Got Questions? We have Answers!
List of Questions answered here:
- Where is the Rockford Midtown Market held?
- Where is the Indoor Rockford Midtown Market held?
- What are the plans for 2026?
- Who is sponsoring the event?
- How do I become a vendor?
- How can I get double my IL Link Card Dollars at Rockford Midtown Market?
- How is “Cars & Coffee” related to the Rockford Midtown Market?
Where is the Rockford Midtown Market held?
The 2026 Rockford Midtown Market happens inside of Katie’s Cup, located at 502 Seventh Street.
Where is the Indoor Rockford Midtown Market held?
The 2024-5 Indoor Rockford Midtown Market was held inside of Katie’s Cup at 502 Seventh Street.
What are the plans for 2026?
Rockford Midtown Market happens on Thursdays from June 4-September 24, 2026 over 17 different Thursdays. We are presently accepting vendor applications our 2026 market dates. Our market starts at 9 am and ends at 1 pm-we advise getting here early for the best selection! We can’t wait to see you here on Thursday mornings!
Who is sponsoring the event?
Rockford Midtown Market is a neighborhood outreach project of Katie’s Cup. A team of volunteers coordinates the Rockford Midtown Market.
We would love to have YOU sponsor us for 2026!
Here are the 2026 Outdoor Market Sponsorship details:
2026 Market Sponsor Prospectus (PDF, opens in new window)
Our sponsors for 2026 (THANK YOU!) are:
Our sponsors for 2025 (THANK YOU!) are:
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health Mile Square L.P. Johnson Health Center Rockford
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Katie’s Cup
Our sponsors for 2024 (THANK YOU!) were:
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health Mile Square L.P. Johnson Health Center Rockford
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Katie’s Cup
Our sponsors for 2023 (THANK YOU!) were:
- UW Health
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health Mile Square L.P. Johnson Health Center Rockford
- Compeer Financial
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Midtown District Association
- Katie’s Cup
Our sponsors for 2022 (THANK YOU!) were:
- UW Health
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health Mile Square L.P. Johnson Health Center Rockford
- Christenson Funeral and Cremation Services
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Midtown District Association
- Kelly Educational Services
- Thrivent
Our sponsors for 2021 (THANK YOU!) were:
- Swedish American Foundation
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
- US Bank
- Christenson Funeral and Cremation Services
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
- Oak Street Health
- Thrivent
Our sponsors for 2020 (THANK YOU!) were:
- Swedish American Foundation
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
- US Bank
- Christenson Funeral and Cremation Services
- Zion Lutheran Church
- Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
- Rockford Development Corporation
- 29 Palms – The Collector’s Oasis
- Olson Funeral and Cremation Services
Our sponsors from 2019 (THANK YOU!) were:
- United Way of Rock River Valley
- Swedish American Foundation
- Crusader Community Health
- Rockford Public Schools
- UI Health L.P. Johnson Family Health Center
- Olson Funeral and Cremation Services
- US Bank
- Christenson Funeral and Cremation Services
Want to be a sponsor? Contact us today!
How do I become a vendor?
Check out this link for the full details:
2026 Market Vendor Guidelines and Vendor Application (PDF, opens in new window)
Also, you can email rockfordmidtownmarket@gmail.com or call the Midtown Market Coordinator, Michael Thomas, at 815-558-3169 or the Market Manager, Ali Didier, at 815-206-8360.
How can I get double my IL Link Card Dollars at Rockford Midtown Market?
In case you have not heard—if you use the Illinois Link Card, Rockford Midtown Market is now giving you DOUBLE YOUR LINK DOLLARS (up to $25, with Link Match*) spent on farm-fresh produce bought at Rockford Midtown Market! That’s right, you can now use your SNAP food benefits to buy farm-fresh produce at Rockford Midtown Market and get more than before!
*Link Match is a program of Experimental Station; you can learn more about it at linkupil.org
How is “Cars & Coffee” related to the Rockford Midtown Market?
Cars & Coffee is an outreach program of Katie’s Cup. Again for 2026, they are planning to work with car groups in the region to hold “Cars & Coffee” times during a number of different Saturday mornings from April – October. Contact us for more information or to partner with us in 2026!
Did we miss anything?
Please contact us and let us know.
THANK YOU to our sponsors!

Want to be a part of Rockford Midtown Market? OF COURSE YOU DO! Contact us today!