I arrived here on a Saturday afternoon to see Trace Adkins in concert. Neat facility, albeit and…read morelittle congested. Parking was free but you had to drive a mile into what appeared to be a former working field to be hand parked by several people who where obviously hot and tired of parking cars. Entry fee was $6, which is cheap, in my book. They had all the traditional 4-H animals, food vendors, rides and games. The people watching was well worth the price of admission! I adored the small venue for the concert. Grand standing/assigned seats is the way to go! Departing was a bit of a disaster because at 10p at night there was no one there to direct traffic. That was a mess! All and all, a fun place, just plan to go without any time restrictions on where/when you need to be some place else.

30th Annual Fall Diddley Craft Show was a HUGE HIT!…read more Always nicely done, well laid out and organized.. It is perhaps one of the cleanest & most inclusive outdoor craft shows I have ever met... My sister's and I happily attend this EVERY year and while it is waayy out in Belvidere...it is always worth the drive.. Its a festive way to introduce the upcoming holidays, yet another year... This event was held Oct 11th & 12th (held once every year in October).. We went opening day, Saturday and arrived around 2:00pm.... Hours held: 9-5 on Sat. & 9-4 Sun. YES, it was super crowded, but it was a gorgeous day to be outside...just perfect for walking around the outdoor tents where you will find OVER 300 VENDORS showcasing some of the most unique, hand crafted original designs....everything from pottery, jewelry, soaps, naturally scented lotions, quilts, Fall, Halloween & Christmas decorations not to mention your favorite sports team, children & baby items...to any and all things dog and cat related; treats, warmers...candles, essential oils and aromatherapy rocks..the list is endless...its a great way to pickup a "gift" or treat yourself....They can even personalize various arts.... There is an outstanding display of folk art, wood carving, dried florals, painted and appliqued clothing, fine art, small local artesian shops selling chocolates, infused vinegars, jams, sauces, etc...to local designers with hand made scarves, ponchos, sweaters....an array of beautiful wood work designs....Vendors come from all over Illinois including Chicago.... All the displays are nicely organized and "eye catchy"...there is PLENTY of room to walk in between vendors & ailes, so although it is a popular event - you will not be "mobbed" or trampled over...Everyone is so friendly here.... We have ALWAYS found something we couldn't live without (and at times really didn't need), because EVERTYHING is hand made or crafted - you simply cannot leave without finding something you will fall in love with....There are treasures to be found here.... Many of the vendors have business cards ready to hand out - so if you find a designer you absolutely love - many times you can order through their website or phone since they can sell out of items here rather quickly...however, they do "stock" up for this event... The Festival also has numerous outdoor stalls to grab a "bite" while you sit at the nearby picnic tables...They have Funnel Cake stands, Kettle Corn, Cream Puffs, Cheese Curds, Kebobs, Homemade pies and coffee cakes for sale..Burgers, Dogs...something for everyone's palette while satisfying hunger.....You will see SOME kids and strollers here too - fyi. After coming here for years, we have found you can pretty much check out NEARLY all vendors within 2 hrs (or less). There are many "repeat" vendor's here we noticed, so it gets quicker, the more familiar you are coming here... We never pass up the Roasted Nut stand - candied too - with a variety of Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews...Sooo good.... There is a $6.00 admission fee, however, ALL proceeds from shows benefit McHenry County agencies concerned with mental health services..SO, YOU ARE SUPPORTING A CAUSE! If you have missed it this year - MARK your calendar's for next year!! It's a great way to spend a day, support your communities and spend money from some very TALENTED artists....

The worst "festival" I've ever been to in my life. Seriously so boring. I think I was there for…read morelike a half hour because there's seriously nothing to do. And now they're crying about a shirt.

