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 Outdoor Rockford City Market began in May of 2010 under the planning, leadership, and guidance of the local non-profit, the Rock River Development Partnership. Since then, the Market has grown substantially over the years and we feel continually blessed by the community’s support, loyalty, and love.
In the past 10 years we’ve grown from a handful of vendors in an empty parking lot, to 70+ vendors underneath the beautifully constructed pavilion downtown.
To read more about our history and growth, check out our ABOUT page!
You can find some of the best local makers, growers, artists, and bakers underneath the Rockford City Market Pavilion. We have two local breweries on site pouring beer, a Main Stage area with a local band, and an Acoustic Stage area with a local performer. We line the pavilion and two of the surrounding streets with vendors and food trucks, and we partner with local non-profits and organizations to host kids’ activities.
Our mission is to connect the community with local small businesses in a fun and engaging way. We think the Outdoor Rockford City Market is a perfect example of that.
