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Rockton Pelican Fest 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Save the date to celebrate the annual return of the American White Pelicans and other migrating birds to the Rock River. Together, The Natural Land Institute, The Sinnissippi Audubon Society, The Village of Rockton, and JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery present a day filled with activities and sights sure to delight everyone. Learn about and meet some interesting birds while visiting several educational / environmental booths. Stroll along the historic streets, shops, and restaurants of downtown Rockton for an entertaining day.
Stateline Mass Transit District will be providing free shuttle bus service from Rockton to the Nygren Wetland Preserve Overlook throughout the festival. There you will be greeted by a knowledgeable volunteer to talk about birds and other wildlife.For you birders: Don’t miss the Early Bird Walk at 7:30am meeting at the Nygren Wetland Overlook presented by Sinnissippi Audubon
For shirt pre-order visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988134207935?aff=oddtdtcreator
Find out all the event details at https://rocktonpelicanfest.weebly.com/

Rockton River Market
2026-05-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, May 20th
Band: Piper Kei
Headline sponsor: TJ’s Hauling Service, LLC
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing food vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Rockton River Market
2026-05-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, May 27th
Band: Tony Rocker
Headline sponsor: open
Farmer’s Market (last Wednesday of each month during the River Market)
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing booths! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Check out Tony Rocker on May 27th
Tony Rocker is an Elvis Tribute Artist who is sure to get your toes tapping!

Rockton River Market
2026-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, June 3rd
Band: The Stevee Nix
Headline Sponsor: First Northern Credit Union
Kids Sponsor: open
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Rockton River Market
2026-06-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, June 10th
Band: The Sensations
Headline Sponsor: open
Kids Sponsor: Cornerstone Credit Union
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Summerpalooza - Health & Wellness
2026-06-14 14:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
The first of three block parties focused on families and friends getting together. We encourage folks to come to Downtown Rockton earlier one the day of the event to support the Ironman racers through the bike leg of the triathlon. During the event we will have triathlon-based kids activities as well as relaxing musical entertainment. Get your kiddos out to touch a truck! We will have 2 large trucks to enjoy.
Find out more by checking the Facebook page.

Old Settlers Days
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-21 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Old Settlers Days is organized by the Rockton Lions Club. This four day event occurs every summer in Settlers Park in Rockton, Illinois. It as become a great place for families to enjoy some fun at the carnival and for folks to enjoy amazing music – both local and national. They’ve hosted talent such as, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, Warren Zeiders, Nate Smith, Jake Owen, Montgomery Gentry, Nelly, Chris Jansen, Sam Hunt, Chris Young, Lee Brice, Thomas Rhett, Jamey Johnson, Flo Rida, Nelly, and Billy Currington to name a few.
This favorite event of the community relies on the dedicated efforts of community volunteers and the generous support of our sponsors.
All funds raised go directly back into the Rockton community, supporting various local organizations and initiatives. While they do have paid security staff to ensure the safety of our attendees, no one involved in planning the festival is paid. At this year’s festival, we will highlight some of the organizations we’ve donated to over the past year.
See links for lineup and tickets!

Rockton River Market
2026-06-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, June 24th
Band: Hank’s Neighbors
Headline Sponsor: Buckets n Blooms
Kids Sponsor: The Rockton Handyman
Farmer’s Market (last Wednesday of each month during the River Market)
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.

Rockton River Market
2026-07-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, July 1st
Band: That Girl
Kids Activity: Face Painting from Antsy Pants
Macktown Living History Demonstration: Native Games
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.

Rockton River Market
2026-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, July 8th
Band: STEREOtype
Headline Sponsor: Members Alliance Credit Union
Kids Activity: Bouncy house from Stateline Bounce House Rentals
Kids Activity Sponsor: Hononegah Women’s Club
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.

Downtown Rockton Summer Sidewalk Sale
2026-07-11 10:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Join us for a shopping extravaganza!
Many of our businesses downtown and nearby have special sales going on. Check back to this page to get updates as the sales info rolls out!
Sales so far:
Ric-Rac
Stop in to check out 40% off item beginning
Friday and ending at 7pm on Saturday!
Truly Treasured
BIG Blowout Sale with sales tags offering 25%, 50%, and 75% off items. Also, 20% off storewide excluding gift vendors. Enter their drawing for one of their prize baskets!

