Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025

Barbecue in Roscoe tomorrow, no Summerpalooza, immunity

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025
To be guaranteed these ribs in real life, better preorder on the Whiskey Hotel Barbecue website.

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  • Because of forecasted rain on Saturday, Summerpalooza in Rockton has been canceled. However, Louiepalooza in Roscoe is still on schedule.
  • Whiskey Hotel Barbecue is open one day a week, on Sunday and every Sunday, in Roscoe 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at 5522 Elevator Road, but you should pre-order. The owner says, "We had to shut down our Rockford operations," but they are available for catering.
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Louiepalooza 2025
Sat Aug 9, 2025, 12 - 10:30 pm, Louie’s Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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