Don Carter Lanes

10/01/2026

Oct 1st
Open Bowling available
until 10 PM. Mention this post to get 1 free game.

10/01/2026

26th Annual Paul Stauffer Memorial Rock-N-Bowl Car Show returns to Don Carter Lanes October 10th, 2026

PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 3rd to get the FREE Collector Show T-Shirt:

Vehicle registration is $20. Pre-register by October 3 and receive a FREE Collector Car Show T-Shirt and Goodie Bag.

ROCKFORD, IL — Classic cars, custom rides, great food, music, trophies and plenty of fun are coming together for the 26th Annual Paul Stauffer Memorial Rock-N-Bowl Car Show on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Don Carter Lanes, 4007 East State Street in Rockford.

The show runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rain or shine, with vehicle registration beginning at 8:00 AM.

Spectators are admitted FREE, making this a great event for the entire family.

COME EARLY — BREAKFAST STARTS AT 7 AM!

Car show participants and spectators are invited to start the day inside Don Carter Lanes at Shooter’s Bar & Grill. Full-service sit-down breakfast opens at 7:00 AM, or participants can order breakfast to go and take it outside while getting their vehicles ready for the show.

The featured Car Show Breakfast Special is:

BISCUITS & SAUSAGE GRAVY — ONLY $6.99

A complete breakfast menu will also be available, including skillets, omelets, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pizza, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns and more.

TROPHIES GALORE!

The Rock-N-Bowl Car Show will feature a huge selection of awards, including Top 60, Best of Show, Best Ford, Best GM (Non-Chevy), Best Mopar, Best Chevy, Best Motorcycle, Best Out of Production/Orphan, Best Truck, Best Street Rod, Best Special Interest, Best Import Car or

Truck, Vets Pick, Youth Bowling Pick and Miracle Mile Pick.

Vehicles will be judged by fellow show participants.

The day will also feature music and MC duties by 3-D Sound with Dave & Susan Palmer, special events throughout the day, a 50/50 raffle, great food and plenty of opportunities to check out some of the area's best cars and trucks.

PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 3rd to get the FREE Collector Show T-Shirt:

Vehicle registration is $20. Pre-register by October 3 and receive a FREE Collector Car Show T-Shirt and Goodie Bag.

Online Registration Link HERE: https://doncarterlanes.com/rock-n-bowl-car-show/

Registration is available in person at Don Carter Lanes, by mail, online, or by calling 815-399-0314.

Best of all, this event supports a great cause. Proceeds benefit the Rock Valley College Foundation Automotive Program and programs supporting local veterans and active-duty troops.

26th Annual Paul Stauffer Memorial Rock-N-Bowl Car Show

Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 10 AM–4 PM

Registration begins at 8 AM

Don Carter Lanes

4007 East State Street • Rockford, Illinois

Spectators FREE • Rain or Shine

10/01/2026

❄️ WINTER RUM BUCKET BOWLING LEAGUES ARE BACK! 🎳
Are you a casual bowler who cares more about having fun than your average? Then the Rum Bucket Lousy Bowlers League at Don Carter Lanes was made for you!
Designed for the Casual - Non-Serious Bowler!
🍹 EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED EACH WEEK!
3 games of bowling + FREE shoe rental
Large pizza OR platter of boneless wings
Two 60 oz. pitchers of b**r OR two pitchers of margaritas OR four 32 oz. Rum Buckets OR a round of mixed drinks
FREE team bowling shirts
Handicap scoring keeps it fun and competitive!
🎳 PLUS - A FREE BOWLING BALL!
New league bowlers receive a FREE Brunswick T-Zone or similar bowling ball - a $100 value - including professional fitting & drilling! Upgrade options are also available.

❄️ SHORT 14-WEEK WINTER SEASON
Sundays: 5:30 PM - Starting Jan. 10
Mondays: 6:30 PM - Starting Jan. 11
Wednesdays: 6:30 PM - Starting Jan. 13
Fridays: 6:30 PM - Starting Jan. 15

Only $20 per bowler, per week
Teams are 4 bowlers - men, women or any combination. Don't have a full team? Individuals and partial teams are welcome!

