City Market returns for season

Staff Report

Rockford City Market has returned to downtown Rockford for its second season. The market runs 3-7 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 21 along Water Street between State and Jefferson streets in downtown Rockford.
The market offers various vendor booths, demonstrations, and live music and entertainment.

Andrew Kellogg (from left), Bruce Hammond and Susan Hammond share a laugh outside Zammuto’s Drive-In Granita’s booth at the June 10 City Market. (Frank Schier Photo)

This week’s City Market, Friday, June 17, will feature music by the Jodi Beach Trio and cooking demonstrations by Chef Ranelle Kirchner of Learn Great Foods.

Featured specials will include a unique zucchini relish at Relicious; chocolate strawberry and red velvet cake pops for $1 each at The Sweetery; apple donuts and cider at Curran’s; young white cheddar with roasted jalapenos and spicy tomatoe marinade at The Cheese People; Father’s Day gifts at Lori’s Recycled Chic; and a free puppy cupcake with purchase of an 8-ounce bag of peanut butter treats for dogs at Four Paws Pet Bakery.