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# Sterling Main Street

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Sterling Main Street Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/08/21/sterling-main-street-welcomes-new-members-to-board-of-directors/)
- [Sterling Main Street Wraps Up Summer with Final Rally on the Rock Cruise In September 4](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/08/21/sterling-main-street-wraps-up-summer-with-final-rally-on-the-rock-cruise-in-september-4/)
- [Summer in Downtown Sterling: Thanks for Making it a Great One!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/08/12/summer-in-downtown-sterling-thanks-for-making-it-a-great-one/)
- [Sterling Street Fest Set to Bring Music, Makers and Family Fun to Downtown July 25, 2026](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/07/13/sterling-street-fest-set-to-bring-music-makers-and-family-fun-to-downtown-july-25-2026/)
- [Downtown Needs Leaders. Could That Be You?](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/06/04/downtown-needs-leaders-could-that-be-you/)
- [New First Avenue Bridge Banners](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/05/18/new-first-avenue-bridge-banners/)
- [Live Music Lineup for Street Fest! ](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/03/10/live-music-lineup-for-street-fest/)
- [Sterling Main Street Launches 2026 Annual Partnership Campaign](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/02/12/sterling-main-street-launches-2026-annual-partnership-campaign/)
- [Meet our Shoppe Owners](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2026/01/27/meet-our-shoppe-owners/)
- [2025 Illinois Main Street Awards Recognition](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/11/18/2025-illinois-main-street-awards-recognition/)
- [Sights & Sounds 2025](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/11/18/sights-sounds-2025/)
- [Sauk Valley Under 40: New Name, Same Mission](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/07/14/sauk-valley-under-40-new-name-same-mission/)
- [Flower Basket Raffle to Support Downtown Beautification](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/04/15/flower-basket-raffle-to-support-downtown-beautification/)
- [12TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/04/15/12th-annual-car-show/)
- [Join Us in Revitalizing Downtown Sterling](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/01/30/join-us-in-revitalizing-downtown-sterling/)
- [Calling all Photographers!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/01/22/calling-all-photographers/)
- [2025 Schedule of Events](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2025/01/22/2025-schedule-of-events/)
- [Applications now being accepted](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/11/03/applications-now-being-accepted/)
- [July 13th Pop Up Shoppes @ Grandon Plaza!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/07/09/july-13th-pop-up-shoppes-grandon-plaza/)
- [July Happenings!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/07/03/july-happenings/)
- [Sterling Main Street Announces the Return of "Rally on the Rock" Event Series](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/05/29/sterling-main-street-announces-the-return-of-rally-on-the-rock-event-series/)
- [Sterling Main Street Announces 2024 Pop Up Markets in Dale Park](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/05/29/sterling-main-street-announces-2024-pop-up-markets-in-dale-park/)
- [Sterling Main Street Officially Designated as an Accredited Program for 2024 by Main Street America](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/05/15/sterling-main-street-officially-designated-as-an-accredited-program-for-2024-by-main-street-america/)
- [11th Annual Main Street Car Show](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/04/23/11th-annual-main-street-car-show/)
- [Team Up 2 Clean Up](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2024/03/15/team-up-2-clean-up/)
- [Sterling Main Street Recognized for Outstanding Revitalization Efforts at 2023 Illinois Main Street Conference](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2023/11/20/sterling-main-street-recognized-for-outstanding-revitalization-efforts-at-2023-illinois-main-street-conference/)
- [2022 Report to Our Community and Annual Partnership Campaign](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/02/18/2022-report-to-our-community-annual-partnership-campaign/)
- [Mural Restoration](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/03/22/mural-restoration/)
- [Sip into Spring Wrap Up](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/04/01/sip-into-spring-wrap-up/)
- [Help support mural restoration efforts](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/06/10/help-support-mural-restoration-efforts/)
- [Upcoming Meetings!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/07/05/upcoming-meetings/)
- [What's Up Downtown!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/08/08/whats-up-downtown/)
- [Here comes 2023!](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/12/05/here-comes-2023/)
- [T-Mobile Hometown Grant](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/12/15/t-mobile-hometown-grant/)
- [A Holiday Message](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2022/12/20/a-holiday-message/)
- [2023 Report to Our Community](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2023/01/30/2023-report-to-our-community/)
- [Never stop learning...](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2023/06/29/never-stop-learning/)
- [Sterling Main Street launches its 2021 Partnership Campaign](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2021/03/23/sterling-main-street-launches-its-2021-partnership-campaign/)
- [2021 Car Show Wrap Up](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2021/05/03/2021-car-show-wrap-up/)
- [Looking back...](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2021/12/23/looking-back/)
