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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 CannoliCannoli lovers rejoice! Bella Luna Bakery's featured product this week is their famous cannoli. Be sure to stop by and try one

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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

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Last week's attendance at Rockford City Market was upwards of 1,000 people, and the market has grown to more than 30 vendors since its launch 3 weeks ago! Among the new vendors this week is another produce vendor. Here’s a look at what you can expect at this week’s market: Weekly Specials Red, White & Blue Popcorn Balls In honor of Independence Day, Northwoods Premium Confections will

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Smooth will be at the Rockford City Market starting July 2 instead of tomorrow, so you can get a Fijian massage and have your tarot cards read starting next week. Is the City Market in your future? I'm no tarot card reader like the Smooth staff, but my handy Magic 8 Ball says the outlook is good!

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Rockford City Market is back starting at 3 p.m. tomorrow with all of your favorite vendors, plus lots more! But the market isn't the only thing happening in downtown Rockford. Here are some other ways you can experience downtown at its best: Discover De-Light-Ful Science It's Family Friday at the Discovery Center Museum. Head down before the market each Friday from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for a

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Thanks to everyone who braved the storms and attended last week's market. Despite the severe weather, nearly a dozen vendors were able to continue selling, and they found plenty of customers willing to withstand the rain. Rockford City Market has added several new vendors since opening week, so you now have nearly 30 vendor booths to browse each Friday. New vendors will be joining the market in

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Calling all volunteers! We are looking for people to staff the Market entrances from 3 to 7 p.m. on Fridays through October 22. All you need is a friendly smile to welcome our patrons as you hand out the Market directory. If you are interested in helping out and/or would like more information about volunteering, please send an email to intern@onthewaterfront.com and let us know which Friday you

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Opening day for Rockford City Market last Friday was a huge success! Hundreds of people kicked off their weekend by experiencing the sites, sounds, tastes and smells of the Market. Thanks to all who came out. We hope you enjoyed the market and make it a regular part of your summer. Here's what's coming up for this Friday: New vendors include: - Lori’s Recycled Chic – functional art from old and

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Parking The best place to park while at Rockford City Market is at Riverview Icehouse, 324 N. Madison St., but you can also park along Madison and Market Streets. Use the parking map below as a reference for downtown parking garages and surface lots: Transportation Getting around downtown Rockford on Fridays will be easier than ever with the RMTD Trolley running free routes from 3:30 to 11:30

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Rockford City Market opens this Friday, June 11, on Water Street between State and Jefferson Streets. Come on down between 3 and 7 p.m. and shop at nearly 20 vendors booths for food and bakery items and unique gifts. For a full vendor list, visit http://rockfordcitymarket.com/. The RMTD trolley will run FREE 25-minute round trip routes from 3-11 p.m. servicing Rockford City Market, the museum

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Rockford City Market has approved eight additional vendors for the inaugural season, bringing the total number of vendors to 16! Additional applications are still undergoing approval, so more vendors will be announced in the coming weeks. The following merchants will provide coffee, smoothies, artwork, wines, corn, gifts and beauty products: • JavaMania Roastery http://javamaniacoffee.com/

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Less than a block away from the Rockford City Market, the Rockford Park District offers great programs for all ages. To kick off a summer of fun, the Rockford Park District is hosting "A Trolley Good Time" on June 5 -- just 1 week before the opening day of the City Market! The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, to celebrate the season opening of the Park District’s

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The entertainment line-up for the first four weeks of Rockford City Market have been announced! Musicians will perform at the Friday market from 4:30 - 7 p.m., with a brief intermission. Scheduled Performers: June 11 – Frank and Mike Frank Calvagna and Mike Youngblood play a mix of classic and Latin jazz standards, along with their own interpretations of contemporary songs. They perform

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Local artist Jennifer Mullin wrote a blog post on Monday about the challenges she faced with setting up her outdoor tent at May Fest in Sterling. Read the post here: "It's Not Always Sunny in Sterling." Jennifer was faced with drizzly, cold weather with high winds that made it next to impossible to weigh her tent down. Are there any veteran outdoor vendors out there who could provide some tips

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The Rockford City Market has announced the first 8 vendors for the inaugural season! The following merchants will provide baked goods, cheeses, organic meats, gifts and beauty products: • Bella Luna Bakery Baked goods including cannoli, Italian chocolates, biscotti, breads and more • Etim’s Beauty http://www.etimbeauty.com/ Soaps and shea butter • The Cheese People http://

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Applications are now available for anyone wishing to become a vendor or performer at the new Rockford City Market! The market's 2010 season will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Fridays, June 11 through October 22, rain or shine, along Water Street in downtown Rockford, near the intersection of State and Water Streets. The market will include local growers and vendors who sell natural products,

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Follow us, Add us, Share us, Subscribe to us!! We want fans and friends, and to be fans and friends of you!! This market is going to be beautiful, fun, and bring great economic development, innovation, and incubation to the Rockford Region!! Get involved!!

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This is our first post, to let you know that our website is almost completed and will be up shortly! Just in time for the summer! We're starting to work on the website! www.rockfordcitymarket.com. Check it out!

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