Join Us! “🔥 Rockford’s Biggest Fiesta! 🔥” SAME LOCATION AS LAST YEAR! Tamale Showdown: Who makes the best? Midwest Food Fest: Explore Latin American flavors. Lowrider Show & Hop Contest. Lucha Libre Action! Plus Jalapeño Eating & Pin-Up Contests. Live Music & Dance: Ballet Folklorico, Aztec Dancers. Art, Vendors, &Continue Reading

Join Us! Enjoy an old-style Saturday Night Social in the Wakefield Schoolhouse! Help us make this a Saturday Night to remember, whether the Schoolhouse is where you first fell in love with Folklore Village, or whether you’ve yet to experience it. We’ll enjoy Folklore Village dances and games, a laContinue Reading

Join Us! Yes, there is something good happening — and the Trippers Band is proof. For over 13 years, this group of local musicians has brought joy, nostalgia, and toe-tapping tunes to senior communities throughout the region. Known for their informal “jam-band” style, the Trippers create a welcoming, old-fashioned circleContinue Reading

Join Us! Calling all Halloween lovers: grab your costumes, candy bags, good spirits and a flashlight—this family-friendly event at Stonefield is the best way to experience a safe but spooky fright! Come visit the historic home of Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey, and investigate the myriad mysteries that go bump in the night. The event features a troveContinue Reading

Join Us! Every year on the third Sunday in September, our community comes together for Bike the Barns. Bike the Barns is a full-day cycling adventure that embodies the mission of FairShare. Whether you’re a casual rider or a seasoned cyclist, you’ll travel scenic country roads throughout the ride and stop atContinue Reading

Join Us! KG & The Ranger bring the spirit of the American West to life through harmony yodeling, classic cowboy songs, and dazzling rope tricks. This award-winning duo captivates audiences with vintage Western style, engaging stories, and a deep love for the music of the singing cowboys. Their performances featureContinue Reading

Things to know Pick into a wide-mouth canning jar for $25.00. Pick into a standard canning jar for $15.00. Take home as many flowers as you can fit in the jar. We wrap your bouquet for travel. Jar not included in price. Purchase a jar for $5 or a FVO etched jar for $10. Tables are interspersed throughout theContinue Reading

Where Love Reigns and Art ShinesOne of the most interesting things to do in Illinois!See 27 unique rooms!A Romantic Dream of Love and Art! You will find it in paintings, sculptures, emblazoned across the ballroom Musician’s Balcony, on a custom-made china service, and even memorialized in stained glass. Love andContinue Reading

Join US! The Millwork Night Market is an independent farmers’ market featuring local food, art, and other unique goods. Our goal is to connect shoppers with the amazing farmers, producers, artists and artisans that we have in the tri-state area, while also providing a unique nightlife experience. When:2025 SEASON DATESContinue Reading