Art, Music & More! Rock Falls’ Art in the Park Returns August 29

Join host Kierstyn Long for another episode of Along the Rock, presented by the Radar Free Press, as she sits down with Rock Falls Tourism Director Melinda Jones to preview the 2026 Art in the Park celebration.Learn about the annual Sculpture Walk, the rotating outdoor art gallery, local and regional artists, live acoustic music, food trucks, and the unique Otocast app that lets visitors hear directly from the sculptors behind each piece. Plus, hear about other exciting events coming to Rock Falls this fall, including the Taco Throwdown, lumberjack competitions, and the Halloween Lighted Golf Cart & UTV Parade.Art in the Park📅 Saturday, Aug. 29🕙 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.📍 RB&W Park, 201 E. Second St., Rock Falls, Illinois🎟️ Free Admission👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:00:00 – Introduction00:42 – What Is Art in the Park?01:38 – More Than Just Sculpture01:54 – Art in the Park 2026 Details02:12 – Meet the Artists03:34 – Live Music Lineup04:12 – A Relaxing Day in the Park04:27 – Free Admission & the Sculpture Walk04:50 – Explore the Sculptures With the Otocast App05:28 – Local Sponsors & Sculpture Plaques06:12 – How Artists Can Apply07:07 – Getting Involved as an Artist07:21 – What's Coming Up in Rock Falls?07:46 – Fall Events in Rock Falls08:16 – ClosingCheck out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Radar Free Press⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Follow us on all social media platforms below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress #ArtInThePark #RockFallsIllinois #RockFallsIL #SculptureWalk #OutdoorArt #LocalArtists #LiveMusic #ArtsAndCulture #SaukValley #IllinoisEvents #CommunityEvents #ArtFestival #SupportLocalArtists #RockFallsTourism #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #TheRadarOnline