- Catch a Dixon Municipal Band concert (July 24): Enjoy a free “Summer Sounds 2025” concert by the Dixon Municipal Band at the Page Park Band Shell at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Visit the band’s website for more information.
- George Fest (July 26): Celebrate “Chicken George” on Saturday, July 26, at the McCormick Event Center in Rock Falls. The event will include a car show, kids activities, a “Chicken George”-eating contest, live music and more. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
- Attend the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club Hillclimb (July 26): Head to Oregon for the Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club Hillclimb. There will be motorcycle races, a bike show, live music and concessions. Visit the club’s Facebook page for more information.
- Shop at the Twin City Farmers Market (July 26): Visit the Twin City Farmers Market in Sterling from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning. It’s an indoor market year-round, with additional outdoor vendors in the summer, offering local produce and goods.
- Enjoy a Sterling Municipal Band concert (July 30): The Sterling Municipal Band will present a free musical performance under the stars at the Grandon Civic Center in Sterling at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. Visit the website for more information.
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