Where can you Find the Best August Plans? QC - That's Where!
Tug Fest
This August 8-10, experience a fun-filled adventure watching the annual Quad City Tug Fest across the Mississippi River. This unique event is the only tug-of-war event across the Mississippi with a team from Port Byron, IL and a team from LeClaire, IA competing. Attend this distinctive event with celebratory fireworks and live music at 505 W Main St. Port Byron, IL.
Bettendorf Americana Antique Show and Auction
Join Bettendorf Americana for this exciting and unique Antique Show and Auction. Happening August 1-3, 2024 at the Isle of Capri Casino in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa, (1800 Isle Parkway) discover antique cars and other unique antiques! Find more information by visiting this link.
The Great Mississippi Valley Fair
Experience a time of carnival rides, and mainstage nightly shows featuring artists including Thomas Rhett, T Pain, and Scotty McCreery at the Mississippi Valley Fair! It will happen all day, from July 30 to August 4, to help celebrate MVF's 105th year! For more information and ticket pricing, visit this link.
ComedySportz
Every Friday and Saturday night, starting in August and reoccurring through the rest of the year, attend a hilarious unscripted comedy show in the lower level of The Spotlight Theatre at 1800 7th Ave., Moline.
Quad Cities Balloon Festival
View and ride some hot air balloons at the Quad Cities Balloon Festival happening August 9-10 at 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA, United States, Iowa. For more information, visit their Facebook page or check out their website!
- 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 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 great deals 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 MiLB 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 City 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: View a FREE quality watershow on the Rock River with the Backwater Gamblers! These shows featuring a nationally-placing team are a great way to get outdoors and relax with your family and friends. For more information, visit this link.
