Neighborhood residents, baseball enthusiasts and the Rockford region are invited to enjoy this free-admission community celebration featuring kids activities, tee/wiffle ball derby, local food trucks and vendors, a DJ, and baseball themed surprises. The USA Baseball WNT will take the Beyer Stadium field at 5 p.m. for exhibition baseball against Cangelosi Sparks North!

Attendees of the Block Party can expect a variety of local entertainment and food and beverage options, including A Taste of Chicago, Kona Ice, J&C Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Pig Minds Brewing Co. and popcorn courtesy of the City of Rockford Public Works. The IWBC would like to thank the following Block Party @ Beyer partners: Hard Rock Casino Rockford (presenting sponsor), City of Rockford and Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Forward for Fun Grant), Rockford Park District, Project First Rate, Tradeswomen United of Northwestern Illinois, and Rockford Rivets.