Meet us at the Market!
Our 2026 Season runs every Friday from May 15th to August 28th. We’re open 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This free, rain-or-shine market is located in the heart of downtown Rockford, IL. In the summer, find us every Friday night underneath the Rockford City Market pavilion and on the surrounding streets—100 N. Water St., Rockford, IL.
Parking
There are many free & convenient parking options downtown. Check out our map below for some options!
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 located on the North side of the Waterside Building at 124 N. Water Street, as well as at the south end of the pavilion parking lot, close to East State Street.
Take the FREE Trolley
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) from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Click here for a map of the trolley route.
Take the Bus
Public transportation, utilizing the Rockford Mass Transit District bus system, is the perfect "go green" option for visiting the Rockford City Market. The Market is located on the #11 East State Street Route, which stops at State and Water Streets every half hour, at 20 minutes after the hour, and at the top of the hour.
For more information on RMTD's bus routes, visit www.rmtd.org.
2026 Market Layout
2026 Theme Night Schedule
May 15th - Rockford in Bloom
May 22nd - Health & Wellness Night
May 29th - Noche de Cultura
June 5th - Pride at the Market
June 12th - Dog Days of Summer
June 19th - Juneteenth at the Market
June 26th - Rockford City Market Jr.
July 3rd - Red, White & Brew
July 10th - Hometown Heroes Night
July 17th - Art in the Alley
July 24th - Christmas in July
July 31st - Celebrate All Abilities
August 7th - Parents Night Out
August 14th - Retro Rockford
August 21st - Back to School Night
August 28th - Women-Owned Vendor Night
About the Market:
The Outdoor Rockford City Market began in May 2010 under the planning, leadership, and guidance of the local non-profit, the Rock River Development Partnership. Since then, the Market has grown substantially, 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.
