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01/23/2025

Day SIX of Rockford Restaurant Week giveaways! Enter to win a $30 gift certificate and bottle of Vermillion wine from Salt.Rockford! 🍷 SALT. is offering an amazing 3 course menu for Rockford Restaurant Week.

To enter:
👉Follow Go Rockford and Salt.Rockford
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👉Tag a friend in the comments

🏆Winner announced Feb. 3

✨Please be aware of fake accounts, do not click links in messages or comments. We will never ask for credit card information. Winner will only be contacted by GoRockford's official page.

01/23/2025

Rockford Restaurant Week starts tomorrow!
📅 January 23rd - February 2nd

Join us at Lino's to celebrate this delicious occasion with exclusive specials you won’t want to miss.

Dine-In 3 Course Meal $40 per person (E State Location Only)

Carryout Specials (E State & Riverside Locations)
🍗 Duane’s Famous Wings $12.99
🥗 Celeste’s Salmon Salad $17.49
🧀 Nonna’s Family Pan 3-Cheese Lasagna (Serves 9) $63.75

Thursday only our Chicken ala Lino will not only be available at our E State location but it will also be available at our Riverside location while supplies last

Call Us After 11:00 AM to reserve your table or place an order
We are so excited to be part of this great community event again!

01/22/2025

Day FIVE of 17 days of Rockford Restaurant Week giveaways! This is your chance to win 5 $20 gift cards ($100 value) to Murphy's Pub!! ☘ During restaurant week, head to Murphy's for their special fish fry bundled meal deal.

To enter:
👉Follow Go Rockford and Murphy's Pub
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🏆Winner announced Feb. 3

✨Please be aware of fake accounts, do not click links in messages or comments. We will never ask for credit card information. Winner will only be contacted by GoRockford's official page.

01/22/2025

The 39th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition is back TODAY!❄️

Teams from across Illinois compete Jan. 22-25 for a chance to represent the state at the 2026 U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition. 🏆 High school teams will also carve out their best for local bragging rights.

⏰ Sculptures are on display daily from sunrise to 10 p.m. at Sinnissippi Park, and you can drive or walk through to check them out! 🏞️ Parking is limited at the park, but overflow parking is available at the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens lot just across IL 251/N 2nd St.

📍Sinnissippi Park | 1401 N. 2nd St. Rockford, IL

✨ Don’t miss these amazing works of art—they’ll remain up as long as the weather allows! Pictured are past sculptures, we will share the 2025 sculptures when they are completed.

01/21/2025

Day FOUR of 17 days of Rockford Restaurant Week giveaways! Win a $25 gift card to Salamone's Cherry Valley! 🍝 Give them a follow and check out their special dinner for 2 for Rockford Restaurant Week!

To enter:
👉Follow Go Rockford and Salamone's Cherry ValleySalamone's Cherry Valley
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🏆Winner announced Feb. 3

✨Please be aware of fake accounts, do not click links in messages or comments. We will never ask for credit card information. Winner will only be contacted by GoRockford's official page.

01/21/2025

🍽️ It's almost Rockford Restaurant Week! Check out our restaurant week guide to make the most of your 11 day foodie adventure! From Jan. 23 – Feb. 2, treat your taste buds and support local!

Welcome to the 5th annual Rockford Restaurant Week! We’re here to help you make the most of this 11-day culinary experience across the Rockford region. This year, you can enjoy your favorite participating restaurants throughout two consecutive weekends from Jan. 23 - Feb. 2. By taking part in Rest...

01/20/2025

Day THREE of 17 days of Rockford Restaurant Week giveaways! Cantina Taco is offering up a $25 gift card valid at either location. 🌮 Visit Cantina during Rockford Restaurant Week for their bundled meal deal of two Screw City tacos, side of rice and beans, and choice of drink!

To enter:
👉Follow Go Rockford
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🏆Winner announced Feb. 3

✨Please be aware of fake accounts, do not click links in messages or comments. We will never ask for credit card information. Winner will only be contacted by GoRockford's official page.

01/19/2025

It's day Two of 17 days of giveaways as we gear up for Rockford Restaurant Week! Today's giveaway is a $50 gift certificate to Dairyhäus, + a Dairyhaus hoodie, sweatpants, and t-shirt! Don't forget to check out their special for restaurant week: $7 ice cream flights! 🍦

To enter:
👉Follow Go Rockford
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🏆Winner announced Feb. 3

✨Please be aware of fake accounts, do not click links in messages or comments. We will never ask for credit card information. Winner will only be contacted by GoRockford's official page.

01/18/2025

Introducing our Rockford Restaurant Week offering! This special will be available in addition to our main menu. Come out and support your local restaurants from January 23rd - February 2nd✨🍴

01/18/2025

It's day ONE of 17 days of giveaways as we prepare for the start of Rockford Restaurant Week! Today we're giving out a Cheezy’s Grilled Cheeses gift bundle including stickers, a shirt, and $50 Gift Certificate. 🧀 Visit Cheezy's during Rockford Restaurant Week for their bundle meal deal of an original grilled cheese, Mrs. Fisher's Chips, choice of drink, and freshly baked cookie. Show them some love by giving a follow!

