Our organization works to bring new life to downtown Rockford by establishing a weekly tradition that draws people into the heart of the city, creates a vibrant community center, increases business at downtown shops & restaurants, and serves as an incubator for new businesses.
We hope you join us in the goal and meet us at the Market.
The Rockford City Market is located in downtown Rockford at the intersection of Water Street and Market Street.
The market takes place every Friday (rain or shine) mid May -September
Hours run from 4pm - 8:30pm before Labor Day and 4pm - 7:30pm after Labor Day.
There are many free and convenient parking options downtown. All two and three hour parking lots are free of time limits after 5:00pm. Click here for a handy map of suggested nearby parking lots.
Boat Parking
Summertime boating enthusiasts can arrive at Rockford City Market in style. Dock your boat at one of the several downtown docking areas and come on down.
Bike Parking
There is a bike rack on the North side of the Waterside Building at 124 N. Water Street as well as the south end of the pavilion parking lot close to East State Street.
Rockford Mass Transit District will provide free trolley service between the Museum Campus, Davis Park, UW Health Sports Factory, Nicholas Conservatory and Rockford City Market (with additional stops at the Coronado Theatre, Nordlof Center, and more.) The trolley will run from 3:30 - 10:30pm.
Click here for a map of the 2019 trolley route.
Public transportation using the Rockford Mass Transit District bus system is the perfect "go green" option for visiting Rockford City Market. The Market is on the #11 East State Street Route and will pick up and drop off at State and Water Streets every half hour at 20 after and at the top of the hour.
For more information on RMTD's bus routes, visit www.rmtd.org.
