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| Location(s) | Rockford, Illinois, USA |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Founded by | City of Rockford |
| Date(s) | Labor Day weekend |
| Genre | Rock, Alternative rock, Rap, Punk rock, Country music |
| Website | http://www.onthewaterfront.com |
On the Waterfront is an annual music festival featuring rock, country music, alternative rock, hip hop, punk rock bands, local bands, food vendors and craft booths. On the Waterfront runs on Labor Day weekend, in downtown Rockford, Illinois.
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In 1983, during an economic downturn in Rockford due to a decline in manufacturing, city officials approved $15,000 in financing to create a celebration of the founding of Rockford and held it on Labor Day weekend. The annual On the Waterfront Festival has become Illinois’ largest music festival with over 100 performers in seven music venues covering 30 city blocks. The On the Waterfront Festival includes special events, attractions and venues, as well as over fifty food booths.