Shooters Bar

Shooters Bar Shooters’s Bar & Grill is a favorite of locals know for big food portions at reasonable prices. Awesome koi fish pond with waterfall.

OTB Horse Race Betting on-site
Dart Boards, Pool, outdoor deck and patio. Craft beer galore in the Tap Room

Bowling Special for 815 Day - Two Games of Open Bowling - Shoes Included for $8.15 (Bowling offer valid only for TODAY) ...
08/15/2026

Bowling Special for 815 Day - Two Games of Open Bowling - Shoes Included for $8.15 (Bowling offer valid only for TODAY) Burger Special is valid Aug. 15th thru Aug. 20th

🔥 FRIDAY FISH FRY FAVORITES ARE WAITING AT DON CARTER LANES! 🔥 It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for one of the best...
08/07/2026

🔥 FRIDAY FISH FRY FAVORITES ARE WAITING AT DON CARTER LANES! 🔥 It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for one of the best fish fry meals in town! Join us every Friday from 11 AM – 9 PM for hot, fresh, satisfying fish dinners served with all the comfort-food favorites you love.

🐟 Beer Battered Fried Cod
3 piece – $15.99
5 piece – $18.99

🐟 Baked Cod
4 piece – $16.99

All dinners include:
🥗 Homemade coleslaw
🧄 Garlic bread
🫘 Baked beans
🥔 Choice of baked potato or fries

Bring your appetite and treat yourself to a Friday tradition done right at Don Carter Lanes / Shooter's Bar & Grill.

📍 4007 East State Street, Rockford

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Strike Up Support for Local Veterans During "Bowl for Vets Weekend" – Everything is Just $2!ROCK...
07/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Strike Up Support for Local Veterans During "Bowl for Vets Weekend" – Everything is Just $2!

ROCKFORD, IL – Families, friends, and community members are invited to enjoy a fun weekend of bowling while making a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans during the Bowl for Vets Weekend on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at participating 815 Area Bowling Centers.

During this special community fundraiser, everything is only $2.00, making it one of the area's best entertainment values while supporting an important cause.

For Just $2.00 Each:
- Games of Bowling
- Shoe Rental
- Two Hot Dogs
- 24 oz. Soda

Most importantly, 100% of all bowling proceeds will be donated to local 815 Area veteran programs, helping provide valuable resources and support for those who have served our country.

Participating bowling centers include:

Don Carter Lanes - 4007 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
The Cherry Bowl - 7171 Cherryvale N Blvd, Rockford, IL 61112
Park Lanes - 5318 N 2nd Street, Loves Park, IL 61111
Viking Lanes - 210 Oak Grove Ave, South Beloit, IL 61080

Whether you're an experienced bowler or simply looking for an inexpensive family outing, Bowl for Vets Weekend offers a fun opportunity to spend time together while giving back to the local veteran community.

"Supporting our veterans is something our entire community can rally behind," organizers said. "This event is designed to be affordable for everyone while raising funds that stay right here in the 815 area. Every game bowled helps make a difference."

Community members are encouraged to bring family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors for an afternoon of bowling, food, and fun—all while honoring the men and women who have served our nation.

Event Details

What: Bowl for Vets Weekend

When: Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Everything is only $2.00

Where: Don Carter Lanes - Rockford, The Cherry Bowl - Rockford, Park Lanes - Loves Park , and Viking Lanes - South Beloit

Benefit: 100% of bowling proceeds donated to Local 815 Area Veteran Programs

Come bowl for a great cause, enjoy incredible $2 specials, and help support the veterans who have sacrificed so much for our community and our country.

Team Building Has Never Been This Fun — Summer Special Only $20 Per Person! 🎳 SUMMER TEAM BUILDING SPECIAL IS HERE! 🎳 Lo...
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 improvement
🏆 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.

🎳🏆🎉Strike Up Team Building This Summer: Affordable Company Bowling Party Packages Now AvailableROCKFORD, IL – Looking fo...
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.















