This weekend in the Belvidere area

Friday, July 17
The Chicagoland Mopar Car Show will occur in Buildings #1,2, and 3, the Dining Pavilion, and Grounds at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Please contact Roger or Diane Schmeling for more information at (815) 544-3147.

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The IDA public library will host “Music to My Ears! Arts Immersion” where children ages eight to 12 can sign up to work with area artists while learning about the art of different cultures from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on how to register, please call the IDA public library at (815) 544-3838.

Saturday, July 18
The Chicagoland Mopar Car Show will occur in Buildings #1,2, and 3, the Dining Pavilion, and Grounds at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Please contact Roger or Diane Schmeling for more information at (815) 544-3147.

The Wheels Festival “A Day of Making and Reliving Memories” will occur at the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum in Poplar Grove. The event highlights the finest display of restored and vintage vehicles from the Midwest. Advanced ticket purchase is recommended.

Sunday, July 19
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden will host Art on the Lawn from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Rockford tradition since 2000 is moving to a new home at Klehm Arboretum in 2015. The juried fine art show will feature a wide variety of fine art in many media available to purchase: photograph, ceramics, fiber/paper, glass, mixed media, painting, sculpture, wearable art and more. Art on the Lawn admission includes entrance to Klehm’s outdoor concert series, Woodsong, later in the evening. Blues powerhouse “The Jimmy’s” will be performing at 6 p.m. Stay the whole day with us!Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and under free. Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden is located at 2715 S. Main St. in Rockford, Ill. For more information, please call (815) 965-8146.

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Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden will host a Woodsong Concert featuring “The Jimmys” at 6 p.m., directly after Art on the Lawn.Blues powerhouse “The Jimmys” are a festival and fan favorite. Bringing you the Midwest’s finest talent, this band has proven their combination of Blues/R&B/Funk is a real show stopper. The event will be held outdoors on the lawn in Klehm’s magnificent Fountain Garden. Bring a chair, pillow or blanket and a picnic dinner. Rain or Shine. Children under 12 are free. Admission is $5 and includes admission to Art on the Lawn earlier in the day. Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden is located at 2715 S. Main St. in Rockford, Ill. For more information, please call (815) 965-8146.

The Chicagoland Mopar Car Show will occur in Buildings #1,2, and 3, the Dining Pavilion, and Grounds at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Please contact Roger or Diane Schmeling for more information at (815) 544-3147.

Concerts in the Park continue in the Candlewick Lake Recreation Center with the Saturday June Band performing classic and current rock music. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.