Spring has sprung and so have the outdoor markets in the Stateline area. If you love soaking in the fresh air while buying up fabulous local goods, here's the places you need to be this weekend.

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    Rockford City Market

    Every Friday starting at 3:30 p.m

    Rockford City Market kicks off tonight at the intersection of Water and Market Streets in downtown Rockford. This year's market is sure to break another attendance record with several new vendors joining the market this year along with all our returning favorites.

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    The Pec Thing

    Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    This semi-annual antique and flea market takes place at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Pecatonica and features over 500 vendors offering goods like furniture, antiques, crafts, candles, yard art and much, much more. Admission is $4, kids 12 and under and parking is free.

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    Main Street Market Presented by Urban Farmgirl

    Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Come shop over 150 vendors from across the Midwest at Midway Village Museum Center this Saturday. Featuring the best food, local music, handmade artisans and vintage goods this area has to offer. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for kids 8-17 and available online here.

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    Fair Diddley

    Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Fair Diddley takes place in Woodstock, Illinois' historic Woodstock Square, and is a smaller scale version of the Fall Diddley that takes place at the Boone County Fairgrounds in October. Features a wide variety of crafts, food and arts from over 350 vendors. Admission and parking is free. Get more details about the event here.

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