# Events & Things To Do In Rockford on 8th August 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rockford on 8th August 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 8th August 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rockford

- **Event Name**: Female Energy 2026 🎂 Rockford's 9th Annual Summer Festival
  - **Description**: NINE YEARS OF ROCKFORD’S FEMALE ENERGY FESTIVAL 🫧🎂🥳

what started as a small gathering of creators and dreamers has blossomed into one of the region’s most impactful community events. Female Energy Festival is proud to celebrate 9 years of uplifting women
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/female-energy-2026-rockfords-9th-annual-summer-festival/200029916228848
  - **Venue**: Sports Factory
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  - **Categories**: festivals, kids, food-drinks, health-wellness, business, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Female Energy Festival ⋆ ༘ *𖥔 ˖ Market + Food Trucks + Family Fun
  - **Description**: YEAR 9 of Female Energy Festival 🌺 

Nine years of celebrating hard-working women, featuring live music and entertainment for all ages! Female Energy Festival has grown into one of the region’s most impactful community events — proudly ranked Top 3 Festiv
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/female-energy-festival-⋆-༘-𖥔-˖-market-food-trucks-family-fun/200029848461044
  - **Venue**: UW Health Sports Factory
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, food-drinks, Kids, health-wellness, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: My 80's Band Debut @ Hard Rock Casino, Rockford
  - **Description**: Chicagos's 80s MTV Hits & More

My 80s Band covers songs from such classic 80s new wave hitmakers as The Cure, The Cars, Tears For Fears, Flock of Seagulls, Simple Minds, Robert Palmer, Prince and Billy Idol.
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/my-80s-band-debut-hard-rock-casino-rockford/200030063249828
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Casino Rockford
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Grass Attack @ Concerts on the Creek
  - **Description**: Grass Attack regularly performs at town and music festivals, county fairs, community park concerts, wineries and breweries in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. They mostly perform Newgrass...well known songs with bluegrass instruments...but includ
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/grass-attack-concerts-on-the-creek/200029482766102
  - **Venue**: Concerts On The Creek
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: August Craft Club: Nature Journaling
  - **Description**: The Rockford Park District's Outdoor Education and Recreation department invites you to a monthly Craft Club series, where we will be diving into nature-themed crafting experiences. From whittling to clay to willow weaving and so many things in between, s
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/august-craft-club-nature-journaling/200029867941305
  - **Venue**: 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States
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  - **Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, art
- **Event Name**: Unity Fest
  - **Description**: Unity Fest on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Levings Lake.

If your organization or family would like to March in the walking parade, let Ann Rundall know by emailing her at annrundall@gmail.com.
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/unity-fest/200030102276112
  - **Venue**: Rockford, Illinois
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  - **Categories**: festivals, parades

## Trending Events in Rockford

- **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
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- **Event Name**: Sting in Rockford
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Sting LIVE at Hard Rock Live Rockford on Friday, October 16, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Sting is coming to Hard Rock Live Rockford on Friday, October 16, 20
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live Rockford
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- **Event Name**: Sting
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Sting, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Hard Rock Live - Rockford in the heart of Rockford, IL for an event that will redefine your
  - **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**: 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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- **Event Name**: Boyz II Men at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Boyz II Men at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Hard Rock Live - Rockford nestled in bustling Rockford,
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: Jo Koy at Hard Rock Live - Rockford
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Jo Koy at Hard Rock Live - Rockford, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Hard Rock Live - Rockford in Rockford, IL sets the perfec
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Live - Rockford
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- **Event Name**: Riverdance 30 - The New Generation
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Riverdance 30 - The New Generation, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL
  - **Venue**: Coronado Performing Arts Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Female Energy 2026 🎂 Rockford's 9th Annual Summer Festival (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sports Factory), Female Energy Festival ⋆ ༘ *𖥔 ˖ Market + Food Trucks + Family Fun (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 12:00 pm at UW Health Sports Factory), My 80's Band Debut @ Hard Rock Casino, Rockford (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hard Rock Casino Rockford), Grass Attack @ Concerts on the Creek (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at Concerts On The Creek), August Craft Club: Nature Journaling (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 10:00 am at 2685 New Milford School Rd, Rockford, IL 61109-4435, United States).
- **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 Sports Factory, UW Health Sports Factory, Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rockford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rockford include Female Energy Festival, Evangelina NotEva, My 80's Band.
- **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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