Rockford Clay Fest

Rockford Clay Fest is a free, all-ages celebration of the area's ceramic arts community, organized by Inferno Clay Studio at Pioneer Hall in Rockford, Illinois. The inaugural festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and features a ceramic artist market, demonstrating artists, and a community clay project. The RPS 205 K-12 student exhibition will showcase work from local schools, and the Make Your Mark community project invites anyone to sculpt a piece for Inferno Clay Studio's gallery. An Artist Demo Stage will feature surface design techniques throughout the day.