# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AGAPE RINGERS - Chicago's Premier Handbell Ensemble
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We are thrilled to welcome Chicago's famed Agape Ringers to 'the creek' for a special 4pm concert on Sunday May 16th. Agape is a large ensemble of professional musicians whose love for bells inspires audiences through the art of ringing. Learn more about the Agape Ringers at https://www.agaperingers.org/  Doors open at 3pm and the concert runs from 4pm to about 5:30pm. Packaged snacks and bottled soft beverages will be available at 3:15pm. There is no admission charge, but goodwill donations from the audience pay the musicians and help to defray the church's event hosting costs. Attendance is limited to 150. Some events sell out, and those who wish guaranteed OPEN seating regardless of what time they arrive may make an early donation in the form of a minimum $5 non-refundable 'earnest money' ticket. 'Tipping' the band at digital checkout is encouraged, as is making an additional donation in person on concert night. A total donation of at least $10 per person is encouraged, but all amounts are appreciated. Those who are unable to buy online may email cotc4500@gmail.com or phone 815.979.1949 for special arrangements. We offer free off-street parking for 95 vehicles and our all-on-one-floor listening area is easily accessible; the acoustics are excellent. Deepest thanks to our sponsors Downtown Discount Pharmacy and Obrien & Dobbins Pharmacy for their generous support of great live music in our community. Learn more at downtowndiscountdrug.com and obrienspharmacy.net  ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/agape-ringers-sunday-5-17-26-at-4pm
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rockford/agape-ringers-chicagos-premier-handbell-ensemble/200028661372945
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, nonprofit, concerts, live-music, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/agape-ringers-sunday-5-17-26-at-4pm?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=rockford-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Rockford
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Concerts On The Creek
- **lat**: 42.296974831251
- **long**: -89.027354699999
- **full address**: Concerts On The Creek, 4500 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114-6315, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Concerts On The Creek (https://allevents.in/org/concerts-on-the-creek/2847262)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Concerts On The Creek, 4500 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114-6315, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Concerts On The Creek
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, nonprofit, concerts, live-music, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about AGAPE RINGERS - Chicago's Premier Handbell Ensemble ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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