I'm about to tell you a secret.....Harvard Milk Days…read more About an hour and a half, maybe two hours, north west of Chicago close to the Wisconsin state line, you'll find a small town called Harvard. Every year in late spring/early summer the entire town celebrates what is known as Harvard Milk Days. It started off in 1942 as a small celebration honoring dairy farmers but today has grown into a month of festivities, contests, and celebrations. It is the longest running festival in Illinois. The milk, the dairy industry's contribution and tradition continue to be the foundation for the festival. The festivities and contests include Antique Tractor Show, Bed Races (a must see!), Car and Bike Show, Prince and Princess Contest, Harvard Milk Day Queen Contest, Milk Run/Walk, Outdoor Grilling Competition, Carnival and more! One of the events that I didn't mention yet is the Milk Days Parade. The parade always takes place on the first Saturday in June rain or shine. The parade route is painted white---to symbolize milk, of course! The parade brings hundreds of thousands of people from all over to town. It's great for a wide range of ages. The children love seeing how much candy they can collect, the teens enjoy the freedom from their parents as they walk along the parade route and the adults enjoy the many parties and boozing. If you're looking for a small road trip to take this summer, this has got to be it! Even if you're not from Harvard, just show up during the first weekend in June...the people of this town will welcome you with open arms, plenty of kegs and will not let you leave disappointed! For all the other events I listed check out the website for info on registration and dates. http://www.milkdays.com/index.htm And of course, if you decide it's for you, let me know!

If you want to take a break from shopping at Woodmans, why not stop in at Fortunes and relax and…read moreplay a little on one of their slot machines. Very clean, well kept Store with friendly slot attendants.

i'm partial because i'm a Roger Clyne fan but this place rocks!…read more creative drinks, clean fun atmosphere. great sound. what else can you ask for?? miles was coming around seeing how everyone was doing. i'm from the western suburbs and we would kill for a cool place like this!! i move to chicago a few years ago and always heard mixed reviews of Rockford. False. Really nice downtown and this spot is most excellent! here's to life!

They happen to have a deal for 2 for $50 in an email I received so I decided to buy the deal or…read moreelse it was $36 individually. The event I attended was at the restaurant Lucha Cantina. It was a very fun event, the instructor was very enthusiastic and was great at interacting with the group. Overall, everything was setup perfectly from the brushes and canvases on the tables, to the clear instructions, and most importantly I had a fun time and my painting actually turned out great. I would definitely do another painting glass with them again.

This is all new construction. Very clean. Large, clean bathroom. They have a hotdog bar where you…read morecan make your own dogs. A stand up, display cooler has beer and non-alcoholic drinks. You pay at a counter. There are 4, 4-top tables with comfortable chairs. Slots seem to be the attraction here. Regulars stop here to get dogs and spend cash on slots. No music to speak of right now. 22" flat screen TV playing Happy Days with the sound brig the only ambient noise. There is nothing for kids here. I wouldn't bring them unless you bring a table-side distraction, such as coloring books, iPad, etc... For what this place is, it's nice, clean and safe. I will be back.

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I wanted to give an updated review based on an event the BMO Center and Rockford IceHogs just…read morehosted: the AHL All-Star Classic. This event was arguably the most fun I've had a hockey game EVER. The IceHogs & BMO staff did a great job managing the sold out crowd both nights of the classic. From opening the doors early to limiting capacity within the team store, I think they ran the event smoothly and professionally. The concessions staff did a great job too with having the lines move quickly. I also need to give a shout-out to all of the promotions and corporate partners tabling at this event. They did great with having staff greeting fans for the event and giving them swag to remember the experience. My favorite part was getting red heart Bubl'r glasses, which matched the event theming so well. There was also a huge table for everyone to make signs to cheer on their favorite all stars.

This is a great spot to catch Icehog Hockey! Every view in the house is a good view... except maybe…read morethe end zone when the Hogs are shooting on the opposite side. The tickets are affordable and especially if you wait until the day of to grab some discounted tickets. The food is overpriced, like all stadiums, but there are plenty of specials throughout the season to offset some of the costs. I recommend the BBQ counter by the balcony, which has meals with fries for $14. They are also great about having the local hockey clubs bring their kids on the ice. The product isn't the best, but you might catch some future NHLers, so it's worth stopping by.