Make the most of the Quad Cities this May!
By: Micaela Koeppen
3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Taco Margarita Fest – May 3
On May 3, experience East Moline’s third annual Cinco de Mayo Taco Margarita Fest. This event features over 100 vendors offering a variety of cool things like crafts, food, desserts, and of course, tacos! Each local vendor brings their unique flavors to the table, creating a foodie paradise with over 30 different taco trucks to choose from. If a margarita is a necessity to accompany your taco, there are a variety of margaritas waiting for you! Whether you like your margaritas sweet, spicy, or fruity, this Cinco de Mayo Taco Margarita Fest has it all! In addition to tacos and margaritas, the fest will include over 70 artisans and crafters. Entertainment will also be provided, with The Final Mix Show band kicking off the day! This is a festival you won’t want to miss!
QC Craft Beer Week- May 23-30
This May 2025, immerse yourself in a weeklong Quad City craft beer exploration! Starting May 23, check out the different craft breweries in the QC area. During QC Craft Beer Week, there will be highlights of breweries in different parts of the area to visit and support! Check out our events calendar to learn more about how you can blaze the Ale Trail this QC Craft Beer Week!
NAIA Golf- May 20-23
The 2025 Men’s NAIA Golf Championship will return for the 9th time to the Quad Cities, taking place May 20-23. The championship will take place at TPC Deere Run and will feature a four-stroke play tournament with up to 30 teams and 156 golfers. The national championship teams consist of five players each, with the top four scores being counted for the teams' scores each day. TPC Deere Run’s course will suit this event well, allowing players and spectators to enjoy golf alongside the bluffs of the Mississippi River.
Beaux Arts Fair- May 10-11
This spring arts fair has become a Quad Cities Mother’s Day tradition. The Beaux Arts Fair sprawls out in front of the Figge Art Museum, located in Downtown Davenport, accommodating over 100 different art booths. The fair was established in 1967, making the Beaux Arts Fair one of the longest-running art fairs in the Midwest. Stop by the Beaux Arts Fair this May and enjoy art with a riverfront view, eclectic restaurants, downtown businesses, and free admission to the Figge Art Museum!
Food Truck Friday in LeClaire- Every Friday in May
Fridays mean food trucks in LeClaire this May! Enjoy delicious food from local food trucks parked along Cody Road. After grabbing some grub, pair it with the perfect craft beer or cocktail from Mississippi River Distilling Company, Green Tree Brewery, or Aunt Hattie’s. For the latest food truck lineup and updates, check out the Food Truck Friday Facebook page!