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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

10/09/2026

🏈🎳 BEARS vs. PACKERS – PREDICT THE SCORE & WIN! 🏆🍕

🔥 THE BIG RIVALRY IS ON… AND DON CARTER LANES IS GIVING YOU A CHANCE TO WIN! 🔥

It’s CHICAGO BEARS 🐻 vs. GREEN BAY PACKERS 🧀 — and we want to know who YOU think will come out on top!

Think you can predict the final score? Put your football knowledge to the test and you could walk away with some great prizes!

🏆 WHAT CAN YOU WIN?

🍕 A delicious LARGE PIZZA or a platter of BONELESS WINGS!

🏆 A SIZABLE TROPHY to show off your football prediction skills!

🎯 HOW TO ENTER:

1. Predict the FINAL SCORE of the Bears vs. Packers game.
2. Post your prediction in the COMMENTS below!
3. Cheer on your team and see if your prediction is the winner!

🎟️ WHAT IF THERE’S A TIE?

If multiple people correctly predict the winning score, all tied winners’ names will be placed into a bucket, and ONE lucky winner will be drawn to receive the prize!

🏈 BEARS FANS — CAN YOUR TEAM ROLL OVER THE PACKERS?

🧀 PACKERS FANS — WILL GREEN BAY STRIKE BACK?

🎳 Whether you’re throwing strikes or cheering for touchdowns, there’s always something FUN happening at DON CARTER LANES!

📍 Don Carter Lanes
4007 E. State Street
Rockford, Illinois

👇👇👇 LET’S HEAR THOSE PREDICTIONS! 👇👇👇

POST YOUR FINAL SCORE IN THE COMMENTS!

🐻 BEARS _____
🧀 PACKERS _____

all predictions must be entered before kickoff. Limit one prediction per person.

🎣🐟 IT'S FRIDAY FISH FRY TIME AT DON CARTER LANES! 🐟🎣🔥 FRESH, HOT & DELICIOUS — EVERY FRIDAY! 🔥Looking for a GREAT Friday...
10/09/2026

🎣🐟 IT'S FRIDAY FISH FRY TIME AT DON CARTER LANES! 🐟🎣

🔥 FRESH, HOT & DELICIOUS — EVERY FRIDAY! 🔥

Looking for a GREAT Friday Fish Fry in Rockford? Come hungry and leave happy at Shooter's Bar & Grill inside Don Carter Lanes!

We've got TWO delicious ways to enjoy your Friday Fish Fry!

🍺🐟 B**R BATTERED FRIED COD
Golden, crispy, and cooked to perfection!

✅ 3 Pieces – $15.99 (9 oz. of cod)

✅ 5 Pieces – $18.99 (15 oz. of cod)

🐟 BAKED COD — A HEALTHIER OPTION!

Tender, flaky, flavorful cod baked to perfection!

✅ 4 Pieces – $16.99 (12 oz. of cod)

🍽️ EVERY DINNER INCLUDES:

🥗 Homemade Coleslaw

🥖 Garlic Bread

🫘 Baked Beans

🥔 Your Choice of Baked Potato OR French Fries!

⏰ EVERY FRIDAY — 11 AM to 9 PM!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a delicious Friday tradition at Don Carter Lanes!

📍 Shooter's Bar & Grill
Inside Don Carter Lanes

4007 East State Street

Rockford, IL 61108

📞 (815) 399-0883

🎳 GREAT FOOD! GREAT FRIENDS! GREAT FRIDAYS!

❤️ PLEASE SHARE THIS POST with your fish-loving friends and help spread the word!

👇 FRIED OR BAKED — WHICH ONE IS YOUR FAVORITE? Tell us in the comments!

**rBatteredCod

🔥 Fish Fry - EVERY FRIDAY FROM 11 AM – 9 PM!Whether you love crispy, golden b**r-battered fish or prefer a delicious bak...
10/08/2026

🔥 Fish Fry - EVERY FRIDAY FROM 11 AM – 9 PM!

Whether you love crispy, golden b**r-battered fish or prefer a delicious baked option, we’ve got something to satisfy your appetite!

🐟 B**R-BATTERED FRIED COD

* ⭐ 3-Piece Dinner (9 oz.) — $15.99
* ⭐ 5-Piece Dinner (15 oz.) — $18.99

🐟 DELICIOUS BAKED COD

* ⭐ 4-Piece Dinner (12 oz.) — $16.99
* ❤️ A lighter, healthy option that’s packed with flavor!

🍽️ EVERY FISH DINNER COMES WITH:

🥗 Homemade Coleslaw

🧄 Delicious Garlic Bread

🫘 Baked Beans

🥔 Your Choice of Baked Potato or Golden French Fries!

