May in Motion: Quad Cities Set to Host Multiple Events, Welcoming Over 9,000 Visitors
April 30, 2026
Quad Cities, IL/IA (April 30, 2026) - The Quad Cities is in motion this May, with a packed lineup of events bringing more than 9,000 participants and attendees to the region. Collectively, these events are projected to generate $4.8 million in direct economic impact. Led by Visit Quad Cities, the month showcases the region’s ability to host a diverse portfolio of events of all sizes and types, while giving visitors a full experience of the destination and what it has to offer.
“Tourism continues to be an economic development leader and produces a positive return on investment for our region,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. “Group business is sustaining our visitor economy and programming our community with a wide array of meetings and events. This is a highly competitive space, and the more we can do to invest in meetings, conventions, and sporting events only makes us stronger and positions us effectively. We are grateful to these important clients, meeting planners, and promoters for their confidence in the Quad Cities.”
Several events will make their Quad Cities debut, including the NJCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship at Oakwood Country Club, NIFA’s SAFECON at the Quad Cities International Airport, and Tyrant Wrestling’s U.S. National Duals at TBK Bank Sports Complex. At the same time, returning events like the NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship, hosted in the region nine times, continue to build on the Quad Cities’ strong reputation as a repeat host.
“May is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most exciting months we’ve seen for group business in the Quad Cities,” said Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Director, Sports QC. “We’re incredibly proud of our team’s work to help bring these events here with our venue partners and look forward to welcoming visitors.”
The following are examples of some key events occurring in May, which include:
2026 NJCAA DI Women’s Golf Championship
Date: May 11-14, 2026
Location: Oakwood Country Club
2026 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship
Date: May 12-15, 2026
Location: TPC Deere Run
2026 International Handball Federation World Championship Qualifier
Date: May 14-16, 2026
Location: TBK Bank Sports Complex
NIFA SAFECON 2026
Date: May 18-23, 2026
Location: Quad Cities International Airport
Illinois Farm Business Farm Management Association: 2026 Spring Conference
Date: May 19-21, 2026
Location: Vibrant Arena at The MARK
Tyrant Wrestling US National Duals
Date: May 23-24, 2026
Location: TBK Bank Sports Complex
To learn more about hosting events in the Quad Cities, explore visitquadcities.com/planners. For additional information on events being hosted in the Quad Cities, please contact Kayla Morath, PR, Communications, and Content Coordinator, Visit Quad Cities.
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Kayla Morath
PR, Communications, and Content Coordinator
Visit Quad Cities
[email protected] | Direct: 309.736.6827 | Cell: 309.391.4607
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine that drives economic opportunity through tourism, builds our authentic brand, shares and sells the Quad Cities story, and enhances Quad Citizens’ quality of life and place. Accredited through Destinations International's Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), Visit Quad Cities is recognized globally for operating at the highest level of industry standard.