Sterling Street Fest Debuts! Music, Food, Family Fun & More in Downtown Sterling

🎉 Sterling Street Fest Debuts in Downtown Sterling | Along the Rock Podcast

Downtown Sterling is getting ready for an exciting new tradition! On this episode of Along the Rock, host Emma Watts sits down with Janna Groharing of Sterling Main Street and Teri Sathoff from the City of Sterling to discuss the very first Sterling Street Fest.

Learn how this brand-new community block party came together, what visitors can expect, and why organizers hope it becomes a signature summer event for years to come.

In this episode, you'll learn about:
🎸 Live music from The Solution, Los Hills, and The Breakfast Club
🍔 Food from downtown restaurants and local vendors
🛍️ Shopping with local makers and downtown businesses
🎨 Free family-friendly activities including face painting, mini golf, inflatables, yard games, bubbles, and more
🤝 How the community and local sponsors helped make this free event possible
🌟 The vision behind creating a new annual tradition for Sterling

Sterling Street Fest
📅 Saturday, July 25
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Downtown Sterling, Illinois
💲 FREE Admission

Stay until the end to hear why organizers believe this event will continue growing and bringing the community together for years to come.

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🎤 Highlights:

00:00 – Introduction

00:36 – How Sterling Street Fest Began

02:17 – Event Details & Festival Schedule

02:52 – Live Music Lineup

04:11 – Kids Activities & Family Entertainment

04:35 – Food Vendors & Downtown Restaurants

06:25 – Free Activities for Kids

07:09 – Mini Golf & More Attractions

07:29 – Sponsors & Community Support

08:21 – Plans for Future Street Fests

08:55 – Volunteer Opportunities

09:15 – Shopping & Exploring Downtown Sterling

10:01 – Why Supporting Local Businesses Matters

12:30 – Event Date, Time & Location

13:18 – After Party at Brink's

13:49 – Where to Find More Information

14:14 – Final Thoughts

14:54 – Closing

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