- [2021 Event Schedule](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/2021/02/10/2021-event-schedule/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/) - Downtown Sterling is made up of many great businesses and people. Explore downtown Sterling, Illinois to learn more about our events, as well as the various businesses that call downtown Sterling home.
- [The Murals](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/the-murals/) - Downtown Sterling is unique as it features several great murals created by various artists. The Sterling Mural Society is responsible for the creation and maintenance of all the murals throughout downtown Sterling.
- [First Flyover](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/first-flyover/)
- [Great Northwestern Fair](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/great-northwestern-fair/)
- [Ringling Brothers Circus Fire](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/ringling-brothers-circus-fire/)
- [Adelante](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/adelante/)
- [The First City Hall and Fire Station](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/the-first-city-hall-and-fire-station/)
- [The Sterling "Secret Six"](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/the-sterling-secret-six/)
- [Pioneer Steam Engine](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/pioneer-steam-engine/)
- [Lady Zouaves](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/lady-zouaves/)
- [Hezekiah Brink](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/hezekiah-brink/)
- [Janssen & Goeken Dry Goods & Grocery](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/janssen-goeken-dry-goods-grocery/)
- [Sterling Hydraulic Co.](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/sterling-hydraulic-co/)
- [Sterling, Dixon and Eastern Electric Railway](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/sterling-dixon-and-eastern-electric-railway/)
- [Old Downtown](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/old-downtown/)
- [Shoppes at Grandon Plaza](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/shoppes-at-grandon-plaza/) - The Shoppes at Grandon Plaza is a small business retail incubator featuring 6 tiny shops for local entrepreneurs to grow their small businesses. Learn more...
- [Hops on the Rock](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/hops-on-the-rock/) - Sterling's original craft beer festival, held on the second Saturday in October at the Sterling Marketplace. This is a 21 and older event.
- [Sauk Valley Under 40](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/invest/svu40/) - Sauk Valley Under 40 is a group of young adults from the Sauk Valley Area with the goal to better engage with the community. This group is led by Sterling Main Street and the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Find out more about this group and how you can get involved.
- [Cruise Nights](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/cruise-nights/) - The first Friday of June, July and August we host Cruise Nights at the Sterling Marketplace. This event starts at 6pm and features cool cars, live music and food.
- [About Us](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/about-us/) - Sterling Main Street’s goal is to create a vibrant downtown. Learn about the history of Sterling Main Street and what we do to support the community.
- [Sights & Sounds](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/seasonal-sights-sounds/) - Held annually on the first Friday of December, join us in Downtown Sterling as we welcome the holiday season with our Sights & Sounds festivities.
- [Our Events](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/) - We have many events going on throughout the year. See a full list of our major events this year and view our monthly calendar.
- [Hot Dog Day](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/hot-dog-day/) - The first Friday in August is our annual Hot Dog Days event. The event starts at 11am and goes until 2pm or until sold out.
- [Sterling Street Fest](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/sterling-street-fest/)
- [Available Properties](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/available-properties/) - Looking for a location for your business in downtown Sterling? View our list of currently available properties to see if any will suit your needs.
- [Big Boy 4014 Whistlestop](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/big-boy-4014-whistlestop/)
- [Riverfront Redevelopment](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/riverfront-development/)
- [Car Show](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/car-show/) - Our annual car show is hosted the first Sunday in May. Come out and see all the beautiful vehicles while supporting Sterling Main Street.
- [Invest In Your Community](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/invest/) - Sterling Main Street’s goal is to promote a growing, thriving and prosperous business community in downtown Sterling. To do this, Sterling Main Street relies on the help of the citizens of Sterling. Learn how you can help support Sterling Main Street.
- [Event Venues](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/event-venues/) - Whether you're looking for space for a small gathering or large event, downtown Sterling has lots of venue options to choose from.
- [First Avenue Bridge](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/first-avenue-bridge/)
- [Volunteer](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/invest/volunteer/) - Sterling Main Street relies on the help of volunteers in order to carry out its mission. Find out the different ways that you can volunteer and support Sterling Main Street.
- [Fiesta Day Parade](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/fiesta-day-parade/) - The Fiesta Day Parade is held annually in mid-September. The event takes place in both Sterling and Rock Falls, Illinois.
- [Team Up 2 Clean Up](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/clean-green/)
