An in-person Family Field Day built for dads and their kids. Basketball Shootout, races, laughter, real food, and the first-ever Rockford's Dad Challenge. Bring the whole family. See you on the field.
Kids — it's time to put your dad to the test.
Nominate your father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, mentor, or father figure to compete in FatherHood United's first-ever Rockford's Dad Challenge. Local dads battle it out in three fun competitions designed to test these skills — and their teamwork with their kids.
Open to dads from all walks of life. Built around the bond between dad and kid.
🏆 Nominate BelowKids nominate dads. Real ones get picked.
Sign up your family for Family Field Day. Free to attend. Space is limited — claim your spot before it fills.
Nominate yourself, your dad, or your father figure for Rockford's first-ever Dad Challenge. Three rounds. Real prizes.
Show up at Fairgrounds Park on June 20 at noon. Eat. Play. Compete. Make memories. Repeat next year.
Doors at noon. Cookout immediately. Field day games kick off at 1:30. Dad Challenge crowns a champion before 4PM. Be there.
Free food from open to close — or until it's gone. Grilling, gathering, getting loose. Eat first, then compete.
🍔 Until It's GoneWelcome, intro, anthem, and the official ring-in for Family Field Day 2026. Gather your kids and get to the field.
Sack races, relay challenges, family games, and on-field activities. Open to everyone — kids, dads, and the whole crew.
The main event. Three rounds. Local dads compete in rhythm, agility, a basketball shootout, trivia, and teamwork with their kids. Bring the camera.
Champion crowned. Prizes handed out. Partner giveaways drop. Group photo. We close the day together.
⚠ Must Be Present To WinHigh-energy sets keeping the field moving from open to close. The soundtrack matches the energy.
Good food. Good people. Good community. Burgers, grilling, the kind of cookout that holds families together. Get there early — food only lasts as long as it lasts.
Live art, hands-on creating, and a featured artist lineup straight from the city.
Open activities flowing throughout the day for kids and families. Sack race included. Nobody sits this one out.
Built for dads and kids — but the whole community is invited. Bring your family. Bring your people.
Free to attend. Space is limited.
Help us create an unforgettable experience for families across Rockford. Pick a role, claim a shift, leave a mark.
Every role matters. Every shift counts. The community is built one volunteer at a time.
This event happens because Rockford leaders show up. Real names, real backing, real community.
Two open levels — plus our Presenting Partner tier, claimed for 2026. In-kind donations welcome.
This is fathers showing up.
This is families reconnecting.
This is community in motion.