The Cherry Bowl

06/11/2026

🎳 Team Building Has Never Been This Fun — Summer Special Only $20 Per Person! 🎳 SUMMER TEAM BUILDING SPECIAL IS HERE! 🎳 Looking for a fun, affordable way to reward your employees, strengthen your team, or celebrate company success? Gather your coworkers and head to one of our 815 Area Bowling Centers for an unforgettable Team Building Bowling Outing!

For June, July, and August, your group can enjoy:

✅ 2 Hours of Unlimited Bowling
✅ Shoe Rental Included
✅ Unlimited Soda
✅ Pizza Buffet
✅ FREE Award Medals for Fun Team Competitions

All for just $20 per person!

Add $3 per bowler for events on Friday Nights after 5 PM &
all day / night on Saturdays.

Create your own friendly competitions with awards for:
🏆 Best Bowler
🏆 Bowler with most room for improvment
🏆 Best Team Spirit
🏆 Most Unique Bowling Style
🏆 And More!

Available Day or Night at:
🎳 Cherry Bowl – Rockford, IL 815-332-9595
🎳 Don Carter Lanes – Rockford, IL 815-399-0314
🎳 Park Lanes – Loves Park, IL 815-877-6051
🎳 Viking Lanes – South Beloit, IL 815-389-2238

Minimum of 10 people required. Reservations must be made at least 3 days in advance.

This summer, skip the ordinary company outing and create memories your team will be talking about long after the final frame!

📞 Contact your preferred 815 Area Bowling Center today to reserve your date.

06/10/2026

⛳🎳 PUBLIC INVITED! REGISTER TODAY FOR THE BOWL815 GOLF PLAYDAY BENEFITING ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE BOWLING! 🎳⛳

The Rock Valley College Bowling Team is excited to invite golfers, bowlers, community members, businesses, and supporters to participate in the 2026 Bowl815 Golf Playday, a fun-filled day of golf that directly supports the continued growth and success of Rock Valley College Bowling.

This year's event will take place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at beautiful Swan Hills Golf Course in Belvidere, Illinois, and will feature great golf, food, prizes, contests, sponsorship opportunities, and a chance to win $10,000 with a Hole-In-One!

Event Details

📅 Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

⏰ Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM
(Check-in begins at Noon)

📍 Location: Swan Hills Golf Course
2600 Gustafson Road
Belvidere, Illinois

Registration

👤 Individual Golfer: $125

👥 Foursome: $400

Entry Includes

🏌️ 18 Holes of Golf & Cart

🥤 Two Drink Tickets Per Golfer

🌭 Lunch During Golf

🍽️ Dinner Following Golf

🎯 Putting Contest Prizes

💰 Chance to Win $10,000 in the Hole-In-One Challenge

Supporting Student-Athletes

Proceeds from the Bowl815 Golf Playday help support the Rock Valley College Bowling Program, providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level while representing the Golden Eagles throughout the region and nation.

Your participation helps fund travel, tournament expenses, equipment, recruiting efforts, and the continued development of one of the area's premier collegiate bowling programs.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Local businesses and community supporters are encouraged to participate through:

⭐ Hole Sponsorships

⭐ Event Sponsorships

⭐ Prize Donations

⭐ Team Entries

This event provides an excellent opportunity to support college athletics while gaining exposure among golfers, bowlers, and local business leaders.

Register Today

Gather your friends, co-workers, bowling teammates, or customers and enjoy a fantastic day on the golf course while supporting a great cause.

📞 For registration and sponsorship information contact:

Tony Hall
(815) 558-0260

Online Registration HERE:
https://thecherrybowlonline.com/bowl-815-rvc-bowling-golf-outing/

Whether you're chasing the $10,000 Hole-In-One prize, enjoying a round with friends, or supporting Rock Valley College Bowling, the Bowl815 Golf Playday promises to be one of the premier fundraising events of the summer.

🏌️‍♂️⛳🎳 Support Student-Athletes. Build Champions. Make A Difference.

⛳🎳🏆

06/02/2026

🎳Strike Up 🏆 Team Building This Summer: Affordable Company Bowling Party Packages Now Available

ROCKFORD, IL – Looking for a fun, affordable, and stress-free way to reward employees, celebrate milestones, improve team morale, or host your next company outing? The 815 Area Bowling Centers are offering special Summer Company Bowling Party Packages designed specifically for businesses and organizations looking to bring their teams together outside of the workplace.

Available at The Cherry Bowl, Don Carter Lanes, Park Lanes, and Viking Lanes, these all-inclusive packages provide an easy and memorable solution for HR professionals, office managers, employee engagement coordinators, and company leadership teams planning summer events.

Special Summer Savings

Companies that schedule their event during June, July, or August will receive a $5 discount per person on all party packages.

Whether your goal is employee appreciation, team building, onboarding, customer entertainment, or simply creating a fun social experience, bowling remains one of the few activities that employees of all ages and skill levels can enjoy together.

