Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

In 2018, travel provided $392 million in economic impact to Rockford and Winnebago County communities and supported the livelihood of 3,039 area residents.

On 815 Day, we celebrate all things Rockford. So, there's got to be a lot going on, right? Let's take a look.

Shop The Blocks, an event that draws visitors to restaurants and retailers in downtown Rockford, happens on the third full weekend of June, July, and August.

The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB), along with Mayor Tom McNamara and the City of Rockford, announced plans for CRE8IV: transformational ART, a new mural festival that will take place at various locations in downtown Rockford.

You probably thought there was nothing worth reading at 35,000 feet anymore after the SkyMall catalog went away.

Stroll on State attracted an estimated 87,500 visitors to downtown Rockford, up 6 percent over 2017.

The Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) wants you to know there are lots of great events and activities in the Rockford area this entire holiday season.

When the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (RACVB) asked for a local donation of a large Christmas tree for Stroll on State, they got some great responses. And, a great tree.

Rockford's kick-off to the holiday season features a tree lighting, parade, fireworks, horse & wagon rides, visits with Santa, along with some new fun additions.

Thanks to all the excessive rains we've been getting lately, the Rock River is too high to safely host the race this Sunday.