Summerpalooza - Celebrating Our 250th
2026-07-11 16:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
The second of three block parties focused on celebrating the 250th anniversary of the USA! Special events honoring the men and women of the Rockton VFW. Additional fun includes two great bands, demonstrations by Macktown Living History, and face painting and more from Reverent Henna!
ALSO join us for the Summer Sidewalk Sale – this fun event will be at the same time as our Summerpalooza and will also be in Downtown Rockton.
Find out more by checking the Facebook page.

Rockton River Market
2026-07-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, July 15th
Band: Three Good Men
Kids Activity: Face Painting from Antsy Pants
Macktown Living History Demonstration: Corn Husk Dolls
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.

Rockton River Market
2026-07-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, July 22nd
Band: Rollin’ Whiskey
Headline Sponsor: Envoy Mortgage – Sarah Spradlin
Kids Activity: Bouncy house from Stateline Bounce House Rentals
Kids Sponsor: Lighthouse Speech Therapy
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.

Christmas in July Pub Crawl
2026-07-25 20:00 - 23:30 | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Put on your best Santa getup
and join us for this fun, summer pub crawl! Come out beginning at 8pm and bring some friends to make memories.

Participating locations include: Ye Olde Pub, Pokie’s, Rookie’s, Rockton American Legion, Rockton Inn, After the Vine, Salli’s, Al’s, and FIBS!

Rockton River Market
2026-07-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, July 29th
Band: Some Friends of MineFarmer’s Market Week!Kids Activity: Bouncy house from Stateline Bounce House RentalsKids Sponsor: Lighthouse Speech TherapyMacktown Living History Demonstration: Various Games
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.

Rockton River Market
2026-08-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, August 5th
Band: Nauti Nauti
Headline Sponsor: Peterson & Co. Homes, REAL Broker, LLC
Kids Activity: Bounce house from Stateline Bounce House Rentals
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing food vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Rockton River Market
2026-08-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, August 12th
Band: Bootleg Soul
Kids Activity: Face painting by Face Paint Pizzazz
Macktown Living History Demonstration: Make a book & MLH stamps
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing food vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Summerpalooza - Old School OSD
2026-08-15 16:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Summerpalooza – Old School OSD
Join us for a block party with a throwback theme to the Old OSD’s when they were downtown! We are taking a page from Rockton’s past and having a country/western style event. The third (and final for 2026) of three block parties focused on enjoying our downtown and summer days!
We have not one but TWO Headliner bands! They will be sure to get you dancing and make the night one to remember.
We will have lots things to remind us of the way OSD was including hay bails, pork chops for sale, and glowing things to make the night bright! Bring out your country gear to kick the dust up on Main Street.
In addition to the two great bands, we will also have demonstrations by Macktown Living History, and facepainting and more from Reverent Henna!
Find out more by checking the Facebook page.

Rockton River Market
2026-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, August 19th
Band: Big Stuff
Kids Activity: Bounce House from Stateline Bounce House Rentals
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing food vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Rockton River Market
2026-08-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, August 26th
Band: Random AF
Headline Sponsor: First Northern Credit Union
Farmer’s Market week!
Kids Activity: Face art from Antsy Pants
Macktown Living History Demonstration: Sensory Box
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing food vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm excluding the week of June 17th. Swing by beginning May 20th through August 26th.

Rockton River Market
2026-09-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, September 2nd
(Rain date from June 10th)
Band: The Sensations
Kids Activity: Body art from Face Paint Pizzaz
Kids Sponsor: Cornerstone Credit Union
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm.

Rockton River Market
2026-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Wednesday, September 9th(rain date from July 24th)
Band: Hank’s NeighborsHeadline Sponsor: Buckets n BloomsKids Sponsor: The Rockton HandymanFarmer’s Market (last Wednesday of each month during the River Market)
Join us each Wednesday over the summer to listen to great live music, eat at food trucks, and shop with amazing craft vendors! Event is from 5pm – 8pm in Settlers Park. Swing by through September 2nd.
