Name: Art in the Park: Rock Falls Brings Sculpture, Music & Local Creativity to Life
Uploaded: 2025-08-18T22:30:00+00:00
Duration: 7 min
Description: Season 2 Episode 88 In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum chats with Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism about one of the city’s most exciting community events, Art in the Park! Held

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Season 2 Episode 88

In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum chats with Melinda Jones from Rock Falls Tourism about one of the city’s most exciting community events, Art in the Park!

Held in the beautiful RBNW District, Art in the Park features:
🗿 8 brand-new large-scale sculptures from artists across the U.S.
🎶 Live music from Pat Jones, Jay Vonn, and James Perron
🔥 Live glass-blowing demonstrations (new this year!)
🖼️ 20+ local & regional artists showcasing and selling their work
🚚 A variety of food trucks
🚗 Free golf cart tours of the sculpture walk
📱 The Otocast app to learn about each piece of art

Whether you're an art lover or just looking for a fun day out with the family, this event offers something for everyone!

📅 Event Date: Saturday, August 23
📍 Location: RBNW District, Rock Falls, IL
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

00:21 – What is Art in the Park?
00:56 – Sneak preview of this year’s sculptures
01:17 – Inspiring kids through art
01:35 – Local & regional artists, food trucks, and music
02:10 – What’s new this year (glassblowing + pottery)
02:26 – Live music lineup announced
02:47 – Tourism impact on Rock Falls & local art trail
03:34 – Featuring local artists from Rock Falls & Sterling
04:06 – Visitors’ reactions and community growth
05:04 – Event details: Date, time, food, music & more
05:30 – Sculpture tour with golf carts & the Otocast app