music in the Park: Piper Road Spring Band

Thu

15

Aug

Music in the Park: Piper Road Spring Band

7:00 PM @ Sinnissippi Music Shell

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

16

Aug

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

Fri

16

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Steve McClanahan

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Rockford Park District

Rockford Park District

 Music in the Park: Sinnissippi Jams V5

Sat

17

Aug

Music in the Park: Sinnissippi Jams V5

1:00 PM @ Sinnissippi Music Shell

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

18

Aug

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

Thu

22

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Gabriel Datcu

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

23

Aug

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Jestin Jay Trio

Fri

23

Aug

Summer Concert Series: Jestin Jay Trio

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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The Pottery Lounge

The Pottery Lounge

 Harry Potter-y Trivia Paint Night

Fri

23

Aug

Harry Potter-y Trivia Paint Night

6:00 PM @ The Pottery Lounge

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

25

Aug

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

30

Aug

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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September Events

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

01

Sep

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

06

Sep

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Three Good Men

Fri

06

Sep

Summer Concert Series: Three Good Men

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

08

Sep

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

09

Sep

TACo

5:30 PM @ Rockford Public Library

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Historic Auto Attractions

Historic Auto Attractions

 Cruise Night

Wed

11

Sep

Cruise Night

5:00 PM @ Historic Auto Attractions

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Evan Christian

Thu

12

Sep

Summer Concert Series: Evan Christian

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

13

Sep

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Franchesco’s Ristorante

Franchesco’s Ristorante

 Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli Band

Fri

13

Sep

Summer Concert Series: Vince Chiarelli Band

6:00 PM @ Franchesco’s Ristorante

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

15

Sep

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market!

Fri

20

Sep

Rockford City Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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Rockford Park District

Rockford Park District

 Glow in the Garden Festival

Fri

20

Sep

Glow in the Garden Festival

6:00 PM @ Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

22

Sep

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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Rockford City Market

Rockford City Market

 Rockford City Market - Harvest Days Market!

Fri

27

Sep

Rockford City Market - Harvest Days Market!

4:00 PM @ Rockford City Market

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

29

Sep

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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October Events

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

06

Oct

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

07

Oct

TACo

5:30 PM @ Rockford Public Library

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The Pottery Lounge

The Pottery Lounge

 Horror Movie Trivia & Paint Night

Fri

11

Oct

Horror Movie Trivia & Paint Night

6:00 PM @ The Pottery Lounge

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

13

Oct

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

20

Oct

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

27

Oct

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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November Events

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

03

Nov

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

04

Nov

TACo

5:30 PM @ Rockford Public Library

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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

 Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

Sun

10

Nov

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

17

Nov

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

24

Nov

Brunch, Boards, and Booze at The Top

10:00 AM @ The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

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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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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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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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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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