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Sterling Street Fest Debuts! Music, Food, Family Fun & More in Downtown Sterling
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- Along The Rock
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 956
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Summary
🎉 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. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online 🎤 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…