Quad Cities July: Things to TRY this JULY

Scramble some great July plans at the 2024 John Deere Classic!

Come celebrate the thrilling PGA John Deere Golf Tournament at the TPC Deere Run (3100 Heather Knl, Silvis, IL 61282) happening July 1st through July 7th! Experience the excitement of professional golf, from engaging youth activities to exclusive senior discounts. Don't miss the chance to witness top golfers earn coveted spots in the prestigious Open Championship. Follow this link for tickets and general information. 

Serve the best July plans with the Bettendorf Parks and Rec Youth Outdoor Pickleball Clinic 101!

Get ready to elevate your pickleball game with the unique Bettendorf Parks and Rec Youth Outdoor Pickleball Clinic! Led by professional pickleball player Jeffrey Van Der Eems, participants will dive into a series of dynamic drills, engaging games, and enriching activities. Join us from July 3rd to July 24th at Bettendorf Middle School! For more information, visit here!

Celebrate the Walcott Trucker's Jamboree!

Attend the 45th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree July 11th-13th, 2024 for fun-filled live music, an antique truck display, a Super Truck Beauty Contest, over 175 exhibits, fireworks, and an Iowa Pork Chop Cookout. Help celebrate the Iowa 80 truck stop turning 60 years this year as well! For more information, visit this link. 

Make your July Wild with the The Great Mississippi Valley Fair!

Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of carnival excitement, exhilarating rides, and nightly mainstage performances by chart-topping artists like Thomas Rhett, T Pain, and Scotty McCreery at the Mississippi Valley Fair! From July 30th to August 4th, join us in honoring MVF's 105th anniversary with a week-long celebration. For further information and ticket pricing, visit this link. 

Celebrate the 4th of July with some Independence Day Parades!

Make your 4th of July celebrations special with a Quad Cities Parade. The following celebratory parades will take place this year: 

• The City of Bettendorf Independence Day Parade will take place on July 4th at 10:00 AM in downtown Bettendorf. 
• East Moline's Independence Day parade will begin at 1:00 PM on July 4th along 15th Avenue, 3rd to 13th Street.
• Clinton's 4th of July parade will take place on July 4th at 1:00 PM on River View Drive.

Experience the Largest 4th of July Fireworks show: Red White and Boom!

The Red, White and Boom! event and fireworks display, held in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, will be postponed due to predicted flooding of the Mississippi River. A new date is pending. 

Celebrate the 4th of July with the Red White and Boom fireworks that will take place on July 3rd at 9:30. This ginormous fireworks show will be visible from all the following locations:

• LeClaire Park (400 Beiderbecke Dr, Davenport)
• Quinlan Court (101 E River Dr, Davenport)
• River Bandits Game/Modern Woodmen Park (209 S Gaines St, Davenport)
• Freight House Farmers Market Parking Lot (421 W River Dr, Davenport)
• Schwiebert Park (101 17th St, Rock Island)

More Fireworks Shows:

• East Moline - July 3rd - River Bend Park (900 Bend Blvd, East Moline)
• Dubuque - July 3rd - A.Y. Mcdonald Park (1200 Hawthorne St.)
• Matherville - July 3rd - Matherville Lake (Preemption Township, IL 61231)
• Bettendorf - July 4th Middle Park (2220 23rd St, Bettendorf)
• Clinton - July 4th - River View Park (6th Ave N)
• Muscatine - July 4th - Muscatine Riverfront (Harbor Dr, Muscatine)
• Burlington - July 4th Burlington Golf Club (2124 Sunnyside Ave, Burlington)
• Coraville - July 4th S.T. Morrison Park (1513 7th St.)

Conquer July with the annual RAGBRAI event!

Come celebrate the oldest, largest, and longest multi-day bicycle touring event in the world with the annual RAGBRAI event! This 8-day bike race across the entire state of Iowa features a festival of bicycles, music, food, and camaraderie! We are truly honored by the privilege of the race concluding last year in Davenport, and we are immensely excited for the esteemed opportunity to have this year's finale just down the river in Burlington! The route this year will begin in Glenwood and mark the eighth shortest race in RAGBRAI's history, yet still promises an electrifying challenge of 18,741 feet of climb! Take a look at the RAGBRAI Facebook page to relive last year's exciting race! Check out this link for more information and registry.  