- [Explore Downtown](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/) - Looking for a great place to eat, shop or other needs? Explore all the different types of businesses that call downtown Sterling home.
- [Twin City Farmers Market](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/twin-city-farmers-market/) - Shop at the farmers market which takes place indoors every Saturday from 8am until noon year-round. During the summer months find some of our Farmers Market vendors in our outdoor Sterling Marketplace.
- [Municipal Band Concerts](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/sterling-municipal-band/) - The Sterling Municipal Band was founded in 1919 and has free concerts every Wednesday evening, June through August. The events start at 6:15pm.
- [Our Generous Partners](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/partners/) - We would like to say a massive thanks to all the businesses that support the work we do by sponsoring Sterling Main Street.
- [Downtown Dollars](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/downtown-dollars/)
- [Shop Sterling Merch](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/) - Explore our large collection of Sterling merchandise and show your support for the community we love.
- [Contact Us](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/contact-us/) - If you have any questions or would like more information about Sterling Main Street, fill out the form on this page, or contact us by phone or email.
- [Pop-Up Market](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/pop-up-market/) - Join us from 5-8pm in Dale Park located in downtown Sterling on the 2nd Thursday in June, July and August. Live Music. Local Finds. Community.
- [Health & Wellness](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/health-fitness/) - All great cities need businesses to support your health and fitness. Downtown Sterling is home to many great businesses that do just that.
- [Salons & Spas](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/personal-services/) - Downtown Sterling is home to many personal care businesses. Downtown Sterling has many great hair salons, barber shops, massage services, and even a cosmetology school.
- [Sip & Shop](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/sip-shop/) - Our Sip and Shop event happens twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. All proceeds from this event support our beautification efforts in downtown Sterling.
- [Faith Based](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/religious/) - Downtown Sterling is home to many great churches and other religious institutions. Some even have some very rich history in the area. Find the best faith-based community for you here in Downtown Sterling
- [Eat & Drink](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/eat-drink/) - Downtown Sterling is full of many great businesses that provide food and drinks. See a full list of all the businesses in Sterling where you can eat or drink.
- [Facade Grants](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/facade-grants/) - The facades of the buildings throughout downtown Sterling are an important piece of keeping downtown nice. As a way to help property owners, we provide a facade grant to help cover the costs associated with improving the facades of the buildings in downtown Sterling.
- [Services](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/services/) - Downtown Sterling is home to many service businesses. Explore all the different service businesses in downtown Sterling to find the one that suits your needs.
- [Retail & Shopping](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/shop/) - Downtown Sterling is home to many retail and shopping businesses. Explore the full list of the retail and shopping businesses in Sterling.
- [Financial](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/financial/) - Need to find a local business to help you with your financial needs? Downtown Sterling is home to many great financial institutions. Explore the list of local financial institutions to find the one that best suits your needs.
- [Arts & Entertainment](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/arts-entertainment/) - Art and entertainment is a very important part of downtown Sterling. View a list of all the businesses and organizations that promote art and entertainment.
- [Test](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/test/) - Downtown Sterling is full of many great businesses that provide food and drinks. See a full list of all the businesses in Sterling where you can eat or drink.
- [Terms of Service](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/terms-of-service/) - By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by these terms.
- [Privacy Policy](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/privacy-policy/) - We value your privacy very highly. This policy contains important information regarding your privacy and how we may use the information we collect about you.
- [Cookie Policy](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/cookie-policy/) - We use cookies to help your device remember our website.
- [Accessibility Statement](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/accessibility-statement/) - We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually applying the relevant accessibility standards
- [Holiday Hunt](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/holiday-hunt/) - Our annual event between Thanksgiving and Christmas challenges you to find the two businesses in order to enter a drawing based on the clues posted on social media.
- [Historic Architecture](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/explore-downtown/historic-architecture/) - Learn about all the various historical buildings in downtown Sterling.
- [What's Up Downtown](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/news/) - Keep up to date with what is going on at Sterling Main Street.