GREAT FOOD • COLD DRINKS • GOOD TIMES! 🍺

Come for lunch, stop in for dinner, or make it a Friday night out with friends and family. And while you’re here, why not roll a few games of bowling? 🎳

📍 DON CARTER LANES

4007 East State Street
Rockford, Illinois

🕚 EVERY FRIDAY | 11 AM – 9 PM

❤️ LIKE, SHARE & TAG YOUR FISH FRY FRIENDS! Help us spread the word.

**rBatteredCod

Darts Anyone ??? A fun social game anybody can do. By Monday afternoon, the group chat was already buzzing.“Darts toni...
10/02/2026

Darts Anyone ??? A fun social game anybody can do. By Monday afternoon, the group chat was already buzzing.

“Darts tonight?” Kyle asked.

“Absolutely,” Jenna replied. “I need a rematch.”

“Rematch?” laughed Luis. “You beat me once because I was distracted by the fries.”

That was how their tradition began: a few friends, a little friendly competition, and a night out at Don Carter Lanes. On Mondays and Fridays, from 5 to 11 PM, they could play darts for free. It was an easy plan that gave everyone something to look forward to after a long day.

At 6:30, the friends gathered inside Don Carter Lanes. The bright signs and familiar sounds of the bowling center welcomed them in. They found the dartboards, claimed a spot, and decided that the winner would earn bragging rights until their next visit.

Jenna volunteered to keep score. Kyle stepped up first, rolled his shoulders like a professional, and threw. His dart landed safely on the board, though nowhere near the bullseye.

“Great start,” Jenna said, writing down the score.

Luis followed with a confident aim. His dart landed closer to the center.

“Beginner’s luck,” Kyle said.

“Call it whatever helps,” Luis replied.

Then it was Jenna’s turn. She took a breath, focused on the board, and tossed. The dart struck the bullseye.

The group erupted. Jenna jumped in celebration while Kyle stared at the board in disbelief.

“I’m still distracted by the fries,” he announced.

They played round after round, trading jokes and celebrating every lucky shot. Sometimes the darts landed exactly where they wanted. Other times, they bounced off the board or ended up in a spot that made everyone laugh. Nobody minded. The fun was in taking turns, cheering each other on, and enjoying the game together.

Before long, a couple of other friends stopped by to join them. The teams changed, the score became more complicated, and everyone had a different theory about the best way to aim. Jenna insisted on a steady stance. Kyle said confidence was everything. Luis claimed the secret was not thinking too much.

When the final round began, the score was tied. Kyle stepped up, took aim, and landed a solid throw. Luis answered with one that edged closer to the center. Jenna needed a strong shot to take the lead.

She smiled, raised her dart, and threw.

It landed just outside the bullseye.

Everyone groaned dramatically, then burst out laughing. Jenna bowed as if she had planned the near miss all along. Luis won that round, but no one could agree who had truly won the night.

As they packed up, Kyle checked the time. “Same place Friday?”

“Of course,” Jenna said. “I’ve got a bullseye to reclaim.”

They headed out still joking about their best and worst throws. For them, free darts at Don Carter Lanes had become more than a game. It was a reason to get together, laugh, and make an ordinary evening feel like a night worth remembering.

Yum!!!!!!!
09/20/2026

Yum!!!!!!!

🔥 FRIDAY FISH FRY FAVORITES ARE WAITING AT DON CARTER LANES! 🔥 It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for one of the best...
09/03/2026

🔥 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.

🐟 B**r 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

🎳FEELING LUCKY? THURSDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT TASTIER! 🎰Roll into Don Carter Lanes every Thursday and take a shot at ou...
09/03/2026

🎳FEELING LUCKY? THURSDAYS JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT TASTIER! 🎰

Roll into Don Carter Lanes every Thursday and take a shot at our Lucky 7 Boneless Wing Special!

🔥 7 Boneless Wings — ONLY $4.77! 🔥
Served with ranch & celery and your choice of 10 awesome flavors!

Buffalo Mild • Medium • Hot • BBQ • Hot BBQ • Southwest Ranch • Garlic Parmesan Butter • Garlic Parmesan Red Sauce • Lemon Pepper Dry • Cajun Dry

🎳 EVERY THURSDAY — OPEN TO CLOSE!

Whether you’re bowling a few games, meeting up with friends, or just stopping in for some wings, $4.77 is a deal that’s hard to beat!

🎰 Roll the dice… strike up some luck… and grab some wings!

📍 Don Carter Lanes – Rockford, IL

GOOD FOOD ⭐ GOOD TIMES ⭐ GREAT ROLLS

🍗 Tag your wing crew and make Thursday night a Lucky 7 night!

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

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.

Address

4007 E State St
Rockford, IL
61108

Opening Hours

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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