It’s that time of year — when the sun shines longer and brighter, we are outside more and more, and when our local towns and cities celebrate summer with festivals! We’ve made a list of summer festivals in the area — some will include a parade or a race, others might have food trucks or themes and all include community fun! Let us know if you have a favorite in the area! *Be sure to check the websites before heading out to get the most up to date information.Â
RHURBARB FESTIVAL | Aledo, IL
June 3-4
BLUE GRASS DAYS | Blue Grass, IA
June 3
FOOD TRUCK FIGHTÂ | Galena, IL
June 4
GENESEO MUSIC FEST | Geneseo, IL
June 17-19
PRIDE AT BASS STREET LANDINGÂ | Moline, IL
June 18
FOOD TRUCK FIGHTÂ | Bettendorf, IA
June 18
QUAD CITIES JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION | Davenport, IA
June 18
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL | Long Grove, IA
June 24-26
QUAD CITY ARTS’ CHALK ART FEST | Schwiebert Riverfront Park – Rock Island, IL
July 16-17
RED WHITE & BOOM! | Modern Woodmen Park – Davenport, IA
July 3, 5pm-10pm
ELDRIDGE SUMMER FESTIVAL + MOONLIGHT CHASE PARADE | Eldridge, IA
July 9
MERCER COUNTY FAIR | Aledo, IL
July 12-16
WALCOTT TRUCKERS JAMBOREE | I-80 Truckstop – Walcott, IA
July 14-16
WALCOTT DAYS | Walcott, IA
July 16
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FAIR | East Moline, IL
July 19-23
PRINCETON SUMMERFEST | Princeton, IA
July 22-23
QC TIMES BIX 7 | Downtown Davenport
July 30
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY FAIR | Davenport, IA
August 2-7
BIX JAZZ FESTIVALÂ | Downtown Davenport
August 4-6
TUGFEST | LeClaire, IA/Port Byron, IL
August 11-13
QUAD CITIES BALLOON FESTIVALÂ | Rhythm City Casino Resort – Davenport, IA
August 12-13
YA MAKA MY WEEKENDÂ | Rock Island, IL
2022 TBD
QUAD-CITY SYMPHONY RIVERFRONT POPS | LeClaire Park
August 20
FLOATZILLA | Davenport, IA
August 20
VETTES ON THE RIVERÂ | LeClaire, IA
August 27
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BLUES FESTIVAL | Downtown Davenport, IA
September 16-17
CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES OF THE QUAD CITIES | Centennial Park – Davenport, IA
September 24-25
