Selected Community Events
PraiseFest2013
Jun 15, 2013 11;00 am - 6:30 pm
First United Church of God @ 3129 Searles Ave. in RockfordOpen to the public live music all day event with food and fun for all ages. Face Painting, Games, & Prizes for the kids.
www.firstunitedchurchofgod.com (815)968-7120
Old Settlers Days
Jun 6, 2013 Various. For exact times please visit www.oldsettlersdays.com.
Jun 7, 2013 Various. For exact times please visit www.oldsettlersdays.com.
Jun 8, 2013 Various. For exact times please visit www.oldsettlersdays.com.
Jun 9, 2013 Various. For exact times please visit www.oldsettlersdays.com.
Settlers Park on Hawick Street, behind First National Bank – Macktown in Rockton.The musical acts are Chris Cagle, Uncle Kracker, Billy Currington, and Kip Moore from Thursday through Sunday respectively. OSD is known in the area as a great family festival including qualitymusical acts, parade, fair grounds, with great rides, food, and fireworks. Proceeds are distributed back into the area by the Rockton Lions Club.
Tickets will be on sale at www.OldSettlersDays.com. Prices are as follows:
4 Day Admission Passes (required with concert tickets) -- $6 advance/$10 beginning June 6
Thursday, Chris Cagle -- $15 advance/$20 beginning June 6
Friday, Uncle Kracker -- $15 advance/$20 beginning June 6
Saturday, Billy Currington -- $20 advance/$25 beginning June 6
Sunday Kip Moore -- $20 advance/$25 beginning June 6
Concert Ticket Special (1 ticket to each concert and 1 ticket admission pass) -- $60 through April 30
Children 12 and under do not need a 4 day admission pass, however, all ages will need a concert ticket.
Those interested in the event are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online. Those who "LIKE" Old Settler's Days on Facebook or follow @OldSettlersDays on Twitter, may also take advantage of special opportunities and contests.
An estimated 15,000 people attend OSD each year. The Rockton Lions ensure the maximum amount raised can go back to the community by using volunteers exclusively to work the festival. There are no paid workers.
For more information visit www.oldsettlersdays.com.
2013 Concerts on the Square Concert Series in Monroe
Jun 6, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Jun 20, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Jun 28, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Jul 11, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Jul 25, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Aug 8, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Aug 16, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Aug 22, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
Sep 6, 2013 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m.; weather call will be made at 3p.m. day of show on 93.7 FM
West side of the Downtown Square in Monroe, Wisconsin Rain Location: The DenThe concert series will bring nine live shows to the downtown Square in Monroe, beginning Thursday, June 6, through Friday, September 6. All concerts will be held on the west side of the Square from 6:30p.m. – 9 p.m. with The Den serving as the rain location. The weather call will be made at 3p.m. the day of the show with the announcement made on Big Radio, 93.7 FM.
Below is the 2013 Concert line-up for 2013 Concerts on the Square
June 6 – The Briana Hardyman Band (soft rock & country rock)
June 20 – Michael Perry and The Long Beds (country folk)
Kick off show with MAC and the WI Music Arts Festival
June 28 – X-51 Band (contemporary rock)
July 11 – The Family Business (blues, rock, reggae)
July 25 – Mighty Short Bus (roots rock, country soul)
August 8 – Manny B Group (high energy)
August 16 – Gypsy Holler (country rock)
August 22 – Raindogs (blues, rock)
September 6 – The Fat Babies (jazz band)
Dance contest to be held with prizes awarded
Fox Valley Music Camp {RE}Mix
Jun 24, 2013 - Jun 28, 2013 Call
Judson UniversityEstablished in 2006, The Fox Valley Music Camp at Judson University offers an enriching, fun-filled week of music-making for students in grades Kindergarten through High School.
Cheryl Richardson, 847-628-1110, FVMC@judsonu.edu