Fortunately for those of us in the Rockford area, there are still plenty of opportunities to squeeze every last bit of fun out of the season. Festa Italiana Kicks Off This WeekendOne of the Rockford region's biggest summer traditions is happening this weekend on the Boylan Catholic High School grounds as Festa Italiana runs through Sunday, August 2, hosted by the Greater Rockford Italian American Association. A classic car show, free food, a magician, an inflatable hockey rink, children's activities, and a helicopter landing are planned. Winnebago County Fair Right Around the CornerSummer traditions will continue in Pecatonica with the Winnebago County Fair returning August 19 through 23. Don't Let Summer Slip AwayParents are getting happy, and students are getting sad as the end of summer fun is closing in, but before school buses start rolling again, enjoy some of these summer traditions happening close to home.