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Rivets Stadium

Long Play Music Fest

It's Time to Reunite... & Get Social!

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Thursday July 1, 2021 3pm-11PM
Friday July 2, 2021 12pm - 11pm
Saturday July 3, 2021 12pm - 11pm
Sunday July 4, 2021 12pm - 10:30pm
 
4th of July Weekend
Location
Rivets Stadium 4503 Interstate Blvd
Loves Park, IL
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This year, let us throw the party! Get ready for a Fourth of July celebration: Long Play Music Fest coming to the Rockford area July 1-4, 2021.

Long Play Music Fest will be held at Rivets Stadium in Loves Park, Illinois and Parking is FREE!

The Carnival admission is FREE!

Veterans get in FREE with military ID!

We have spent the past 18 months putting together an unbelievable weekend of KICK-ASS Bands! We are so excited about our announcement of our bands on May 14th. Set your calendars and get vaxxed! Long Play Music Fest is Coming!

The best area restaurants will be grilling up your favorites in our Grill Pit. From mouth-watering burgers with cheese dripping off the sides and fries. Add some guacamole or bacon… we got ya covered! Plus, our coolers will be filled with plenty of ice-cold beer, sangria, wine, and more!

BOOM! Cap the night off with a private fireworks display just for our attendees! Right before our Headliners take the stage, we will ignite the sky with amazing fireworks shows – Every Night! Can’t celebrate the 4th without FIREWORKS, generously sponsored by the City of Loves Park. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Nights!

Plus… our Awesome Carnival filled with SPECTACULAR RIDES and an amazing Midway! See Below.

Attendees are invited to enjoy the 4th with StarEvents! We expect a sell-out due to restricted capacity. Urgh! We have room for a bunch, but it will be more intimate than in future years. Make sure to plan early. This is the ONLY SUMMER FESTIVAL this early. Buy now and thank us later!

Come out on Thursday for live music for our FREE LOVES PARK COMMUNITY DAY at 3:00 pm and enjoy a baseball game! The RIVETS vs. Battle Creek. Play Ball! We will open the Carnival and Midway on Thursday for all attendees! After the game, we have a live band playing and will enjoy a summer evening out. Open til’ 11:00 pm. (Baseball game still requires tickets)

After Thursday’s event, the stadium will be transformed into Long Play Music Fest. We add our Main Stage to Center Field and pack the rest of the stadium with the smells of BBQ, beverages, and people joining their friends and families for a reunion like no other!

Attractions include:

  • 2 Stages and More than 20 Kick-Ass LIVE Bands
  • Fireworks provided by the city of Loves Park! 
  • Amazing Carnival and Midway
  • The Best Local Restaurants grilling
  • Artisans and Community Participation
  • Sweet kids area to keep the Little Ones Entertained

 

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Long Play Music Fest 2022

carnival

Beer


Live Music & Entertainment

sunday

Cheap Trick

saturday

jeff tweedy

Jeff Tweedy

friday

gin blossoms

7th Heaven

too hype crew

Too Hype Crew

Hairbangers Ball

Catfight

Catfight

The Blooze Brothers

Off Broadway

Off Broadway

Infinity

The Buzz Worthys

The Buzz Worthys

Dingo

Dingo

Shuffle This

the schedule

main stage

 

thursday, JUly 1st

9:15PM Infinity

9:00PM Fireworks Show

6:00PM Baseball Game 

4:00PM TBD


Friday, JUly 2nd

9:30PM Gin Blossoms

9:00PM Fireworks Show

6:00PM Hairbangers Ball

4:00PM Blooze Brothers

2:00PM The Buzz Worthys

12:00PM TBD

Saturday, July 3rd

9:30PM Jeff Tweedy

9:00PM Fireworks Show

5:00PM Too Hype Crew

2:00PM Catfight

12:00PM Dingo

Sunday, July 4th

10:00PM Fireworks Show

8:00PM Cheap Trick

6:00PM 7th Heaven

4:00PM Off Broadway

2:00PM Shuffle This

12:00PM Neptune’s Core

 

The place to be Fourth of July Weekend! Between the carnival, great vendors, and fireworks, what more could you ask for?!”

–  Gwynne B.

I’ve been to some of StarEvents festivals in Naperville and Chicago – they’re always a blast, so I can’t wait to have one so close to home!”

