ROCKFORD, Ill. -

With precautions in place to ensure attendee safety, the Greater Rockford Auto Auction will host the 4th Annual GRAA’lapalooza Anniversary Sale to celebrate 47 years in the auction business.

The two-day event will take place July 20 and July 21, with country music artist, Aaron Tippin performing July 20 following an evening auction.

“We are planning a safe customer and employee experience, full of cars, music, giveaways, and excitement,” auction general manager Chad Anderson said in a news release. “We are looking forward to a fantastic event.”

On the morning of July 21, the auction will welcome dealers back for the main auction event, with more than 1,000 vehicles running and $10,000 in giveaways after the sale.

Customers will have a selection of vehicles from fleet/lease and dealer consignors, with extra safety precautions in place. All guests will be required to wear face masks, social distance, and have their temperatures taken before entering the facility.

Anderson said the auction is excited to announce Tippin as the event’s headliner. Tippin, has been recording music for more than 25 years, with songs such as “You’ve Got To Stand For Something,” “Workin’ Man’s PhD,” and “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With The Radio.”