Big Green Egg demos, tastings at Grillapalooza
by BETH ALTENA “There is nothing else like them,” said Floyd Havemeier of Herman’s Boy about the Big Green Egg. Havemeier donated a Big Green […]
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Herman’s Boy Floyd returns from Florida vacation with new employee in tow
Se habla español? Now everyone knows that Floyd Havemeier, of Rockford’s Herman’s Boy, likes to keep his thumb on the pulse of Rockford. (Huge understatement!) […]
Herman’s Boy hosts book signing
Children’s book author/illustrator Robb Johnston signs a copy of his new book “The Woodcutter and the Most Beautiful Tree” for Rockford resident and Northview School […]
Coffee Ranch roasts up a storm
by CLIFF AND NANCY HILL With Rockford-area businesses reporting strong sales during the Christmas shopping season, one local business stands out. Herman’s Boy is pleased […]
What’s in your attic? Toy collector displays favorites at Herman’s Boy
Show open during Harvest Fest by Beth Altena Nate Brown always loved toys and admits he never really grew up, but early on in his […]
Grillapalooza hot success despite daunting weather
The Big Green Egg and staff at Herman’s Boy made this year’s Grillapalooza a popular and well-attended event, despite a weather prediction of possible snow […]
Master storyteller one of Rockford’s treasures
by CLIFF AND NANCY HILL The sun had not yet risen last Saturday morning when long-time Rockford resident, Tom Rademacher, found himself ensconced comfortably at […]
Herman’s Boy has reinvented, reinvested for success
Family business celebrates 30 years When Floyd Havemeier purchased his first building in downtown Rockford, he had no intention of opening up his own shop, […]