Rockton River Market
2025-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULEVENDOR APPLICATION PACKET
Come for the shopping, stay for the music! The Rockton River Market provides a comfortable atmosphere with food trucks, drinks, and local artisans. Live local music is provided for entertainment.
Click Here to view this year’s entertainment schedule.
Click Here to view the application packet if you’re interested in becoming a market vendor.
Coming soon! The 2025 vendor map.
Click Here to visit our photo gallery from the 2022 season.

Rockford IRONMAN Spectator Party
2025-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Join us in Downtown Rockton for the premier spectator extravaganza focused on YOU, the spectators! During the 56-mile biking portion of the Rockford IRONMAN, athletes will bike through Downtown Rockton. Shops and restaurants will be open to keep you busy as you await your athlete’s arrival, and we’ll also be hosting lots of fun activities at Settlers Park – right along the bike route! We’ll have food trucks, sign making stations, yoga sessions, and the most fun, minimally-athletic spectator obstacle course!

Rockton River Market
2025-06-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-02 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-13 17:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULEVENDOR APPLICATION PACKET
Come for the shopping, stay for the music! The Rockton River Market provides a comfortable atmosphere to shop for handmade items, fruits, and vegetables. Live local music is provided for entertainment.
Click Here to view this year’s entertainment schedule.
Click Here to view the application packet if you’re interested in becoming a market vendor.
Coming soon! The 2025 vendor map.
Click Here to visit our photo gallery from the 2022 season.

Summerpalooza
2025-07-12 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Rockton, 110 East Main Street, Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
We’re blocking off the first block of West Main Street for food, fun, activities and more. Each date has a theme, so dress to impress! June 7 – patriotic; July 12 – seaside shenanigans; and Aug. 9 – a Hawaiian luau.

Rockton Easter Egg Hunt 2026
2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt! This year’s event will be April 4th beginning at 10am.
Downtown Rockton businesses and the Village of Rockton are teaming up to bring you a delightfully fun, simple Easter Egg Hunt at Settlers Park.
Participants should gather at the flagpole promptly by the 10am start. Kids will start behind the starting barricades and staggered by age groups. All kids will be limited to a specific number of eggs depending upon the number of participants. BACK THIS YEAR: a few special tickets will be hidden in select eggs to exchange for bigger prizes thanks to your Downtown Rockton merchants!
The Easter bunny will visit and be available to take pictures with kids for a cute spring photo after the event.
PARENTS/ADULTS: please help keep kids in check so there are eggs for all.

May Day Faerie Festival
2026-05-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Settlers Park, 150 E. Hawick St., Rockton, IL, 61072, United States
The May Day Faerie Festival is a celebration of whimsy and fun!
Grab your wings, your wands, and your best fae flair to join the magic beginning at 11am. Included in this FREE event you will find enchanting vendors and whimsical activities around every corner.
Meet at Settlers Park in Rockton to participate. More details to come!

Rockton Pelican Fest 2026
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | 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.
