Staff Report

ROCKFORD – The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau on Tuesday announced the return of the FVV Fan Fest, featuring Rockford native and NBA champion Fred VanVleet. 

The FVV Fan Fest is on Friday, July 12, from  5 to 9 p.m. at the UW Health Sports Factory, downtown. The event is serves as the opening celebration for the 2019 FVV Summer Camp, which runs July 13-14 at Sports Factory.

The festival is open to all ages. There will be include shooting stations, three-point and dunk contests, bouncy houses, live T-shirt screenings, and more—all to celebrate VanVleet’s success on and off the court and the positive impact of RACVB’s sports tourism efforts.

July 12
5 p.m. Doors Open
7 p.m. Celebrity Three Point Contest
7:30 p.m. Community Dunk Contest 
9:00 p.m. Event Ends 

FVV Summer Camp
The 2019 FVV Summer Camp, produced by VanVleet, is set for Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is designed for boys and girls ages K-12. Campers will learn skills and compete in contests led by VanVleet and his staff. Cost $100. All registered attendees will receive free admission to FVV Fan Fest, lunch and a camp T-shirt.