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JULY 26TH, 2025

The City of Loves Park

SEE YOU SOON FOR THE 2025 MUSIC FESTIVAL

About Rhythm of the Heart

We had so much fun coming together in Loves Park, IL. in July 2024 for our 2nd annual Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival. We can't wait for year three and we are so excited to announce the festival date! The Rhythm of the Heart Music Festival will be on July 26th, 2025! 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 and food truck applications for the 2025 music festival are now open!

Bands

1:00-2:30 PM

This awesome group based out of Rockford presents an awesome music performance of Yacht Rock.

Nauti Nauti

3:30-5:00 PM

Tennessee Whiskey Chicago is a talented group of Chicago’s top musicians, dedicated to paying tribute to the music of Chris Stapleton. The band consists of some of the most accomplished and experienced musicians in the city, each bringing their own unique style and energy to their performances. With a diverse range of musical backgrounds, they come together to create an unforgettable show that celebrates Stapleton’s music in all its forms. From classic hits to modern favorites, Tennessee Whiskey Band Chicago puts on a show that is sure to leave audiences in awe.

Tennessee Whiskey – A Tribute to Chris Stapleton

6:00-7:30 PM

The Petty Kings are one of the best Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tributes around. Formed in 2016 and based in Chicago, IL, the Petty Kings deliver an authentic recreation of a live TPATH concert.

Petty Kings – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Tribute

8:30-10:00 PM

Funky Monks is America's premier Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, playing all the RHCP radio favorites plus the great punk & funk classics that helped put the multi-Grammy winning Peppers on the map. Since formed in 2003, they've played at venues all across the U.S. as well as internationally.

Funky Monks – The Ultimate Red Hot Chili Peppers Experience

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.”