Rockford City Market releases 2019 'Winter Markets' schedule

Rockford City Market season returns soon with the Winter Markets kicking off festivities in upcoming months.

The Winter Markets welcome local farmers, bakers and artists outside of the usual market season from May to October.

According to the Rockford City Market

, the Winter Markets will be on select days in April and early May. You can visit the Rockford City Market at 100 N. Water St. on Fridays from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Here is the 2019 Winter Markets schedule along with the list of performers:

Friday, April 5

Music: Josh Cohen

Friday, April 12

Music: Cole Brandt

Saturday, April 13

Music: Andrew Robinson

Saturday, April 20

Music: Steve McClanahan

Friday, May 3

Music: Dan Maguire

Saturday, May 11

Music: Kristin Scholz

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