Package Options

Bronze Package – Only $10 Per Person

* 2 Hours of Unlimited Bowling
* Shoe Rental Included
* Award Medals for Best Male and Best Female Bowler

Silver Package – Only $15 Per Person

* 2 Hours of Unlimited Bowling
* Shoe Rental Included
* Award Medals for Best Male and Best Female Bowler
* Unlimited Soda
* Free Bowling Certificate for Every Guest (Good for 5 Free Games – $30 Value)

Gold Package – Only $20 Per Person

* 2 Hours of Unlimited Bowling
* Shoe Rental Included
* Award Medals for Best Male and Best Female Bowler
* Unlimited Soda
* Pizza Buffet
* Free Bowling Certificate for Every Guest (Good for 5 Free Games – $30 Value)

Why HR Professionals Choose Bowling Events

Today’s workforce values experiences that promote connection, collaboration, and workplace culture. Bowling events provide a relaxed environment where employees can interact outside of their normal work responsibilities, helping strengthen relationships across departments and teams.

Benefits include:

* Team building in a fun, non-competitive environment
* Employee recognition and appreciation opportunities
* Increased workplace engagement and morale
* Family-friendly and inclusive entertainment
* Easy planning with customizable food and beverage options
* Affordable pricing that works with most company event budgets

Flexible Event Options

Additional food and beverage catering packages are available to customize your event. Company package pricing is available for groups of 10 or more bowlers.

Please note: A $3 per person surcharge applies to events held on Fridays after 5:00 PM and all day/night on Saturdays. Full payment is due one week prior to the event.

Available Locations

* The Cherry Bowl – Rockford
* Don Carter Lanes – Rockford
* Park Lanes – Loves Park
* Viking Lanes – South Beloit

Book Early

Summer dates fill quickly, especially for company outings and employee appreciation events. Organizations are encouraged to reserve their preferred date as early as possible to ensure availability.

Give your team something to look forward to this summer. Strike up some fun, build stronger connections, and create lasting memories with a Company Bowling Party at one of the 815 Area Bowling Centers. 🎳🏆

For reservations and availability, contact your preferred 815 Area Bowling Center today.

05/27/2026

🌌🎳 LIGHTS DOWN… GAME ON! 🎳🌌
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of glow bowling fun at The Cherry Bowl with our Friday & Saturday Night COSMIC BOWLING! 🍒✨
🔥 UNLIMITED Bowling
🎶 Party Lights & Music
👟 Rental Shoes Included
🕤 9:30 PM – Midnight
💲 Only $20 Per Bowler
🍕 FRIDAY NIGHT
Pizza Hut Pizza Giveaways!
🎂 SATURDAY NIGHT
Strike for Bike Contest!
Bring your friends, crank up the music, and bowl under the cosmic lights for one of the most fun nights in Rockford! 🌠🎳
📍 7171 Cherryvale North Blvd – Rockford, IL
📞 (815) 332-9595

05/26/2026

05/23/2026

Starting May 27th - Save a spot ASAP

05/13/2026

Open to Youth & Adult Bowlers. The Friday Night PBA Animal Pattern Lg at don carter lanes starts this Friday. There is a handicap and scratch division. You choose which one to enter. This league is open to Youth & Adult Bowlers. Short 7 week league. More info on the league can be found in the fist comment

05/11/2026

Short Season Summer Rum Bucket Leagues at The Cherry Bowl start this week. Wed May 13th, Friday May 15th & Sunday May 17th

05/08/2026

The Cherry Bowl Announces Adult/Youth Summer Bowling League – A Fun, Family-Focused Opportunity for All Skill Levels

Rockford, IL — The Cherry Bowl is excited to announce its upcoming Adult/Youth Summer Bowling League, offering a unique opportunity for families and young bowlers to team up, compete, and create lasting memories this summer. The 12-week league is set to begin on Wednesday, May 27th, and is designed to combine fun, skill development, and rewarding competition.

The league will take place at The Cherry Bowl, 7171 Cherryvale North Blvd, Rockford, Illinois, with weekly sessions held on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM, with practice beginning at 6:15 PM. Each team will consist of two bowlers—one adult (18 and over) and one youth, making it an ideal setting for parents, mentors, and young athletes to participate together.

Participation is $20 per person per week, with added incentives for both divisions. Adult participants will compete for cash prizes, while youth bowlers will earn scholarship funds through the USBC SMART Program, reinforcing both the competitive and developmental aspects of the league.

As an added bonus, new league bowlers are eligible to receive a FREE bowling ball (a $100 value), which includes professional fitting and drilling. This offer applies to individuals who have not bowled in a league within the past four years. Youth participants who have only bowled in a middle school program during that time remain eligible.

The league emphasizes accessibility and flexibility, featuring:

100% of 200 handicap scoring, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all skill levels
Pre- and post-bowling options, allowing participants to maintain their schedule if they miss a session
USBC certification, providing an officially recognized league experience
A weekly strike pot, adding excitement and additional prize opportunities

Space is limited, with registration capped at the first 32 teams, so early sign-up is strongly encouraged.

“We’re proud to offer a program that brings adults and youth together in a positive, engaging environment,” said league organizers. “This league is about more than bowling—it’s about building relationships, learning the game, and having fun together.”

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact League Director Kelly Nimtz by calling or texting 815-871-5591.