JOIN US FOR BACON FEST

We're bringing home the bacon for a great cause and great food!
Join us at Prairie Street Brewhouse for the second annual Rockford Bacon Fest on Thursday, October 18th. Rockford Bacon Fest celebrates the wonders of bacon with an evening of bacon-themed dishes and drinks from Rockford's top restaurants and bars with proceeds benefiting The Element.

The Element: What we’re about

Attract artist, entrepreneurs and young professionals to live & work in Downtown Rockford
Make Rockford an active regional destination for Arts & Culture
Establish and grow the market for new Downtown housing
Enhance downtown amenities and quality of life
Create a downtown atmosphere of success
Boost economic growth for the entire community
Market Downtown to Rockford and the Region

A collaborative effort, The Element continually embraces and implements ideas and recommendations from Rockford Community members, artists and arts organizations.