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Beer festival. Mexican Independence celebration. Fall on the farm. And a whole lot of rocks. 👀 Yeah, Rockford has a little bit of everything going on this weekend. Here are a few things worth getting out of the house for September 11 through 13. 🍺 Saturday: Screw City Beer Festival 12 PM to 4 PM River Front Lot at Riverview Ice House, 200 N. Water St., Rockford The 16th annual festival brings around 30 breweries together along the Rock River with local food and plenty to try. This one is 21+. 💎 Saturday: Rock River Valley Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show 9:30 AM to 3 PM 1665 Elmwood Rd., Rockford Rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry and activities for the kids. Admission and parking are both free. 🍂 Saturday & Sunday: Fall on the Farm at Lockwood Park Lockwood Park, Rockford Fall on the Farm is back for the season, giving families another excuse to get outside and enjoy the farm as we start getting into fall. 🇲🇽 Sunday: Fiestas Patrias of Greater Illinois 1 PM to 10 PM Marinelli Field, 126 15th Ave., Rockford Celebrate Mexican Independence and local culture with live entertainment, food, vendors, art and a full day of bringing the community together. The event is free and family friendly. There’s a little something for everybody this weekend. Grab somebody and go make a day out of it. Remember, it is a good day to go local. #RockfordBuzz #RockfordIL #RockfordEvents #ThingsToDoRockford #GoLocal