All Weekend

Village Shops open and full of wonderful gifts and home accents

All Weekend day,
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Christmas at the Commons
The Rockton Chamber of Commerce is now located at the Rockton Commons
Student Volunteers can be picked up and dropped off at this location
330 East Main Street, Suite 700

All Weekend

"Welcome Home” to Christmas at the Commons
Visit Welcome Home Interiors at the Rockton Commons ~ browse the store for your interior design needs
Welcome Home Interiors, 330 E. Main Street, Suite 400

All Weekend

Mother Christmas Program
Mother Chistmas ~ taking calls at 815-624-8431 until Dec.15 for anyone wishing to buy a gift for Floberg Center family members ~ Deliver the unwrapped gift to the Floberg Center
Glodie B. Floberg Center, 58 West Rockton Road

All Weekend

"Eccentricities" At Christmas
Shop at this ~ quaint ~ "eccentric" ~ one of a kind designer shop  ~ Stop in and sign up for a drawing to be held Sunday at 4:00
Ecccentricities, 101 W. Main Street

All Weekend

Celebrate Christmas at the Rockton INN
Celebrate Christmas at the newly opened Rockton INN  ~ Come in and enjoy many lunch and dinner specials including dessert for the children of “Cookies and Milk”  Extended Hours all weekend long ~ Friday & Saturday: 11:30 a.m. till midnight  ~ Sunday 11:30 a.m. -10 p.m.
Rockton INN,102 E. Main Street

All Weekend

Christmas Cocktail Concoction Contest
Visit the participating establishments to taste their Christmas Cocktail Concoction.  The Brickhouse features “Blue Christmas” and “Pumpkin Pie”, The Rockton INN features “Cookies for Santa” 

All Day

Caroling downtown all day long

All Day

Santa's Elves, Frosty the Snowman & Rudolph roam the streets of Rockton

7 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Rockton Lions Pancake Breakfast
Pancake and sausage breakfast hosted with the American Legion and the local Boy Scouts
American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main Street

8 a.m. - 11 a.m

Breakfast With Santa
Join Santa and his Elves for breakfast at the Old Stone Church ~ Enjoy egg casserole, french toast, sausage, rolls, milk & juice ~  Santa Claus will be on hand to visit with the children ~   Adults $4.00 – Youth $3.00 ~ No charge under 2 years
The Old Stone Church, 101 E. Union Street

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Chamber office open
Pickup and Drop off location for all Christmas Walk Volunteers
Rockton Chamber of Commerce now located at the Rockton Commons
330 E. Main Street, Suite 700

8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Village Shops open and full of wonderful gifts and home accents
Downtown Main Street, Rockton

8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Get Cozy at the Country Cottage
The area's coziest country decor shop features holiday cheer, cookies, & special sales throughout the store ~ Demonstrations throughout the day
Country Cottage, 122 S. Prairie St.

8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

"Eccentricities" At Christmas
Shop at this ~ quaint ~ "eccentric" ~ one of a kind designer shop  ~ Stop in and sign up for a drawing to be held Sunday at 4:00
Ecccentricities, 101 W. Main Street

9 a.m. - NOON

Cookie Walk & Mini Craft Sale
A wide selection of homemade cookies, goodies and candies sold by the pound ~ a nice variety of handmade items, made and sold by local crafters ~ FREE Admission
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2336 Freeport Road

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Christmas Bake Sale
Rockton Historical Society annual Bake Sale and Christmas Goodies of all sorts
Rockton Township Historical Museum, 529 Green Street

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Talcott Library Book Sale
Join the Talcott Library for their book sale ~ Proceeds to support children’s programming
Talcott Library, 101 E. Main Street

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit Santa's House
Santa is in his Santa House for pictures and visitors ~ located in the  Parking Lot of Rockton Food & Spirits (formerly Shopping Bag)
Rockton Food & Spirits, 121 Main Street

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

"Wimpy's Wonderland Christmas
at the Greater Rockton Community Centre"
Christmas Market  ~ local artists, vendors and craftsmen showcase their gifts for sale.  Entertainment throughout the day provides an opportunity to “warm up” and begin your holiday shopping ~ Donations to Wimpy’s Fund  are welcomed  
The Greater Rockton Community Centre, 302 W. Main Street

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2007 “Christmas Stars of Rockton”
Honoring 5 prominent leaders who have made an impact on our community  
~ sponsored by the Girl Scouts Troop 135
The Greater Rockton Community Centre, 302 W. Main Street

9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

"Go NUTS" Over Christmas with Skupien Brothers Nuts
Enjoy Cinnamon Roasted Pecans & Almonds as you visit Santa and watch the Lighted Parade ~ From 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. find them at the Greater Rockton Community Center
6-8 p.m. Rockton Food & Spirits parking lot(formerly Shopping Bag),
121 W. Main Street

