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13 Weekend Planner: AirFest, Ogle County Fair among events

UNDATED (WREX) - Rockford AirFest headlines the last weekend of July in the stateline.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are the big act at this year's show. They'll be performing at the end of the day's events both Saturday and Sunday at Chicago Rockford International Airport. Gates open each day at 9:00 a.m., with opening ceremonies around 10:30 a.m. and performances starting at 11:00 a.m.

AirFest officials have changed the recommended route to get to the show this year in an effort to ease traffic congestion.

From the east:

Take the U.S. 20 bypass, exit south on 11th Street/Illinois 251, turn right on Airport Drive and follow the signs.

From the west:

Take the U.S. 20 bypass, exit south on South Main Street/Illinois 2, turn right on Kishwaukee Road and follow the signs.

Parking options:

All parking lots are cash-only, unless you purchased a package that included parking passes.

Preferred parking is $20, general parking is $10 and ADA parking is $10 (with valid placard on display).

RV Park

The RV Park is in the same area as last year, near the south side of the airfield. There's a shuttle service to the main gate. Advance sales are available online through Wednesday, then drive-ups only. Three-Day passes are $130, daily passes are $60 and include show tickets. To get to the RV Park, take either New Milford School Road or Blackhawk Road, turn left on Falcon Road and right on Beltline Road. The RV Park is on Cessna Drive.

For a full list of times and event information visit: www.flyrfd.com

Sticking with the airplane theme, Discovery Center Museum is hosting Festival of Flight Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids can shoot off rockets, test paper airplanes and learn more about designing and flying kites.

The Ogle County Fair is in full swing. The fair started Wednesday and continues through Sunday with plenty of food, music and fun with the animals. Get a complete list of events at: www.oglecountyfair.com

And ET is the featured film at this week's Friday Night Flicks in Davis Park. The movie will begin at dusk.

For a full list of weekend events, check out our Community Calendar scrolling along the right of this story and you can watch our special segment, Get Up and Go!, with the Rockford Register Star at the top right of this story.