BASE Camp 2025
6:00 PM
BASE Camp (the Business Academy for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs) is open to entrepreneurs, small businesses and those looking to grow or expand their products or services.
Downtown Beautification Donation
12:00 AM
Support Downtown Freeport’s Beautification! Please contribute to our Downtown Beautification Fund to help keep our downtown vibrant and welcoming! Your donation directly supports the beautiful flower displays that brighten our streets, creating an ...
Northwest Illinois Ale Trail
12:00 AM
It's BACK! The Northwest Illinois Ale Trail was such a success in 2022-23, we've brought it back for an amazing encore! Visit all seven breweries in Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties between April 6-December 31, 2025 and get a free t-shirt! To start ...
Rank Choice Voting - What is it and How does it Work?
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Barbara Laimins (LWV member who served on Illinois Task Force to study RCV) will cover the Pros and Cons - and the impact of Rank Choice Voting on voter turnout. This meeting will begin at 6:30 pm at the Freeport Public Library - with time for Q & A. ...
Stephenson County Restaurant Week
12:00 AM
Stephenson County Restaurant Week is back with great specials, tasty treats and a full listing of all the restaurants our region has to offer! Your meal planning is complete for April 25-May 4 as we take you on a guided tour of the best food options in ...
Pretzel Fest
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for Downtown Freeport's second annual Pretzel Fest! Living in Pretzel City, whether you are a graduate or a local resident, the pretzel is honored and revered. In celebration of National Pretzel Day on April 26, we are hosting the best Pretzel ...
Pretzel Fest
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Join us for Downtown Freeport's fourth annual Pretzel Fest! Living in Pretzel City, whether you are a graduate or a local resident, the pretzel is honored and revered. In celebration of National Pretzel Day on April 26, we are hosting the best Pretzel ...
Pretzel City Winefest-2025
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for another great Downtown Freeport event on Saturday, May 10! $25 Event Admission includes a souvenir wine glass and a gift. Pretzel City Winefest is a wine-tasting event in Downtown Freeport featuring Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa wines on ...
Advantage Illinois Program
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Due to the struggles that small businesses have in obtaining financing through normal means, the U.S. Treasury has allocated funds to states and jurisdictions, including Illinois, to assist lenders in offsetting their risk. This funding was ...
Music on Chicago The Real Deal and The Synergy Band
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Music on Chicago this July will feature the Real Deal from 5:30-7 pm and The Synergy Band from 7:30-10 pm, opening with Flight Radio. This is an outdoor live music concert and fundraiser for the Greater Freeport Partnership. This month it will be ...
Music on Chicago with Boogie and the Yo-Yoz with special guest DJ Cup
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Music on Chicago this August will feature Boogie and the Yo-yoz with special guest DJ Cup. THEY ARE BACK! Gates open at 5:30. There is a $5 entry donation. Children 5 and under are free. Bring your lawn chair and get ready for a good time!!
Pretzel City Brewfest
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Pretzel City Brewfest will take place on Saturday, September 27th in downtown Freeport. This is a 21 and older & rain or shine event. Tickets can be purchased with credit/debit cards online. VIP will open at noon with General Admission opening at 1 pm ...
Wine & Witches 2025
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wine & Witches October 9| 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Downtown Freeport Join us for another free Downtown Freeport event on Thursday, October 10 ! While general admission is free, we’re offering an exclusive VIP experience for just $20 , ...
Mistletoe Walk
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Get ready for a jolly weekend full of holiday cheer and shopping! Join us for the Mistletoe Walk in Downtown Freeport and kick off the holiday season by exploring our local shops, filled with unique gifts and festive deals. From noon to 4 pm, enjoy the ...