10 a.m. till closing

Christmas at Main Street Antique Mall
Come browse Main Street Antique Mall for that unique, special, one of a kind item
Main Street Antique Mall, 203 W. Main Street

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 Christmas Fair Trade Market Place
Christmas Sale ~ products from Great Harvest Bread ~ Just Goods, - “a fair trade marketplace” ~ gifts, jewelry, interesting home décor and much more.  Sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rock Valley
329 School Street (located in the OLD Stephen Mack School)

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

“The Cutest Elf”
All Things Framed will be hosting a children’s photo contest ~ “The Cutest Elf” contest will be for children 12 and under, with the winner chosen by popular vote. The photos, and a frame for the winner, will be presented at the end of the voting period. Stop by All Things Framed Saturday or Sunday during Christmas Walk weekend to have your child’s picture taken (free of charge) and enter the contest.

10 a.m. – 12:00 noon

"A Cute" Christmas Photo For Free
Bring the kids and family in for a Free 5x7 Christmas photo ~ Hot cider & treats ~ photos will be available to pickup on 12-11-07
Acute Image and Design, 115 W. Main Street

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Wagon Rides
Pickup/drop off in front of Village Hall
Sponsored by the Rockton Chamber of Commerce, The Village of Rockton, Rebound Therapy Center, The Best of Beloit Roscoe and Rockton, and Williams Tree Farm
D & L Ranch, 110 E. Main Street

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Pickup/drop off in front of Village Hall
Sponsored by the Rockton Chamber of Commerce,  The Village of Rockton, Rebound Therapy Center, The Best of Beloit Roscoe and Rockton, and Williams Tree Farm
D & L Ranch, 110 E. Main Street

11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Make and Take "Christmas Tags" at Rubber Stamp Rendezvous
Come, make and take with you a free Christmas gift tag
RubberStamp Rendezvous, 106 A. W. Main Street

4 p.m.

Holiday Remembrance Program
A remembrance ceremony that will provide help, comfort and console families that have experienced a death.  Sponsored by McCorkle Funeral Home
767 N. Blackhawk Blvd.  

4 p.m. - 6 p.m

Chili Supper
Join us for the best “all you can eat” Chili Supper in Rockton ~ Chili, Barbeque, chips, drinks and dessert  ~ served in the dining room downstairs ~ $5.00 per person
Rockton United Methodist Church, 102 W. Chapel Street

4 p.m. - till closing

Auxiliary Hot Beef Sandwiches
Join the ladies of the Auxiliary for the best hot beef sandwiches in town
American Center (Legion), 221 W. Main Street

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Holiday Music while you shop
The Beloit Gateway City Barbershop Chorus will sing along Main Street and inside shops
Downtown Main Street, Rockton

6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Define Hot Chocolate
Northern Winnebago County Rotary will sell hot chocolate at two locations ~ to help keep the warmth of the season for all the parade watchers ~ proceeds help support the local Rotary program to provide dictionaries for all third grade students in area schools ~
Front Porch of the Talcott Free Library, Talcott Library ~ 101 E. Main Street  and  Rockton Village Hall ~110 E. Main Street

6 p.m.

Lighting of Luminaries
Drive through the quaint village to view all the beautiful luminaries

7 p.m.

Rockton's FAMOUS Lighted Christmas Parade
Rockton’s famous lighted Christmas Parade begins at Hononegah High School, continues downtown on Main Street and ends at the corner of Main Street and Cottage Street ~ Over 10,000 people attend so be sure to arrive early !!! ~ Cumulus Broadcasting ~ 97ZOK ~ Q98.5 ~ 96.7 The Eagle  and WROK Newstalk 1440 will be announcing on Main Street
 

7 p.m.

Q 98.5 "12 Hours of Salvation Toy Drive"
Q98.5 collects new toys for boys & girls to be distributed through the Salvation Army to needy families
Toys will be accepted along the parade route by Q 98.5 radio celebrities

8 p.m. - Closing

Rockton Chamber VIP Reception at the American Center (Legion)
This is a special time of year to say "Thank You" and to show our appreciation to our VIP sponsors and volunteers ~ VIP Sponsors have the opportunity to network, have refreshments and hors d’oeuvres catered by ABC Catering ~ and…join in on the fun at the Rockton Lions Auction being held at the American Center (Legion)
American Center (Legion) 221 W. Main Street

7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Rockton Lions Auction
Rockton Lions Annual Auction following the parade ~ Local Merchants and residents donate goods and services that are auctioned off ~ Proceeds to benefit Lion's Club charitable donations
American Center (Legion) 221 W. Main Street