Where To Find Porch Geese Around the Rockford Area

Porch geese are officially back for spring and summer, and honestly, it feels like the most comforting, random little trend making a comeback right now.

You know exactly what I'm talking about: the classic concrete goose sitting proudly by someone's front door, all dressed up for the season.  One day it's wearing a raincoat, the next it's got a tiny jersey on, and before you know it, it's decked out for Halloween or Christmas.  It's weird, it's nostalgic, and somehow... it's so entertaining.

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What makes porch geese so fun is that no two are ever the same.  Some are simple and classic, while others are full-on decked out for every single holiday.  People really commit to these things, and there are so many Facebook groups dedicated to porch geese and their outfits.

Lately, more people in Rockford have been posting on Facebook looking for porch geese for Mother's Day, and I figured I'd do my research, too.  A couple friends have been searching for cheap ones, but those are gone in seconds!  So here are a handful of places you'll probably find a porch goose, if you're lucky.

Where To Find Porch Geese Around the Rockford Area

• Hidden Treasures Antique Mall
• Elements Nursery & Gift Shop
• K&W Greenhouse in Janesville
• The Pottery Lounge
• Deer Creek Statues
• Hometown Structures in Platteville
• Blumen Gardens in Sycamore
• Platt Hill Nursery
• A&L Antiques in Davis Junction
• Hallmark
• Hobby Lobby

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I suggested Hidden Treasures and my friend went and found one that was fully dressed and everything.  For $35, not a bad deal!