Rock 102 Events


Upcoming Events

World's Largest Pancake Breakfast

World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast

05/16/2026 - 8:00 am - 11:00 am at Downtown Springfield
Main St

Join Rock 102 as we pour juice and coffee at the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast in downtown Springfield with the Spirit of Springfield!

Free Music Friday - Trailer Trash

Free Music Friday – Trailer Trash

05/22/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Plaza at MGM Springfield
1 MGM Way

Join Bax and the Rock 102 Road Crew at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!

Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.

This week Trailer Trash, today’s modern country music, will take the stage at 7:30PM!

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!

Free Music Friday - Blushing Brides

Free Music Friday – Blushing Brides

05/29/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at The Plaza at MGM Springfield
1 MGM Way

Join Dan Williams and the Rock 102 Road Crew at Free Music Fridays on the Plaza at MGM Springfield from 7 to 9p!

Enjoy free live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza featuring your favorite local bands.

This week Blushing Brides, the original tribute to the Rolling Stones, will take the stage at 7:30PM!

Quench your thirst with refreshing beverages from the Plaza Bar or a craft beer from White Lion Brewing. Plus, delicious bites from various local food trucks!

Steve Nagle's Summer Kickoff Party

Steve Nagle’s Summer Kickoff Party

06/20/2026 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Vanished Valley Brewing
782 Center St

Celebrate the start of Summer and help raise funds for Rick’s Place!

Hey, it’s Steve Nagle… Join me and the Rock 102 crew for a family-friendly Summer Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 20th, at Vanished Valley Brewing in Ludlow, powered by Dave Miner Exterior Home Improvements, Aqua Pump, Father and Son Garage Door, and the Hawkman!

We’ll have live music from Jack and His Guitar, a visit from the Zoo at Forest Park and Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds, touch a truck with the Ludlow Fire Department, loads of activities to keep the kids entertained, and a bunch of cool prizes to be won!

Plus, food & drinks for sale from Vanished Valley, Hot Rod Doggs Food Truck and the Moolicious Ice Cream Truck!

Best of all, every penny raised from this event will go directly to Rick’s Place. This wonderful organization provides free support to grieving children, teens, and their families – they were a real help to me and my family, and this is a great way to help them continue their important work.

Tickets are just $10.21 (plus a small ticketing fee) and can be purchased now!

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