FINAL DAYS TO GET REGISTERED FOR DON CARTER LANES SPECIAL NEEDS BOWLING CLUB! ❤️🎳Don Carter Lanes is excited to announce...
06/01/2026

FINAL DAYS TO GET REGISTERED FOR DON CARTER LANES SPECIAL NEEDS BOWLING CLUB! ❤️🎳
Don Carter Lanes is excited to announce the return of its popular Special Needs (VERY FUN!) Bowling Club, beginning June 8, 2026. This unique program is designed to provide a welcoming, supportive, and fun-filled bowling experience for participants of all ages and abilities.
The 10-week program gives individuals with special needs the opportunity to enjoy the sport of bowling while building confidence, friendships, social skills, and lasting memories in a positive environment.
🌟 ALL AGES WELCOME – YOUTH THROUGH SENIORS! 🌟
Participants will enjoy 90 minutes of bowling each week with the assistance of friendly Don Carter Lanes coaches, family members, caregivers, and volunteers.
What's Included?
🎳 90 Minutes of Bowling Each Week
🎳 Shoe & Bowling Ball Rental Included
👕 Program T-Shirt for Every Participant
🥤 Snack & Drink Each Week
🏅 Award Medal for Every Bowler
🎉 End-of-Season Banquet & Celebration
❤️ Parent & Caregiver Participation Welcome
🤝 Friendly Coaches Available to Assist on the Lanes
This program focuses on fun, encouragement, participation, and personal achievement rather than competition, making it a perfect fit for bowlers of all skill levels and abilities.
As the program's mission emphasizes:
"The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy."
Program Details
📅 Starts: Monday, June 8, 2026
Choose the session that best fits your schedule:
🕐 Afternoon Session: Mondays from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
🌙 Evening Session: Mondays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Don Carter Lanes
4007 East State Street
Rockford, Illinois
💲 Program Fee: $149 per participant
(One-time fee covering all 10 weeks)
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Registration Link in first comment:
Space is limited, and families are encouraged to register early to secure a spot for their athlete.
For additional information or assistance with registration:
📱 Text: Jori Peterson at 815-289-0309
📞 Call: Don Carter Lanes at 815-399-0314
The Special Needs Bowling Club has become one of the most rewarding and inspiring programs at Don Carter Lanes, bringing together participants, families, caregivers, and volunteers for ten weeks of smiles, laughter, achievement, and community.
Join us this summer and discover why bowling truly is a sport for everyone! ❤️🎳

Final Days to get signed-up! The Rum Bucket Lousy Bowler League registration going on now for the Summer 2026 SESSIONS....
05/23/2026

Final Days to get signed-up! The Rum Bucket Lousy Bowler League registration going on now for the Summer 2026 SESSIONS. This fun league is designed for the Non-Serious, Lousy, Just for Fun social bowler.
Pre Bowling allowed when you need to miss a week.
Handicap scoring system used so to be fair for even the worst of bowlers. In short if you are a bad bowler, this is the league for you.
FREE Bowling Ball ($100 Value) for all new league bowlers! Professional fitting and drilling INCLUDED for FREE
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Three games of league bowling each session
Team bowling shirts included for each team.
Two 60 oz. Pitchers of Beer or Margaritas or Four 32 oz. RUMBUCKETS! Included for each team each week at no extra cost.
A Large Pizza OR platter of boneless wings for each team each week at no extra costs
A FREE Bowling ball for new lg bowlers. A new lg bowler is defined as a bowler that has not bowled in a league in past 4 years.
Four Bowlers per team. (4 women, 4 men or any combo)
All this plus more for ONLY $20 per bowler per week
When & Where? Don Carter Lanes will be offering the Rum Bucket Leagues on the following nights:
Sunday Night at 5:30pm - Starts May 17th
Monday Nights at 6:30pm - Starts May 18th
Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm - Starts May 20th
Friday Nights at 6:30pm - Starts May 29th
These short season leagues run for 12 sessions, with pre bowling & post bowling allowed when you need to miss a week. VERY Flexible & FUN Leagues. Text 815-978-6076 to save your team a spot.
What else could you do for only $20 that gives you food, drinks, bowling, a free ball for new bowlers and all the FUN you can handle?
Nothing compares to this Exceptional Entertainment Value!! Text 815-978-6076 to save your team a spot or by email at [email protected]

05/16/2026

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05/16/2026

Prebet the Preakness Stakes and Black Eyed Susan Stakes today at any Club Hawthorne location or with Club Hawthorne Online! 🌻🌻🌻

Summer Rum Bucket Leagues Start this week. Last chance to save your team a spot. Currently Over 60 Rum Bucket teams are ...
05/16/2026

Summer Rum Bucket Leagues Start this week. Last chance to save your team a spot. Currently Over 60 Rum Bucket teams are signed up for FUN! More info and registration link in 1st comment.

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4007 E State St
Rockford, IL
61108

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Monday 9am - 2am
Tuesday 9am - 2am
Wednesday 9am - 2am
Thursday 9am - 2am
Friday 9am - 2am
Saturday 9am - 2am
Sunday 9am - 2am

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