–  Esther F

I’m most looking forward to the great bands. It’s going to be a party!”

–  Mark P

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The Carnival Plus... an Amazing Midway of Games
Kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Pharoah’s Fury An giant swinging ship that swings riders up to 50ft in the air.

Orbiter

Orbiter High speed thrill ride for advanced riders that whirls riders throughout the air.

Moby Dick Moby Dick whisks riders left to right and over the top in a fast pace, free-fall motion.

Freakout

Freakout The Freak Out swings riders 60ft in the air while spinning them at a ferocious pace!

Cliffhanger Experience hang gliding w/three passenger vehicles in which patrons lie in.

FastFurious

Fast and Furious Fast and Furious is a European ride that races around the track very fast.

ferris-wheel-at-twilight

Ferris Wheel A spectacular view of the surrounding area over 50ft tall, the Ferris Wheel is an icon.

Dizzy Dragons

Dizzy Dragons Spin your vehicle and make it go fast by spinning the turntable in the car.

Stretch Raiders A jungle gym featuring a cargo net, inflatable slide, two oversized suspension bridges, and a giant slide!

Zero Gravity High speed spinning attraction that uses centrifugal force to secure riders to the wall.

Cobra

Cobra Strap in and get ready to ride through the air on our king cobra!

Fun Slide

Fun Slide No ordinary slide... Guests plunge down this 65 foot long monster.

Infernal Combustion

Infernal Combustion The largest two-story fun house of its kind, moving floors, punching bags, spinning barrels, and a spiral slide!

Tilt-A-Whirl The Tilt-A-Whirl is a perfect ride for riders of all ages.

Samba A variety of airplanes and space ships that fly through the air up and down.

Motercycle

Motorcycle Kid-size motorcycles that pop wheelies, go over jumps, and more.

Ballistic Swings

Ballistic Swings Round and round... Great for kids of all ages.

Spider 12 spinning tubs and whirl around as the 6 spider like arms spin and fall.

Looney

Looney Train The Looney Train is a family train ride that the whole family can enjoy!

Mini Jets Kids choose their favorite multi colored airplane that begins to spin and lift off the ground.

Volkswagon The Volkswagen Cars is a simple ride that spins in a continuous circle.

Teacups Kids can spin their tea cups as fast as they want on this classic childrens ride.

45 Stage

Family entertainment

 

Friday, JUly 2nd

6:30PM Evolve Dance Show

5:30PM Balster’s Magic Show

4:30PM Evolve Dance Show

3:30PM Balster’s Magic Show

2:30PM Science Demonstration with Guilford High

2:00PM Crafting with the Midway Village Museum

1:30PM Balster’s Magic Show

12:30PM Story Time 

12:00PM Paws Adoption Hour (2 Hours)

 

Saturday, JUly 3rd

7:30PM Kidbucks Game Show

6:30PM Burpee Museum Demonstration

4:30PM Burpee Museum Demonstration

3:30PM Kidbucks Game Show

2:30PM TBD

2:00PM Crafting with Miss Winnebego County

1:30PM Kidbucks Game Show

12:30PM TBD

12:00PM Paws Adoption Hour

 

Sunday, July 4th

6:30PM Kidbucks Game Show

4:30PM Burpee Museum Demonstration

3:30PM Kidbucks Game Show

2:30PM Burpee Museum Demonstration

2:00PM Crafting with Miss Winnebego County

1:30PM Kidbucks Game Show

12:00PM Paws Adoption Hour

 

The Grill Pit Enjoy the Best Summertime Food

Burgers, Brats, Fries, and More!

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Getting to Long Play Music Fest

Location

Long play music fest @ Rivets Stadium

ADDRESS

4503 Interstate Blvd

Loves Park, IL 61111

Parking

Parking is available at Mercy Sportscore 2 or the Rivets Stadium Lot for VIPs.

FROM ROCKFORD

From Rockford, take IL-251 N and E Riverside Blvd to Interstate Blvd. There is parking for a small fee onsite and another lot just East of the park.

FROM THE EAST

From other cities to the East of Loves Park, Follow I-90 W to E Riverside Blvd in Rockford Township. Take exit 12 from I-90 W to get to the park. There is parking for a small fee onsite and another lot just East of the park.

 

 

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