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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 15 MIN

Sterling Street Fest Debuts! Music, Food, Family Fun & More in Downtown Sterling

from Along The Rock · host The Radar Free Press

🎉 Sterling Street Fest Debuts in Downtown Sterling | Along the Rock PodcastDowntown Sterling is getting ready for an exciting new tradition! On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Janna Groharing of Sterling Main Street and Teri Sathoff from the City of Sterling to discuss the very first Sterling Street Fest.Learn how this brand-new community block party came together, what visitors can expect, and why organizers hope it becomes a signature summer event for years to come.In this episode, you'll learn about:🎸 Live music from The Solution, Los Hills, and The Breakfast Club🍔 Food from downtown restaurants and local vendors🛍️ Shopping with local makers and downtown businesses🎨 Free family-friendly activities including face painting, mini golf, inflatables, yard games, bubbles, and more🤝 How the community and local sponsors helped make this free event possible🌟 The vision behind creating a new annual tradition for SterlingSterling Street Fest📅 Saturday, July 25🕑 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.📍 Downtown Sterling, Illinois💲 FREE AdmissionStay until the end to hear why organizers believe this event will continue growing and bringing the community together for years to come.👉 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 – Introduction00:36 – How Sterling Street Fest Began02:17 – Event Details & Festival Schedule02:52 – Live Music Lineup04:11 – Kids Activities & Family Entertainment04:35 – Food Vendors & Downtown Restaurants06:25 – Free Activities for Kids07:09 – Mini Golf & More Attractions07:29 – Sponsors & Community Support08:21 – Plans for Future Street Fests08:55 – Volunteer Opportunities09:15 – Shopping & Exploring Downtown Sterling10:01 – Why Supporting Local Businesses Matters12:30 – Event Date, Time & Location13:18 – After Party at Brink's13:49 – Where to Find More Information14:14 – Final Thoughts14:54 – 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 #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #SterlingStreetFest #DowntownSterling #SterlingMainStreet #SterlingIL #CommunityEvents #LiveMusic #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #FamilyFun #FoodTrucks #SmallBusiness #IllinoisEvents #BlockParty #SaukValley #LocalVendors #CommunityStrong #ThingsToDo #LocalNews

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