
The Top Things To Do In The Quad Cities Summer 2016
Everyone in the Midwest looks forward to the three months of the year when it's guaranteed to NOT snow. Also known as, Summer.
With the little time we get to enjoy the great [warm] outdoors, it's time to pack our schedules and squeeze in as many activities we can.
Here's what you're not going to want to miss this summer in the Quad Cities:
- River Bandits, Facebook
River Bandits, Facebook 1Quad City River Bandits
April - September 2016Catch a River Bandits game at Modern Woodmen Park sometime this summer!
Their promotional calendar is full, their food is phenomenal and you can't beat the entertainment on the banks of the Mississippi.
Also, be listening for your chance to win tickets to B100's Ladies Night or Bark In The Bark with our River Bandits!
- Gumbo Ya Ya, Facebook
Gumbo Ya Ya, Facebook 2Gumbo Ya-Ya
Friday, June 10th | Saturday, June 11thCatch the spirit and energy of ‘The Quarter’ in downtown Rock Island for Gumbo Ya Ya 2016. Cajun, Zydeco, and Jazz bands will tantalize your ears, while Cajun spiced food will heat up your taste buds. Bead tosses, confetti, feather masks, feather boas, and showgirls will complete the Mardi Gras theme.
- Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Facebook
Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Facebook 3Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Friday, July 1st | Saturday, July 2ndThe Mississippi Valley Blues Festival is considered by many festival attendees and major blues magazines to be among the top blues festivals in the country. Held in our picturesque LeClaire Park, on the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa, the Fest has a decidedly down home and non-commercial feel to it that lets fest-goers sit back, relax and enjoy an incredible lineup of blues talent. The list of past and present Fest performers reads like a virtual "Who's Who" of the Blues. Many featured performers have received Blues Music Awards and nominations; others have received Grammy Awards.
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Insane Inflatable 5k
Saturday | July 16thGet ready to experience the most fun, wild and insane obstacle run in the world. Get “pumped up” for a course filled with the world’s largest and most extreme inflatable obstacles ever created. Here’s your chance to be a kid at heart, and insane by choice!
Register online: http://insaneinflatable5k.com/quad-cities-ia/
- Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Jason Merritt, Getty Images 55 Seconds of Summer
Friday | July 29th5 Seconds of Summer will bring screaming fans through the gates of the iWireless Center doors on Friday, July 29th for their 7pm show.
There are still tickets available for their Sounds Live Feels Live tour at the iWireless box office and at Ticketmaster.com!
- Quad-City Times Bix 7, Facebook
Quad-City Times Bix 7, Facebook 6The Bix 7
Saturday | July 30thJoin in the fun as the greatest long distance runners in the world will compete Saturday, July 30th to win thousands of dollars in prize money. Come and try to conquer this challenging course along with over 15,000 other participants.
Register online here: http://bix7.com/
- Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Facebook
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Facebook 7The Mississippi Valley Fair
Tuesday, August 2nd | Sunday, August 7thThe Mississippi Valley Fair turns 97 this year! From August 2nd - August 7th, 2016 the fairgrounds will host six days and nights of action-packed games, rides, concerts and other entertainment.
Rascal Flatts, Alabama & Gary Allen are some of the headlining acts for 2016.
- John Deere Classic, Facebook
John Deere Classic, Facebook 8John Deere Classic 2016
Monday, August 8th | Sunday, August 14thThe John Deere Classic is an annual non-for-profit PGA tour sanctioned professional gold tournament held in E. Moline, IL.
This year, we'll see you on the course from Monday, August 8th - Sunday, August 14th with some of the best names in the game. Tickets are on sale now.
- David Harris via ThinkStock
David Harris via ThinkStock 9Tug Fest
Thursday, August 11th | Saturday, August 13thGet those muscle tee's ready and pump some iron in anticipation for the 2016 Tug Fest across the Mississippi River in Port Byron, IL and Le Claire, IA
Which side will reign supreme this year?!
- Ya Maka My Weekend, Facebook
Ya Maka My Weekend, Facebook 10Ya Maka My Weekend
Friday, August 19th | Saturday, August 20thYa Maka My Weekend turns 25 years old this year with the region’s best Caribbean music, food, culture, and island atmosphere. Rasta wear, palm trees, and surfboards all return to transform downtown Rock Island into a tropical oasis.
- River Roots Live 2016, Facebook
River Roots Live 2016, Facebook 11River Roots Live
Friday, August 26th | Saturday, August 27thRiver Roots Live is the Quad Cities’ premiere music festival featuring national bands and award winning BBQ on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi!
Friday, August 26 Gates: 4:00 p.m., Music 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday, August 27 Gates: 11:00 a.m., Music 12:00 p.m. – Midnight
LeClaire Park – Downtown Davenport, Iowa
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Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run
Saturday | September 10thThe Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run is coming to your town! The Krazy Kids Inflatable Fun Run is the first nation-wide obstacle run created solely for children. The course is one that your kids will never forget. We put a KRAZY amount of thought into making each inflatable obstacle unique, safe and most importantly, FUN!
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