September in Rockford, IL

Check out these great events happening in Rockford in September!  For more events happening in the Rockford Region, visit gorockford.com

Jive in Your Ear 2015        WHEN: Friday, September 4 - Saturday, September 5 WHERE: Nordlof Center and on Main Street downtown Independent Ear, Inc. and 815 Local Jive are bringing a live music festival back to downtown Rockford! This free event for all ages features live performances by regional talent including Pistol Pete, 99 Proof Devils, Taboo Blah Blah, Mono in Stereo, and more. The event is being held in support of In This Moment Organization, which raises funds for families impacted by suicide. (More info)

Greek Fest 2015         WHEN: Friday, September 11 - Sunday, September 13 WHERE: Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Downtown will be filled with the sounds of Greek music and the tantalizing aromas of Greek delicacies. There will be dancing (both modern and traditional Greek), food, baked goods, a raffle, and more. Friday night will also feature live music by local band Men of Our Times.(More info)

Greenwich Village Art Fair          WHEN: Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20 WHERE: Rockford Art Museum Greenwich Village Art Fair is the longest-running art fair of its kind in the Midwest. The annual two-day event (held rain or shine) features artwork from up to 155 juried artists (on display and for sale), live music by local musicians, a gourmet marketplace, children's art activities and food and drink.(More info)

World War II Days         WHEN: Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27 WHERE: Midway Village Museum World War II Days includes elaborate and realistic battles complete with tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and exciting pyrotechnic displays. More than 1,200 re-enactors will engage in battles, skirmishes, demonstrations and displays on Saturday and Sunday. Take a Behind the Lines tour on Friday evening.(More info)