Old Settlers Days 2022

June 16-20, 2022

Concerts, vendors, midway rides. The largest fundraiser of the year for Rockton Lions charities.

https://www.facebook.com/oldsettlersdays/

OSD Schedule

subject to change without notice

THURSDAY JUNE 16 2022

Gates open 4:00pm

1:00pm-  8:00pm: Rock River Valley Blood Drive – Rockton American Center (note new location). Give Blood get a 4 Day General Admission Festival Pass, donate a pair of eyeglasses for a 2nd pass.

4:00pm-  11:00pm: Festival Vendors, Information Booth, 50/50 Raffle Tickets and Food Booths open

4:00pm-  11:00pm: Miller/Coors Beer Tent open

5:00pm- 10:00pm: Midway by Skinners Amusements 5-9pm Ride Special TBA

5:00pm-  9:00pm: TBA

5:00pm-  11:00pm:  Sponsor’s VIP Tent Open

Beer Tent Entertainment – No additional ticket required
5:00 p.m.-  7:30 p.m.

MAIN STAGE Additional Concert Ticket Required, Gates open about an hour before showtime
8:00 p.m.: Ashley Cooke, Spencer Crandall, Cooper Alan

FRIDAY JUNE 17 2022

Gates open 4:00pm

4:00pm-  11:00pm       Festival Vendors, Information Booth, 50/50 Raffle Tickets and Food Booths open

4:00pm-  11:00pm       Miller/Coors Beer Tent open

5:00pm-  11:00pm       Midway by Skinners Amusements Ride Special TBA

5:00pm-  9:00pm

5:00pm-  11:00pm       Sponsor’s VIP Tent Open

Beer Tent Entertainment – No additional ticket required    
4:00pm – 5:00pm                  
5:30pm-  7:30pm

MAIN STAGE- Additional Concert Ticket Required, Gates open about one hour prior to showtime              
8:00pm    LOCASH

SATURDAY JUNE 18 2022

Gates open 12:30pm

Noon: Parade – Main Street Rockton

1:00 p.m. -  11:00 p.m. Midway by Skinners Amusements

1:00 p.m. -    5:00 p.m.        Carnival Special TBA

1:00 p.m. -  11:00 p.m.        Festival Vendors, Information Booth, 50/50 Raffle Tickets and Food Booths open

5:00 p.m. -  11:00 p.m.        Sponsor’s VIP Tent Open

Beer Tent Entertainment – No additional ticket required      
3:30 p.m.– 5:30 p.m.          
6:00 p.m.-  8:00 p.m.

MAIN STAGE Additional Concert Ticket Required, Gates open about an hour prior to showtime              
8:30 p.m. Ashley McBryde

SUNDAY JUNE 19 2022

Gates open 1:30 p.m.                                                        
2:00-  9:30 p.m.         Midway by Skinners Amusements - Ride special TBA

2:00-  9:30 p.m.         Festival Vendors, Information Booth, 50/50 Raffle Tickets and Food Booths open

2:00-  9:30 p.m.         Miller/Coors Beer Tent open        
2:30pm

4:00- 10:00 p.m.        Sponsor’s VIP Tent Open

8:45 p.m.                        Hefty 50/50 Drawing – Main Stage

Beer Tent Entertainment – No additional ticket required  

2:30 p.m.-  4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.-  5:30 p.m.

MAIN STAGE   Additional Concert Ticket Required, Gates open about an hour prior to showtime              
5:30pm                         TBA
7:00 p.m.                         TBA

CARNIVAL

Once again we welcome back the “Cadillac of Carnivals,” Skinners Amusements. DRS Skinners’ Amusements Inc. is a family owned and operated carnival, founded in 1910. Their rides are fully insured and state inspected, maintained monthly and checked daily for safety.

Most rides cost 2-5 tickets. Tickets cost $1 each.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday: 5 – 10 pm
Special: TBA
Ticket sales will begin at 4 pm

Friday: 5 – 11 pm
Special: TBA
Ticket sales will begin at 4:45 pm

Saturday: 1 – 11 pm
Special: TBA
Ticket sales begin at 12:30pm

Sunday: 2 – 9:30 pm
Special: TBA
Ticket sales will begin at 1:30 pm

I plan on buying a carnival wristband, how long is it good for?
Carnival wristbands are good only the day of purchase, and for the length of the advertised special, usually 3-4 hours.

I want to take my toddler on carnival rides, will I need a ride ticket too?
Yes, everyone who rides a carnival ride (parents and children) will require a ticket, even parents riding with their children. Please check with ride height requirements prior to purchasing carnival tickets.

Directions

Old Settlers Days is located at Settlers Park on E Hawick Street in right behind First National Bank/Macktown, (one block off of Main Street) in Downtown Rockton, IL.

There is NO cost for parking.

Parking restrictions have been established on the perimeter streets of festival grounds to ensure the safety of pedestrian traffic and emergency vehicle access. It is recommended that you also use the free parking provided at Hononegah High School (307 Salem Street). The main entrance of the festival is a short walk west on Main Street from that parking lot. Handicapped parking is being offered at the parking lot on the corner of Blackhawk and Hawick Streets. Vehicles using this location must display a valid handicapped parking placard.​

General Directions:

From the South/East (Rockford/Chicago) or from the North (WI):From I-90: Exit on Rockton Road, turn west approx 3.5 miles. Rockton Road becomes Union Street at the Hwy 2 intersection.

From the South: (Rockford)From 251: Travel north to 251/Hononegah Road. Turn Left on Hononegah Road. Travel approx 3 miles, the road becomes Main Street after the bridge crossing Hwy 2. Park at Hononegah High School.

From HWY 2 : Travel north, turn right at Rockton Road/Union Street.

From The North: (Beloit/Janesville/Madison)From I-90: Travel south, exit on Rockton Road. Turn right (west) travel approx 3.5 miles. Rockton Road becomes Union Street at the Hwy 2 intersection.

From The West: (Freeport) Take Hwy 75 east to Meridian Road, turn left (north). Travel to Shirland road and turn right (east). Shirland Road turns into Rockton Road/Union Street as you enter Rockton. Turn right on Main Street (stop lights) and travel a few blocks to Salem Street/Hononegah High School.