Cedar Fest 2024
What: Cedar Feast 2024 features Wesley Loring playing Friday night and Free Fall playing Saturday Night after the fireworks show.
When: 11 a.m. Friday, June 28 to 2 a.m. Sunday, June 30
Where: The Cedar Inn, 4747 Illinois Route 26 N, Cedarville
Swiftie Camp
What: Does your athlete love Taylor Swift? Then this camp is for them. This camp is for athletes of all ability levels. All attending athletes should plan to bring a lunch and a water bottle. During camp there will be morning tumbling instructional time, Taylor Swift themed craft time, lunch break, afternoon tumbling instructional time and Swiftie themed games/activities.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 28
Where: Pierce Athletics, 916 S. Arcade Ave., Freeport
Cost: $55; $40 for members
Pig Roast
What: This fundraiser for the Northern Illinois Dyslexia Center and the Freeport Elks Lodge includes dinner and live music by The Soft Shoe Shufflers. Dinners served from 4:30-7 p.m.
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: Elks Lodge, 608 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
Cost: $12
The Real Deal
What: The Real Deal performs R&B along with a variety of old school and new school, for your listening and dancing pleasure.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: Best Dam Bar, 13965 Best Road, Davis
Yankee Doodle Bash
What: This Independence Day extravaganza features games, food and drinks, face painting, temporary tattoos and fireworks show. For the whole family.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: Cedarville Community Center, 430 W. Washington St., Cedarville
Pretzel City 5K
What: The course consists of flat roadways and paths that wind through Krape Park. The Pretzel City 5K is a Rockford Road Runners circuit race. Register online or on race day starting at 7 a.m.
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: $35; $15 for age 19 and younger
Bummyfest 2024
What: The 19th annual Bummyfest block party fundraiser includes live music by Lola Blue (country) and The Beaux Band (rock), beer, food trucks, live auction, 50/50 and other raffles. ThePink Heals Stephenson Countypink firetruck will also be on site. All proceeds go to charity. Bring your chairs and favorite beverages if you're picky about what we provide. All donations welcome.
When: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: 204 W. South St., Pearl City
Peach Farm Direct Truckload Sale
What: Sweet and Juicy Freestone peaches will be available, as well as Elliott pecans. There are no purchase limits and everyone is welcome. Bring cash, checks, Apple Pay or major credit card.
When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29
Where: Stephenson County Fairgrounds, 2250 S. Walnut Road, Freeport
Blue Steel
What: Hometown gig for the hometown kid.
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Where: Coach's Golf & Grill, 621 W Lena St, Lena
Music in the Park
What: Dan, Deb and Dewey will share country, acoustic folk and bluegrass tunes. Bring a lawn chair, grab a treat at the Snack Shop and enjoy the tunes. For music lovers of all ages. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to St. John's Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane Drive; signs will be posted at the park.
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Where: Lions Park, 609 N. Schuyler St., Lena
Cost: Free admission
Sunday Funday Music
What: Original artists perform in the taproom on Sundays. The Danny Project performs June 30.
When: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Where: Lena Brewing Co., 9416 Wagner Road, Lena
Concert in the Park
What: Enjoy performances from the Freeport Concert Band at the iconic band shell under a canopy of trees. There is bench seating available or bring lawn chairs.
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Where: Koenig Amphitheater, Krape Park, 1 Park Blvd., Freeport
Cost: Free admission
Coming next week
Solar Printing
What: Solar printing on special paper. Bring feathers, leaves, other items with cool shapes, or use materials provided. Use these images as art or make a unique card. Event is for adults/teens/older children with a guardian.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2
Where: Meeting Room, Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
Footloose in Scotland
What: "Footloose in Scotland" is Johnny Lynn's 400+miles of walking through the lowlands and highlands, along lochs and through glens, etc. with lots of photos and stories to result. Take an adventure to Scotland with Johnny Lynn. No registration required.
When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2
Where: Meeting Room, Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas St., Freeport
