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JULY 31ST, 2027

The City of Loves Park

SEE YOU SOON FOR THE
2027 MUSIC FESTIVAL

About Rhythm of the Heart

We had so much fun coming together in Loves Park, IL. in July 2026 for our 4th annual Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival. The 5th annual Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival will be on July 31st, 2027! Be sure to add the date to your calendars now! The event is a FREE, all-day festival featuring live music, a car show, food trucks, vendor tents, a kids’ activity area and FIREWORKS!

Vendor & food truck applications for the 2027 music festival is not opened yet and will open in January 2027 so be on the look out.

Are you a band or musical artist interested in performing at the Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival? Send your information to rothmusicfest@cityoflovespark.com for consideration!

Bands

1:00-2:30 PM

That 70's Band is based out of Rockford, IL and is Northern IL and Southern WI's premier 70's band. We are the proud winner of RAMI's 2025 Best Tribute Band.

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That 70’s Band

3:30-5:00 PM

The nation’s FIRST/BEST Morgan Wallen tribute band! Whiskey Friends “The Morgan Wallen Experience” is a FULL BAND ALL LIVE NO TRACKS tribute to all of your favorite Morgan Wallen songs!

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Whiskey Friends “A Morgan Wallen Experience”

6:00-7:30 PM

For over three decades, That Little Ol’ Band from Chicago, Eliminator, has electrified audiences with a coast-to-coast celebration of ZZ Top’s iconic sound and style. Since 1992, this Chicago-based ensemble has masterfully recreated the full ZZ Top concert experience, delivering high-energy performances that capture the raw, bluesy essence of the Texas trio.

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Eliminator – ZZ Top Tribute Band

8:30-10:00 PM

BiG SUiT is a collective of nine musicians drawn to the cerebral adventures, infectious rhythms, and pioneering music known to the world as Talking Heads. BiG SUiT began when a Chicago-area producer reached out to Deacon Blues founder Steve Kikoen with a request to form a Tribute to Talking Heads.

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BIG SUIT – A Tribute to Talking Heads

Events

Food Trucks –

Local food truck vendors will provide food and drinks all day.

Local Vendors & Artisans –

Find your next treasure from local vendors.

Car Show – 1:00-5:00 PM

The Gentlemen Car Club originated in 1959 in Loves Park, Illinois. In June of 1960, it was written, “They’re hot-rodders, but they’re gentlemen of the roadways.”

VFW Color Guard - National Anthem

K-9 Demonstration at 5PM on the festival grounds! Come out and meet Blitz or Koal!

Fun for Kids –

Kids will have their own area to play in that includes a large blow-up activity center. The kids area will be open from 1-8pm.

Jeremy Haak, THE AMAZER, is bringing his crowd-favorite magic show to the festival! Catch his performance on the mini stage near the kids’ area at 5:30 PM!