NO PARKING on the 100 Block of E. & W. Main Street on Parade Day
THE OFFICIAL START TO CHRISTMAS IS ONLY
AWAY
TRADITIONAL EVENTS
OUR 3 MAIN EVENTS THAT YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS
Pub Crawl
Friday Dec. 6th
Rockton, 7pm
The easiest pub crawl you’ll ever participate in. Six establishments all within two blocks of each other – Rockton Inn Pub Grub & BBQ, Rookie’s Pub and Grill, Pokie’s Slots -N- Video Poker, Ye Olde Pub, American Legion and Fibs. No cost to participate except wearing your MOST FLAMBOYANT, UGLIEST, JAW-DROPPING (get the hint?) holiday garb. Grab your stamp card at the first place you start, get your card stamped, and once stamped by all six, fill it out with your contact info and leave it at the bar. We’ll call you if you’re a winner!
Lighting of the Park
Saturday Dec. 7th
Village Green Park, 5pm
With all the spirit of a small community we join in song & cheer to light up Katie’s Tree & Village Green Park. Grade school and high school choirs will sing holiday songs while visitors enjoy s’mores around a toasty campfire. We close out the evening with a visit from Santa.
Lighted Parade
Saturday Dec. 7th
Main Street, 6:00pm
The famous Lighting Christmas Parade always delights with some great Christmas Themed floats coasting down Main St. Rockton, IL
EVENTS & SHOPPING SPECIALS
ALL THE GREAT EVENTS AND SHOPPING DEALS AVAILABLE DURING THE WALK
FRIDAY EVENTS – Dec 6th
Advia Credit Union’s Santa in the Branch
Santa Claus is coming to Advia Credit Union! Stop by to enjoy treats, make a craft, and get your picture taken. Call 844-238-4228 for more info about this free event.
Advia Credit Union, 769 N. Blackhawk Blvd. 3-5pm
Ugly Christmas Sweater Pub Crawl
The easiest pub crawl you’ll ever participate in.
Rockton, 7pm
SATURDAY EVENTS – Dec. 7th
Rockton Lions Pancake Breakfast
$5 Adults, $3 Children12 years and under – All you can eat pancake, sausage & juice hosted by the Rockton Lions. Visit with Santa from 9 – 11 am.
American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. 7-11am
Fair Trade, Book and Christmas Sale.
Christmas sale featuring fair trade foods, household, personal items and Christmas items. Christmas baked goods will also be for sale.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rock Valley, 329 School St. 9-4pm
Talcott Book Sale
Book Sale – Lots of books, A-V materials, misc. items for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of the Talcott Library. Proceeds used to support Children’s Programming.
Talcott Free Library 9-3pm
RUMC Craft Sale
Handmade gifts, quilts, afghans, scarves, hats, jewelry, wooden items, vases, refurbished furniture, baskets, Christmas decor.
Rockton United Methodist Church 9-4pm
Pictures with Santa
Photos with Santa. (Free!)
Dairyhaus, 113 E. Main Street 12pm-4pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The tradition continues. Horse drawn carriages will be at the Christmas walk in the afternoon. You can board your free ride between the library and Dairyhaus.
Main Street 12-4pm
Chili Luncheon & Supper
$5 All you can eat Chili, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, Corn Bread.
Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 W. Chapel St. 12-7pm
Caroling at Village Green Park
Carols featuring choirs from Rockton Grade School and FREE.
Village Green Park 4-5pm
S'more Roasting Station
Come roast s’mores with Sugar Britches while listening to carolers.
Village Green Park 3-5pm
Macktown Lions Holiday House / Yard Decorating Contest
Let’s get creative! Decorate the outside of your home and yard for the holidays for a chance to win fabulous 1st and 2nd prizes. Creativity and personality are a must – the judges want to be amazed!
5pm
Lighting of the Park
With all the spirit of a small community we join in song & cheer to light up Katie’s Tree & Village Green Park. Grade school and high school choirs will sing holiday songs while visitors enjoy s’mores around a toasty campfire. We close out the evening with a visit from Santa before the parade begins.
