# Events & Things To Do In Machesney Park This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026| AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Machesney Park is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Machesney Park this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
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- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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## Weekend Events in Machesney Park

- **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tickets
  - **Description**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd delivers blistering blues-rock with soulful guitar tone, gritty vocals, and electrifying solos that command the room. Expect raw emotion, high-energy jams, and a performance built on pure musicianship.
#KennyWayneShepherd #BluesRock #
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/kenny-wayne-shepherd-tickets/200029927153039
  - **Venue**: Rockford Illionis
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- **Event Name**: Boozy Book Fair at Pig Minds 📚
  - **Description**: Boozy Bookfair is back this May! 

If you are interested as a vendor don’t hesitate to reach out to “event@pigmindsbrewing.com” and feature your books May 2nd! 🙌
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/boozy-book-fair-at-pig-minds/200029881935418
  - **Venue**: 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL
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- **Event Name**: Patio Pizza Appreciation Party 🍕
  - **Description**: Join us for our Patio Pizza Appreciation Party! 🍕

We want to express our thanks to everyone who supported us during the Pizza Madness Challenge, voting us the number one pizza spot! 

- Free slices of our winning pizza 🍕
- Great drinks 🍻
- Games on the p
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/patio-pizza-appreciation-party/200029965645402
  - **Venue**: 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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- **Event Name**: DDP Day (Test and Tune)
  - **Description**: DDP Day Test & Tune – Sled Pull

Two weeks before the main event, join us for the DDP Day Test & Tune, a dedicated sled pull practice day designed to get trucks and the track dialed in. This is the perfect opportunity for competitors to hook to th
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/ddp-day-test-and-tune/200029834538654
  - **Venue**: 1279 Anvil Dr, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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- **Event Name**: A Guy With A Girl Acoustic Duo 🎶
  - **Description**: Featuring “A Guy and A Girl” 
🎸 Tom Massari (Trash 80’s, Rebel Hearts)
🎤 Adrienne Massari (Dirty Pop)

Bring your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of amazing live music!
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/a-guy-with-a-girl-acoustic-duo/200029973199312
  - **Venue**: 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Rebel Hearts @ Benny’s Nest
  - **Description**: High energy live music across genres and eras!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/rebel-hearts-benny’s-nest/200029935954733
  - **Venue**: Benny’s at Nest
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- **Event Name**: Screw City Showdown 2026 Blood Bowl Tournament
  - **Description**: Join us for the Screw City Showdown 2026!

We'll be playing 3 RIP-ROARING games of Blood Bowl 2025 and handing out some neat prizes afterwards!

Register here: https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/H1OMqnTpL2Lo

Living rules document available here (htt
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/screw-city-showdown-2026-blood-bowl-tournament/200029684786907
  - **Venue**: 8289 Burden Rd Suite SE, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Lt. Col. James Fred Miller's Celebration of Life
  - **Description**: Join us for Lt. Col. James Fred Miller's Celebration of Life being held on his 75th birthday in Machesney Park, Illinois to say goodbye to an amazing friend, leader, brother and father. Hopefully this gives everyone enough time to plan and make it so we c
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/machesney-park/lt-col-james-fred-millers-celebration-of-life/200028664580542
  - **Venue**: Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities

## Trending Events in Machesney Park

- **Event Name**: DDP Day (Dyno, Sled Pull, Show n Shine)
  - **Description**: Get ready for a full-throttle day of diesel performance at DDP Day in Roscoe, Illinois! Join us on May 16th for an action-packed event featuring a sled pull, dyno competition, and Show-N-Shine showcasing some of the cleanest and hardest-working builds aro
  - **Venue**: 1279 Anvil Dr, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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- **Event Name**: Pop-Up in the Parks: See You At The Circus
  - **Description**: Step right up to the circus.. 🎪🤩

We are beyond thrilled to host our TENTH (Yep, you read that right.. our 10th 🥹) Pop-Up in the Parks event on July 18th from 12–4 p.m. at the parking lot of Machesney Park Mall (8760 N. 2nd St)! 📍

Bring the whole family
  - **Venue**: 8760 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115, United States
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- **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tickets
  - **Description**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd delivers blistering blues-rock with soulful guitar tone, gritty vocals, and electrifying solos that command the room. Expect raw emotion, high-energy jams, and a performance built on pure musicianship.
#KennyWayneShepherd #BluesRock #
  - **Venue**: Rockford Illionis
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- **Event Name**: BLACK WEDNESDAY: Jon Bon Stamos at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
  - **Description**: 14th Annual Black Wednesday Barrel Aged Beer Party!

They'll have new brews and a special food menu.

Follow Pig Minds' Facebook page for details!
https://www.facebook.com/PigMindsBrewingCo
  - **Venue**: Pig Minds Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: The Lone Canary (FULL BAND!) | Pig Minds Brewing 14th Anniversary
  - **Description**: 🍻 14 YEARS OF BEERS! 🍻 

🎉 We're helping Pig Minds celebrate their 14th Anniversary and YOU'RE invited!  Vibes, fresh pours, and live tunes all day.

🎸 We take the stage from 1-3pm, and we'll be FULL BAND for your listening enjoyment 🎶 

🗓️ Click on "goin
  - **Venue**: Pig Minds Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Jon Bon Stamos at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
  - **Description**: 14th Annual Anniversary Party

Follow Pig Minds'  Facebook page for details!

https://www.facebook.com/PigMindsBrewingCo
  - **Venue**: Pig Minds Brewing Co.
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- **Event Name**: Pork in the Park; Crazy Times' 20th Summer Party!
  - **Description**: The Annual Pork in the Park is HERE! 

Bags Tournament Registration at Noon, Bags fly at 1pm

1pm: Band TBD
3pm: Hank's Neighbors
7pm: Dead Man's Hand

Food Included with entree fee, 1 plate per person.

Outdoor bar CASH ONLY and limited beer, seltzers an
  - **Venue**: 1520 Glen Forest Drive, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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- **Event Name**: Pigs Fly Memorial Ride
  - **Description**: It's that time again!!

The Rockford Steel Pig's Annual Pigs Fly Memorial Ride benefitting Walter Lawson Children's Home. 

Registration opens at 9am, Kickstands up at 11am
$20 per rider/$10 per passenger
Ride route will be provided when you register.

It
  - **Venue**: 1520 Glen Forest Drive, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115
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- **Event Name**: Crazy Times "Pork in the Park" 80's Rock Party
  - **Description**: Making our way back to Rock this Crazy Train! Been a few years and we're excited to add this Annual Crazy Party to our Summer schedule! Bringing all our 80's hits and a bunch of AudioDrive originals to keep our 20 year Anniversary Tour in full swing! 
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  - **Venue**: Crazy Times Pub & Grub
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tickets (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rockford Illionis), Boozy Book Fair at Pig Minds 📚 (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), Patio Pizza Appreciation Party 🍕 (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115), DDP Day (Test and Tune) (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 1279 Anvil Dr, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115), A Guy With A Girl Acoustic Duo 🎶 (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Machesney Park this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Kenny Wayne Shepherd Tickets (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Rockford Illionis), Boozy Book Fair at Pig Minds 📚 (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL), Patio Pizza Appreciation Party 🍕 (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115), DDP Day (Test and Tune) (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at 1279 Anvil Dr, Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115), A Guy With A Girl Acoustic Duo 🎶 (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Machesney Park on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Machesney Park include Rockford Illionis, 4080 Steele Dr, Machesney Park, IL, 1001 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park, IL, United States, Illinois 61115.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Machesney Park?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Machesney Park include ArenaHub, Pig Minds Brewing Co., The Parks.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Machesney Park?
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