To enter:
👉Follow Go Rockford
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🏆Winner announced Feb. 3

✨Please be aware of fake accounts, do not click links in messages or comments. We will never ask for credit card information. Winner will only be contacted by GoRockford's official page.

01/18/2025

Rockford Restaurant Week is serving up something extra special this year—17 days of incredible prizes from your favorite local restaurants! 🍔🌮🍝

Starting Sat. Jan. 18, we’ll host a daily giveaway for 17 days straight! Each giveaway features a gift card or prize from a participating Rockford restaurant.
✨ That means 17 chances for YOU to win!

How to enter:
👉Follow
👉Like each post
👉Tag a friend

Celebrate Rockford’s amazing food scene and enjoy the chance to treat yourself to some local flavor.

01/17/2025

🌟 SNAP, SHARE & WIN! 🌟
Foodies and photo lovers, this is YOUR moment! 📸✨ This Rockford Restaurant Week, we’re inviting you to capture the magic by joining the Rockford Restaurant Week Photo Challenge. Check in starting Jan. 23 until Feb. 2 to enter for a chance to win an incredible Hidden Creek Estates Prize Package which includes:

🏡 An Overnight Stay at Oakview Suite
🍷 Wine Tasting for 6 Guests
💳 $100 Restaurant Gift Card

Here’s how enter:
👉 Sign up for the Rockford Restaurant Week Photo Challenge (sign up automatically gives you 1 entry)
👉 Check in at participating restaurants and capture your experience
👉 Follow Go Rockford and Hidden Creek Estates

Earn up to 4 badges by completing check-ins at participating restaurants, and each badge gives you additional entries into the gift package drawing!

🏆 Winner announced: Feb. 3
✨ Ready to enter? Click here: https://experience.gorockford.com/gorockford/rockford-restaurant-week-photo-challenge

01/17/2025

Check out our guide to the weekend! 👇
https://www.gorockford.com/events/

01/16/2025

Snow and cold temps bring endless fun to the Rockford Region! Winter doesn’t have to mean staying inside. Discover exciting activities and places to visit that will cure your boredom. Check out our blog for ways to create an unforgettable winter day! ☃

Winter doesn’t necessarily mean long days stuck inside, sheltering from the cold. You can cure your boredom with several different fun activities and places to visit in the Rockford region. Here are some things you can fill your day with to create an entertaining winter day!

01/14/2025

The 12th annual Stroll on State, presented by Illinois Bank & Trust, was in full swing on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Midwest’s Best Holiday Fest supports the revitalization efforts in downtown Rockford and is also a strong economic driver for local businesses during Small Business Saturday. Rockford area residents and visitors came together to enjoy and support a day highlighted by the City’s tree lighting ceremony, parade, fireworks, Santa visits, live music on two stages, and opportunities to shop and support local businesses. The GoRockford team produces the event with support, services and donations nearly 100 community partners, volunteers and sponsors.

Stroll on State continues to boost the local economy with strong attendance and participation numbers each year. Despite frigid temperatures at the 2024 event, this year an estimated 60,000 guests bundled up and celebrated in downtown Rockford for the coldest Stroll on State to date.

“For our GoRockford team, it’s deeply rewarding to see how an idea aimed at uniting the community has grown into something so widely recognized and that brings joy and positivity to those who get to experience it” said John Groh, GoRockford president/CEO. “It’s through the power of connection and collaboration that we bring the magic of Stroll to downtown Rockford in such a big way. We are thankful that this event continues to drive downtown’s growth and offers a significant boost to local businesses during the holiday season.”

01/13/2025

🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening at the IRONMAN Foundation event on February 15th at the Rockford IceHogs vs. Springfield Thunderbirds game! 🏒

This special night includes:
🏆 Bryan Bickell’s jersey retirement – an emotional and historic moment for hockey fans!
🌟 Support for the IRONMAN Foundation – your ticket purchase helps fund meaningful community initiatives.

🎟️ Bonus: Secure your seats in the lower level, and you’ll be entered to win:
👟 A pair of HOKA running shoes
🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ A 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford – Illinois Race Prize Pack

This event also builds excitement for the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford-Illinois taking place on June 22, 2025!

Don’t miss this incredible evening of hockey, celebration, and making a difference.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Ironmanfoundation2?fbclid=IwY2xjawHo_vJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUaZc7XmSFRyJfGvXFzZVZ8JUGzhaCUEYhQTXmev1JeikL4xh5bGJPGFeA_aem_FeTAFOf7xFCWO6OC5NG71Q

01/13/2025

We are excited to announce that the AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO U.S. will be held at the BMO Center in Rockford on February 10-11, 2026! 👏

IceHogs and AHL executives, City of Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Winnebago County Chairman Joseph Chiarelli, President/CEO of Go Rockford John Groh, and other local leaders will speak to media about this extraordinary opportunity for the City of Rockford at a press conference on Monday, Jan. 13 at 11:00 AM at the BMO Center.

🔗: https://shorturl.at/mU6b1

01/13/2025

❄️⛷Ready to shred, sled, and make some snowy memories? Alpine Hills Adventure Park in Rockford is your ultimate winter playground! From tubing down the hills to snowboarding thrills, there's fun for everyone. Grab your gear and bring the family for an unforgettable day in the snow! 🛷🏂❄️

📍Alpine Hills Adventure Park | 4402 Larson Ave. Rockford, IL 61108