S’mores: 3-5pm
Caroling: 4:30-5pm
Lighting of Katie’s Tree: 5pmHoliday House / Yard Decorating Contest Award Presentation: Immediately following Lighting of the Park
Village Green Park 3-6pm
15th and Chris & Olive Branch Food Trucks
15th and Chris : Delicious burgers and seasoned fries
Olive Branch: Mouth-watering Greek food
Main Street 4-7pm
Lighted Christmas Parade
NEW this year. Route will remain on Main St. but start from the west and head east (reverse of typical years).
Downtown Rockton 6pm
Rockton Lions Wimpy's Fund Auction
Join the Rockton Lions Club at the American Legion for food, silent and live auctions! All proceeds go to purchasing Christmas dinners and presents for area families in need.
American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main St. Begins 30 minutes after the parade.
SUNDAY EVENTS – Dec. 8th
Hot Chocolate Crawl
NEW! Hot Chocolate Crawl- Pick up your commemorative mug to “crawl” to different downtown locations for a signature hot chocolate. Family-friendly. $5/person. Please see the separate Facebook event to find more information on registering.
Village Hall, 110 E. Main St. 1pm-4pm
Meet & Greet with Characters
Meet and greets with Mr. Mouse Claus and Mrs. Mouse Claus then the Snow Princess and Snow Queen from Once Upon a Dream Performances.
The Gem Shop , 110 W. Main St. 1pm-4pm
Talcott Book Sale
Book Sale – Lots of books, A-V materials, misc. items for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of the Talcott Library. Proceeds used to support Children’s Programming.
Talcott Free Library 1-3pm (Continues Dec. 3rd from 9am-8pm)
Chocolate for the Talcott Soul
Sample a variety of Chocolate “goodies”, music & other surprises. Sponsored by Friends of the Talcott Library
Talcott Library, 1-3pm
SPONSORSHIP & EVENT FORMS
You can download the packet that contains all the forms you will need by clicking the button below. Return it to the Chamber through email, mail, or dropping by the office no later than October 25th (December 3rd for Parade)
Sponsors
2019 Sponsors
Candy Cane Sponsors
Dairyhäus: Homemade from Our Family to Yours. One Little Shoppe, with One Big Heart.
Rockford Area Visitors & Convention Bureau: RACVB is a private, non-profit organization established in 1984 to promote and champion efforts to make the Rockford Region an overnight visitor destination. The mission of RACVB is to achieve pre-eminent destination stature for the Rockford Region.
Visit Beloit: Expect the Unexpected.
Mistletoe Sponsors
Gary J. Bach Insurance Agency: Every individual and family has their own specific insurance needs. It is our job to take your needs and put them into customized insurance quotes that offer competitive premiums and competitive or superior products.
Gem Shop: Our three tiers of customization allow us to work with a variety of processes to make your dream jewelry!
If you have a vision of your dream piece of jewelry, we have the expertise and tools to turn it from an idea into reality. Whether you have a compilation of images from Pinterest, creating a similar replica to a vintage heirloom, or a sketch on a paper napkin, we can figure out which process will be right for you and your piece. Come in for a design consultation and we can get you on the right track.
Once Upon a Dream Performances: Once Upon a Dream Performances starts with a dream. Every child dreams of being a princess, a prince, or a superhero. They dream of being loved and cherished and going on grand adventures. We truly know that every child has what it takes to be a superhero or royalty. All one needs is a loving heart and kind actions. This is the mission of our business and what we are about–to bring out those qualities in every girl and boy!
Rockton Lions Club: During the Christmas season each year dozens of volunteers wrap presents, and distribute them along with food baskets to families in the area.
Sugar Britches: Welcome to Sugar Britches, an old-fashioned candy store nestled in historic downtown Rockton, IL. I built this little store for my favorite little town. I wanted to create a destination for families, couples, teenagers, foodies, both local and visitors alike. I wanted to be part of the happiness people feel when they rediscover a piece of their childhood. We have over 200 jars of bulk candy, 10 drawers of saltwater taffy and a generous offering of your favorite nostalgic candies.
Gallery
Pictures from previous Christmas Walks
GET IN TOUCH
Contact information
Contact form
Headquarters
Village Hall
110 E. Main St.
Rockton, IL 61072
CONTACT US
Tricia Diduch
(815) 624 0935
diduch@rocktonvillage.com