Final Rockford City Market of season from 3 to 7 p.m., today, Oct. 12

Online Staff Report

Expect plenty of excitement for the last Rockford City Market of the season from 3 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12.

Enjoy decorated booths, great food and live entertainment as vendors and patrons celebrate the fall season. So far, more than 55,000 people have attended Rockford City Market this year.

If you’re heading to Rockford City Market this Friday, Oct. 12, here’s what you can expect:

Music

Jodi Beach Trio — The Jodi Beach Trio soothes the market with their seasoned country and well-loved jazz classics. These talented Rockford-area musicians are a professional and proactive group that places the audience’s satisfaction first.

Activities

Vendors have been challenged to decorate their booths with all things pumpkin! Be sure to check out each one and vote for your favorite booth and your favorite pumpkin-related item.

Rockford City Market takes place every Friday from June 1 through Oct. 12 along Water Street between State and Jefferson streets in downtown Rockford. It runs from 3 to 8 p.m. before Labor Day and 3 to 7 p.m. after Labor Day. The market includes local growers and vendors who sell natural products, including vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, cheeses, flowers, herbs, baked goods, wine and healthy snacks, as well as artisans and vendors with unique offerings and live entertainment by a variety of performers.

Rockford City Market is a collaborative effort of several agencies, including Rock River Development Partnership, River District Association, the City of Rockford and Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Visit www.rockfordcitymarket.com for more information.

Posted Oct. 12, 2012