Don't miss this week's market specials!

New vendors will be added to the deck area of the market, so be sure to visit the deck to find out what is new in addition to the demos, activities and beverages that will be available, such as locally brewed beers from Carlyle Brewing Company.

Weekly Specials

Cannoli

Cannoli lovers rejoice! Bella Luna Bakery's featured product this week is their famous cannoli. Be sure to stop by and try one of these tasty Italian treats!

Great Grand Cheddar

The Cheese People of Rockton will showcase the best antique cheddar they could find in the state of Wisconsin. This Great Grand Cheddar was aged 7-plus years and is never bitter or medicinal in the finish. It's sweet with just enough tang, with those addictive crunchy bits all good aged cheeses have. Stop by their booth for a taste of this fantastic aged cheddar!

Caramel Cashew Pretzel Rods

Northwoods Premium Confections' featured treats of the week are pretzel rods coated with their handmade caramel and a generous amount of salted roasted cashews, all drizzled with a premium milk chocolate. Fresh, portable and delicious, this is a great treat to eat while strolling through the market. This week only, the special price is $3 each!

For more information on what's happening at Rockford City Market, visit http://rockfordcitymarket.com/.

What's New at Rockford City Market this Friday

Weekly Specials

Caramel Crunch Pretzels
Northwoods Premium Confections will feature caramel crunch pretzels - mini pretzels coated with a caramel-flavored toffee. They have a delicious buttery caramel flavor and are crunchy and tender with just the right balance of salty and sweet. Choose from snack size ($2), medium ($4) and large ($8) sizes. They make a mouth-watering snack for yourself or a great gift for the pretzel or toffee-lover in your family!

Cheese of the Week - Texochile Cheddar
The Cheese People of Rockton will feature Texochile Cheddar as their cheese of the week. The cheese is a young white cheddar with roasted jalapenos in a spicy tomato marinade. It's not as hot as it looks and is excellent on scrambled eggs or in a quesadilla. Stop by their booth to try a sample.

Drinks from JavaMania
JavaMania Coffee Roastery has freshly roasted organic coffee, hot or iced espresso drinks and mango smoothies for sale this week.

Reflexology/Massage Special
Book an hour session of reflexology or massage at Healthy Balance Reflexology Clinic's booth during the market and receive $10 off.

Entertainment & Activities
Storytelling with Rockford Public Library
3 - 4 p.m.
Children can enjoy storytime courtesy of the Rockford Public Library.

Astronomy Exhibit by Discovery Center Museum
3 - 7 p.m.
Kids will enjoy learning about astronomy with fun, hands-on activities from Discovery Center Museum.

Music by Jodi Beach
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Local favorite Jodi Beach will delight audiences with her smooth vocal stylings. Beginning in 1995, Jodi joined the jazz community as a pianist and vocalist with the Moonlight Jazz Orchestra and has since formed the Jodi Beach Trio.

For more information on Rockford City Market, visit http://rockfordcitymarket.com/!