Friday, August 15th

Group Ride:

  • Meetup Location: VFW Post 1461

    • 1310 W Lincoln Ave, Belvidere, IL 61108

  • KSU: 1130

  • Route Details: Ride around local area

  • Final Stop: Double-O Saloon & Grill

    • 5555 Clark St, Monroe Center, IL 61052

After the ride, tons of local spots to check out:

  • Kegel Harley Davidson

    • 7125 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61112

  • Mortimer’s Roadhouse

    • 105 W Grove St, Poplar Gove, IL 61065

  • Hydeout Bar & Grill

    • 13502 Julie Dr, Poplar Grove, IL 61065

  • Seldgehammers

    • 1450 IL-2, Oregon, IL 61601

  • Moose Knuckle Bar & Grill

    • 341 IL-38, Creston, IL 60113

Saturday, August 16th

2025 State Meeting -

  • Location: VFW Post 1461

    • 1310 W Lincoln Ave, Belvidere, IL 61108

  • Time: 1100

Post Meeting Lunch -

  • Location: VFW Post 1461

  • Time: following meeting conclusion

  • Menu: BBQ prepared by Celtic Que BBQ Team

For questions on Friday or Saturday events, reach out to Daniel “Rainman” Kiesling at: cc246@ilcvma.org

Hotel Information

Raddison Hotel Rockford

200 S. Bell School, Rockford, IL 61108

For Reservations:

  • Call: 815-226-2100

  • Book online: Click Here

  • Use Code: ‘CVMAIL 2025’ when booking

  • Cost per room: $129 - book before July 15th

Fairfield Inn Rockford

7651 Walton St, Rockford, IL 61108

For Reservations:

  • Call: 815-398-7400

    • Use Code: ‘RCV’ or ‘Rockford Combat Vet’

  • Book online: Click Here

    (Must use this link to book and get the group rate)

  • Cost per room: $149 - book before July 16th

Any issues booking with either hotel, reach out to Gwen “Gwench” Davies at: webmaster@cvma24-6.org