Quad Cities Gears Up for the 2nd Annual Street Rod Nationals at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
August 11, 2025
Quad Cities Gears Up for the 2nd Annual Street Rod Nationals at Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
August 15–16, 2025 | Davenport, Iowa
Quad Cities, IL/IA (August 11, 2025) — The National Street Rod Association® (NSRA), in partnership with Visit Quad Cities, is bringing the 2nd Annual Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa on August 15–16, 2025. Thousands of visitors, car enthusiasts, and families are expected to gather from across the region to celebrate classic car culture with a high-octane lineup of vehicles, entertainment, and community programming.
The Street Rod Nationals will showcase hundreds of vintage vehicles, a commercial exhibit hall, swap meet, arts and crafts, games for all ages, and live music. Additional fan favorites include Nick Donovan’s Rockin’ Road Show, a coloring contest, the Circle of Winners, and engaging family-friendly attractions.
“The Street Rod Nationals is not just an event, it’s an experience,” said Joan Kranovich, CMP, CTA, Vice President of Business Growth and Director of Sports QC. “It’s a high-impact activation that adds fuel to our tourism economy while revving up pride across the community.”
Special Experiences for Registered Participants:
Garage Tour – Wednesday, August 13 at 9:00 a.m.
A cruise-style tour to featured stops across the Quad Cities.
For more information or to sign up, contact: Harry York at (563) 210-3777.
Mississippi River Cruise – Friday, August 15
Open to all interested guests.
To purchase tickets and access the NSRA group rate, contact: Susan at 800-297-0034 ext. 204.
“This is more than just a car show, it’s a celebration of American tradition, craftsmanship, and community,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities. “We’re honored to welcome NSRA back to the Quad Cities, and we invite both locals and visitors to be part of what’s becoming a signature annual event that fuels our regional tourism economy.”
Vehicle Registration (In-Person Only)
Location: Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf – 1800 Isle Parkway
Thursday, August 14: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 15: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16: 9:00 a.m. – noon
Current Registration Rates:
NSRA Members: $50 on site
Non-Members: $90 on site
More details and registration forms available at: nsra-usa.com/events (Look for the Quad Cities event).
Spectator Information
Gate Hours:
Friday, August 15: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 16: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Circle of Winners: Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Admission:
Adults (13+): $20
Children (6–12): $6
Children 5 & under: Free with adult
Family Package (2 adults + 3 kids 12 & under): $45
Discounted Tickets: Available at any O’Reilly Auto Parts store
Additional Discounts:
$18 admission for military personnel (with ID), NSRA members (with card), or individuals age 60+
(limit one discounted ticket per person)
Media Contact:
Katrina Keuning, CTA
Brand and Content Strategist, Visit Quad Cities
[email protected] | 810-923-9744
About Visit Quad Cities
Visit Quad Cities, established in 1990, is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Through tourism, Visit Quad Cities generates economic growth, fosters the visitor economy, and elevates the regional destination's global presence. An accredited DMO through Destinations International’s DMAP program, Visit Quad Cities promotes the regional brand, drives economic opportunities, invigorates visitor experience, and enhances quality of life and place for all Quad Citizens. For more information, visit visitquadcities.com.