

# Events & Things To Do In Rockford on 3rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: 🌮🎉 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Jeeps And Tacos Fest  🎉🌮
  - **Description**: 🚨VENDORS &amp; FOOD TRUCKS WANTED🚨

🌮🎉 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Jeeps And Tacos Fest  🎉🌮
🗓️ Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
📍 Location: Don Carter Lanes, 
4007 E. State St, Rockford, IL

Over 5,000 attendees last year and we're expecting EVE
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/5th-annual-cinco-de-mayo-jeeps-and-tacos-fest/200029786887828
  - **Venue**: Don Carter Lanes
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  - **Categories**: festivals, cinco-de-mayo, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Cinco De Mayo Jeeps And Tacos Fest
  - **Description**: Cinco de Mayo Jeeps &amp; Tacos Festival is a high-impact cultural and community event in Rockford, Illinois—bringing together hundreds of Jeep enthusiasts, thousands of attendees, local businesses, and families for an unforgettable celebration of culture
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/cinco-de-mayo-jeeps-and-tacos-fest/200028596959916
  - **Venue**: Don Carter Lanes
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  - **Categories**: festivals, cinco-de-mayo, business, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Rockford Handmade Market - Spring Edition!
  - **Description**: Rockford Handmade Market – Spring 2026 is coming up! 🎉

Join us on Sunday, May 3 from 11 AM–4 PM at Prairie Street Brewing Co. for a fresh season of creativity, community, and seriously good handmade goods.

This spring celebration brings together a curat
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2263
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/rockford-handmade-market-spring-edition/200029685492621
  - **Venue**: Prairie Street Brewing Company
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Worlds Collide Book Fair
  - **Description**: Welcome to Worlds Collide - a multi-genre book fair presented in collaboration between Clay Urn Publishing and Urban Forest Craft Brewing. Be ready to enjoy this wondrous pairing of exciting books and quality brews.

This event will feature a roster of lo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 139
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/worlds-collide-book-fair/200029752003506
  - **Venue**: Urban Forest Craft Brewing
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, sports
- **Event Name**: Petals & Poses
  - **Description**: Join us for yoga, charcuterie, and floral arrangments at Real Beautiful You in Downtown Rockford!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 57
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/petals-and-poses/200029859169738
  - **Venue**: Real Beautiful You- Rkfd
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness

## Trending Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Sting
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Sting, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL, this event promise
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: Rockford's 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration
  - **Description**: Sun’s out, fun’s out! It is time to kick off the best season of the year in the heart of West Michigan. Get ready for the 57th Annual Start of Summer Celebration in beautiful downtown Rockford!

From June 4–7, 2026, our charming riverside town transforms
  - **Venue**: Rockford Michigan Chamber of Commerce
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- **Event Name**: Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Sting at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, this event will b
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at David Spade at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Coronado Performing Arts Center in the heart of R
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/be4d2130-26e8-11f1-abfa-df778fbf16da-rimg-w1200-h550-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1774291649
- **Event Name**: The Temptations and The Four Tops
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Temptations and The Four Tops, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Hard Rock Live - Rockford in vibrant Rockford, IL
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2984dcc0-150c-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w1200-h390-dc754a1a-gmir.jpg?v=1772327740
- **Event Name**: Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Amy Grant at Coronado Performing Arts Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Coronado Performing Arts Center in vibrant Rockford
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/022bf650-1b82-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcd51e1f-gmir.png?v=1773038100
- **Event Name**: Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in dynamic Rockford, IL, th
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a2f39a30-0c40-11f1-a8d8-235e94c18025-rimg-w1200-h457-dc272324-gmir.jpg?v=1771360718
- **Event Name**: ROCKFORD PRIDE ALLEY PARTY 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for an exciting outdoor celebration in the heart of downtown Rockford as we honor Pride Month with a party for everyone! 

This year's event will feature even more retail, art, and non-profit vendors, a great lineup of food trucks, and plenty of
  - **Venue**: 513 E state, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104
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- **Event Name**: Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Riverdance 30 - The New Generation at Coronado Performing Arts Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Coronado Performing Arts Center nestled in bustlin
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Rockford?
  - **A:** 🌮🎉 5th Annual Cinco De Mayo Jeeps And Tacos Fest  🎉🌮 (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:00 am at Don Carter Lanes), Cinco De Mayo Jeeps And Tacos Fest (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Don Carter Lanes), Rockford Handmade Market - Spring Edition! (Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am at Prairie Street Brewing Company), Worlds Collide Book Fair (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Urban Forest Craft Brewing), Petals & Poses (Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at Real Beautiful You- Rkfd).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Rockford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Rockford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Rockford?
  - **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 events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rockford include Don Carter Lanes, Prairie Street Brewing Company, Urban Forest Craft Brewing.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rockford include Event by Amy Alana, Cinco De Mayo Jeeps & Tacos Festival, Handmade Market Rockford.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rockford.

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