And yes... one of the official benefits of joining a bowling league is having "an excuse to drink b**r!" 🍺
📲 SAVE YOUR TEAM A SPOT NOW!
Text: (815) 978-6076

📍 Don Carter Lanes
4007 East State Street • Rockford, IL 61108
☎️ (815) 399-0314

Bowling • Food • Beverages • Friends • FUN!
You don't have to be a good bowler. In fact... lousy bowlers fit right in! 🎳❄️

Nothing compares to this Exceptional Entertainment Value!! Text 815-978-6076 to save your team a spot or by email at [email protected]

10/01/2026

Don Carter Lanes – EOT 26/27

WED Edge of Town League Top Scores | September 30, 2026
MEN – HIGH SERIES
1. Tom Cree — 792
2. Steven Henderson — 759
3. Jarred Bernard — 748
4. Brandon Gustin — 731
5. Sam Gonzales — 724
6. David Roberts — 720
7. Trenten Hansen — 694
8. Ethan Olson — 688
9. Drew Richter — 667
10. Adam Dazey — 667

MEN – HIGH GAME

1. Sam Gonzales — 280
2. Steven Henderson — 276
3. David Roberts — 270
4. Mike Huntley — 269
5. Tom Cree — 267
6. Brandon Gustin — 267
7. Don Vlcek — 259
8. Jarred Bernard — 257
9. Ethan Olson — 256
10. Trenten Hansen — 250

WOMEN – HIGH SERIES

1. Allison Roberts — 640
2. Jessica Nelson — 542
3. Heather Roberts — 494
4. Priscilla Egilske — 434
5. Gloria Ramacciotti — 416
6. Shelly Gonzales — 389
7. Kim McCullough — 339
8. Christy St.Germain — 326
9. Amy Trail — 295

WOMEN – HIGH GAME

1. Allison Roberts — 239
2. Jessica Nelson — 193
3. Heather Roberts — 183
4. Gloria Ramacciotti — 176
5. Priscilla Egilske — 158
6. Shelly Gonzales — 146
7. Christy St.Germain — 132
8. Kim McCullough — 121
9. Amy Trail — 106

10/01/2026

Clint better pick it up or his team might be voting him off.

10/01/2026

Jim Bannister showed up tonight to visit with the Wed Edge of Town Lg

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

David’s Homemade Chili available all week.

09/30/2026

Brewmaster 26/27 — Week 3 Top 10
Don Carter Lanes | September 29, 2026
Men — Scratch Game

1. 298 — Trenten Hansen
2. 261 — Kevin Watts
3. 244 — Jake Swanson
4. 238 — Corbyn Villarreal
5. 236 — Sammy Van D**e
6. 234 — Matt Downing
7. 234 — Tim Nabors
8. 234 — Matt Nowack
9. 234 — Erik Herron
10. 232 — Erich Grossner

Men — Scratch Series

1. 707 — Kevin Watts
2. 665 — Trenten Hansen
3. 650 — Erich Grossner
4. 649 — Corbyn Villarreal
5. 634 — Tim Nabors
6. 634 — Matt Nowack
7. 616 — Erik Herron
8. 614 — Matt Downing
9. 612 — Jake Swanson
10. 602 — Mike Tremaine

Women — Scratch Game

1. 224 — Chasity Kerley
2. 217 — Sabrina Stoltz
3. 205 — Emily Harne
4. 192 — Desire Hughes
5. 190 — Joyce Higgins
6. 186 — Jasymn Wilson
7. 185 — Antonia Whitmore
8. 179 — Danielle Redig
9. 166 — Krystal Cupp
10. 166 — Rachel Judkins

Women — Scratch Series

1. 623 — Sabrina Stoltz
2. 546 — Desire Hughes
3. 546 — Emily Harne
4. 539 — Antonia Whitmore
5. 497 — Danielle Redig
6. 486 — Jasymn Wilson
7. 473 — Chasity Kerley
8. 465 — Joyce Higgins
9. 451 — Joselyn White
10. 448 — Traci Porter