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Alligator Sighting at RB&W Park

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Summer starts off right with our highly anticipated Summer Splash event in Rock Falls. Our mission is to bring people family and friends together to celebrate the best our community has to offer. The Rock Falls Chamber is excited to announce that Summer Splash will be held at the RB&W Riverfront on June 21st – 22nd.

This beloved annual hometown event features wild, fun, and free activities for all ages. Bring the whole family down to enjoy over one hundred organizations partnering together to participate as entertainers, event hosts, booth spaces, activity organizers, or volunteers. Back by popular demand: Alligator Brats! Brother Daryls will be serving up fresh and hot alligator brats both days of the event.

“We are beyond excited to bring our community together again for this huge summer celebration,” says Sam Smith, President/CEO. “Summer Splash is truly amazing with the number of businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community members uniting for free fun on the Riverfront. This spectacular event is open to everyone and provides quality family entertainment with no admission fee. It is all about giving back to the community and uniting us. Together, we will always achieve more.”

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of entertainment and community spirit at Summer Splash in Rock Falls! For full activity descriptions, visit www.RockFallsChamber.com/SummerSplash.

NEW IN 2024!
Alligator Brats are Back! Brothers Daryl’s will be serving up the Gator both days of the event.
More food trucks! We have opened up more food truck availability!
Blacksmith demonstrations by Wildberry Forge
Pink Heals Fire Truck will be joining the Rock Falls Fire Truck and the CGH Ambulance.
Free family games are back! Enjoy free activities such as family tug-a-war, potato sack races, chalk the park,
giant Jenga, giant Yahtzee, monster darts, and more!
ROCK Rock Falls by helping us grow Rocko the snake. Bring a painted rock to add or paint one at the event to
help us grow our rock snake more than 50 foot!
The petting zoo is back and we are adding in barrel rides for the kids!
Woodlawn Arts will be joining us for live theater in the park, featuring Improv Theater. Perfect for all ages!
Free Family movie in the park, playing Despicable me 3. Hosted by Nicklaus Construction
Returning favorites: dozens of vendor booths, YMCA Family 5K, YWCA Stuffed Animal Pageant, Happy Tails
Doggy pageant, Dance Party by Rockin’ Cardio Drumming and family movie night – playing Despicable Me 3.

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