Art in the Park: Rock Falls Brings Sculpture, Music & Local Creativity to Life

In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum welcomes Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism to talk about one of the city’s most anticipated events—Art in the Park!Discover how this annual event transforms the RBNW District into a vibrant celebration of public art and community creativity. Melinda shares details about this year’s highlights, including:🗿 8 brand-new sculptures from artists around the country🎶 Live performances by Pat Jones, Jay Vonn, and James Perron🔥 A new live glass-blowing demonstration🎨 Over 20 local and regional artists🚚 Food trucks with a variety of delicious options🚗 Golf cart sculpture tours + the Otocast app for interactive experiences🎧 Whether you're an art enthusiast, music lover, or just looking for a great day out—this episode has everything you need to know about Art in the Park 2025!📅 Event Date: Saturday, August 23📍 Location: RBNW District, Rock Falls, IL🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM🔗 Listen now and get inspired!Check out The Radar Free Press at https://theradar.online/🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:00:21 – What is Art in the Park?00:56 – Sneak preview of this year’s sculptures01:17 – Inspiring kids through art01:35 – Local & regional artists, food trucks, and music02:10 – What’s new this year (glassblowing + pottery)02:26 – Live music lineup announced02:47 – Tourism impact on Rock Falls & local art trail03:34 – Featuring local artists from Rock Falls & Sterling04:06 – Visitors’ reactions and community growth05:04 – Event details: Date, time, food, music & more05:30 – Sculpture tour with golf carts & the Otocast appCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Radar Free Press⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Follow us on all social media platforms below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠#illinois #il #sauk valley #along the rock #podcast #the radar #radar free press #free news #local news #Sterling #Rock Falls #Dixon #Lee #Art in the Park #Art #Park #Live Music #Glass Blowing #Pottery #artist #local artist #kids #food trucks #annual event #tourism