# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 28th Annual Toy Drive
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 am – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: It’s time to start thinking Christmas! ?

Our 28th Annual “12 Hours of Salvation” Toy Drive is coming up and we’re once again teaming up with the Salvation Army of Winnebago County to help kids right here in the Stateline area have a magical Christmas morning.

Our goal: to make sure every child has a gift to open on Christmas Day.

You can help make a difference! Donate a new, unwrapped toy by dropping it off at Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall anytime between now and Friday, December 5th.
?️ Shop early, or shop online and ship directly to us at:
? 7070 Cherryvale N. Blvd, Rockford, IL 61112

Every toy counts as we aim to bring in more donations than ever before! Your generosity will bring joy to a child who might otherwise go without this holiday season.

No time to shop? No worries — you can also donate online through our virtual kettle here:
? www.salarmy.us/12hours

Then, mark your calendar for Friday, December 5th from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. when we’ll be collecting all donations and celebrating 12 hours of pure holiday spirit!

NEW THIS YEAR - Catch live music from Rockford Christian Schools! The 7th & 8th Grade Band will be performing between 10 and 10:30. Catch the Highschool Band concert at 1 p.m.

Stop by to see the giant tree surrounded by thousands of toys, enjoy festive fun with Rockford’s Country Q98.5, 96.7 The Eagle, and 97 ZOK, and catch 13 WREX broadcasting live from the event.

Let’s make this our biggest year yet, Rockford! Follow us for updates as we track donations from our incredible community — you never let us down! ??

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing “12 Hours of Salvation” partners who make this event possible:
? Q98.5, 97 ZOK, and 96.7 The Eagle
? 13 WREX
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/28th-annual-toy-drive/200029199856028
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, toy-drives, christmas, holiday, concerts, performances, live-music, kids, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 32

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Buick GMC
- **lat**: 42.25099
- **long**: -88.9783
- **full address**: Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Buick GMC, Bachrodt BMW, 7070, Rockford, IL 61112, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 28th Annual Toy Drive being held?
  - **A:** 28th Annual Toy Drive takes place on Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 am to Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 pm at Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Buick GMC, Bachrodt BMW, 7070, Rockford, IL 61112, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 28th Annual Toy Drive?
  - **A:** 28th Annual Toy Drive is organized by Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet Buick GMC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 28th Annual Toy Drive is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rockford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 28th Annual Toy Drive sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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