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- [61081 Sterling Illinois - Adult Sizes - Cactus Green](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/61081-sterling-illinois-adult-sizes-cactus-green/)
- [Small Town Girl T-shirt - Charcoal Black Triblend - SMALL](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/9483493/)
- [Sterling Seal T-shirt - Charcoal Black Triblend](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/7048127/)
- [Sterling Seal T-shirt - Blue](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/3143344/)
- [Sterling Seal Hoodie - Blue](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/4514819/)
- [Sterling Seal - Long Sleeve - Heather Navy](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/4534800/)
- [Sterling Seal - Long Sleeve - Dark Grey Heather](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/6610507/)
- [Sterling Coordinates T-shirt - Grey Heathered](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/7071512/)
- [Sterling Coordinates T-shirt - Blue](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/3412570/)
- [Sterling Coordinates - Long Sleeve Heather Navy](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/8387740/)
- [Sterling Coordinates - Long Sleeve Deep Heather](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/2005507/)
- [Small Town Girl T-shirt - Clay Triblend](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/5388921/)
- [HOPS on the Rock Long Sleeve](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/3723171/)
- [HOPS on the Rock Hoodie](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/2278824/)
- [61081 Sterling Illinois - Youth Light Blue](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/61081-sterling-illinois-youth-light-blue/)
- [61081 Sterling Illinois - Adult Plumrose Pink](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/61081-sterling-illinois-adult-plumrose-pink/)
- [2025 Hot Dog Day T-shirt ](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/2025-hot-dog-day-t-shirt/)
- [Rally on the Rock Cruise Nights Shirt ](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/shop/rally-on-the-rock-cruise-nights-shirt/)
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## Categories

- [News](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/category/news/)
- [Events](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/category/events/)

## Tags

- [donate](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/donate/)
- [support](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/support/)
- [partnership](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/partnership/)
- [annual report](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/annual-report/)
- [goals](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/goals/)
- [training](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/training/)
- [education](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/education/)
- [Main Street](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/main-street/)
- [historic preservation](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/historic-preservation/)
- [Car Show](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/car-show/)
- [events](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/events/)
- [fundraiser](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/fundraiser/)
- [Murals](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/murals/)
- [product](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/tag/product/)

## Business Category

- [Eat & Drink](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/eat-drink/)
- [Arts & Entertainment](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/arts-entertainment/)
- [Financial](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/financial/)
- [Health & Wellness](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/health-wellness/)
- [Salons & Spas](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/salon-spa/)
- [Faith-Based](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/faith/)
- [Retail & Shopping](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/retail-shopping/)
- [Services](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/services/)
- [Event Venues](https://sterlingmainstreet.org/business-category/event-venues/)