“Seize” the greatest July plans with the Quad Cities Music Guild's Production of Newsies

Experience a taste of the 1992 Newsies movie magic on stage at Quad Cities Music Guild this summer! Experience live-action renditions of tunes such as “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe” at one of the seven performances. For more information and ticket purchasing information, click here. 

Finish July strong with The 50th Quad CityTimes Bix 7!

Help commemorate the 50th annual Bix 7 road race in the Quad Cities this July 27th! Experience the thrill of the 7-mile running course, along with a variety of events tailored for kids, seniors, and sprinters. Indulge yourself in exciting activities like the Arconic Junior Bix, Bix Mix, and more with the QC's biggest homecoming event AND biggest post-race party in the Midwest! Discover exciting events and celebrations for everyone through this link, or register for the races here.  

- Here's what's going on all summer long -

Fuel up with some fast food and weekly cocktails!

Food Truck Fridays: Every Friday night in LeClaire, IA, Food Trucks will be open from 5-8 PM. Experience a variety of food options with the beautiful Mississippi in the background. Check out this link for more information! 

Check out our QC Taste page for more local restaurants and drink options!

Discover the perfect summer adventure along the Visit Quad Cities trails!

Ale Trail: Take a self-guided tour of some of the QC's BEST breweries and receive Ale Trail prizes from Visit Quad Cities upon completion. All information and registry can be found here.

Coffee Trail: Taste some QC native coffee shops and get some free discounts and prizes along the QC Coffee Trail! 

QC Public Art Trail: Sign up for the Quad Cities Art Trail exclusive mobile passport to check out some wonderful QC art. Check-ins also enter you for the chance to win a Visa gift card!

QC Family Pass: Check out some exciting QC attractions while receiving some great deals and with the QC family pass. Get started here.

Cool off from the heat along the stellar QC Mississippi River Cruises!

Riverboat Twilight: Experience a relaxing tour of the beautiful Mississippi River on the Riverboat Twilight. This cruise comes with prepared meals and a top-shelf full bar to provide the most renewing experience for passengers. Book your river cruise here that departs out of both Leclaire and Dubuque. 

Celebration Belle: Book a river cruise adventure with Celebration Belle here. With daily freshly-cooked food and casual sightseeing, you can prepare to feel at ease. You can get a full boat tour here as well! 

Script out a great way to spend your summer through some local theater!

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: Book with Circa '21 to not only watch an incredible show but also indulge in a fine dining experience served by a professional waitstaff. The incredible mainstage performers are the cherry on top of this great theatrical dining experience. You can call to make any reservations at 309.786.7733 and find shows and dates on their website. 

Genesius Guild: Experience some FREE classical theater at the Quad Cities' Genesius Guild. Thanks to performances every weekend in the summer, you can view Greek comedy, Greek drama and works by Shakespeare multiple times at no cost. You can find show dates and address information on the Genesius Guild website. 

For more free shows in the Quad Cities, check out this link. 

Score the perfect plans by cheering on some QC athletics!

River Bandits: Check out some minor league baseball at the #1 ranked mLB ballpark! With the beautiful Centennial Bridge to the right and Rascal the Racoon wandering the stands right and left, prepare to have a memorable minor league baseball experience. You can check out their full schedule and purchase your tickets here!

Steam Wheelers: Get pumped to cheer on some Quad Cities SteamWheelers football! Be a part of the Wheeler Nation to help cheer on some QC Indoor Football. You can find the schedule: here and get your tickets: here. 

Backwater Gamblers: Experience a FREE quality watershow on the Rock River with the Backwater Gamblers! These shows featuring a Nationally-Placing team is a great way to get outdoors and relax with your family and friends. For more information, visit this link.