Head to Long Grove, Iowa on June 12 for the annual Strawberry Festival! There will be fun for all ages including but not limited to a family and kids race in the morning, a parade, games and lots of free entertainment. Annual Strawberry Festival June 9 – 10am-3pm Long Grove, Iowa Learn more here: STRAWBERRY FEST  Read More

Presented By First Fleet Concerts, Elle King rocks the Capitol Theatre June 13! Elle King – June 13 – Capitol Theatre Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM All Ages Tickets on sale NOW online athttp://firstfleetconcerts.com.  Read More

It’s time for the Revive Rock Island – Spring Market Fest, where unique vendors from around Rock Island and beyond come together for a day full of shopping! May 19 – Schwiebert Park Learn more here: REVIVE ROCK ISLAND In  Read More

Wake Brewing is joining forces with Ground Pounder Hot Sauces to host The Dark Market on Saturday, June 1, from 12-4pm. Join us at the brewery in Rock Island for a day of collective creativity coming together to celebrate the awesome art being produced in all corners of the QCA. Vendors will set up and sell on our patio and Justin’s Tacos will be serving from his food truck that day too! We have this list so far and are adding vendors daily…if you’re interested in vending, reach out to Debbie at wakebrewingcvlt@gmail.com – we will see you in June! Ground Pounder Hot Sauces Death... Read More

Food Truck Fight is returning to the Quad Cities on Saturday, July 20 in a brand new location! Join them for a day of food trucks, live music, kids activities, a fully stocked bar, and more at The Rust Belt in East Moline, IL! Enjoy food from local and regional food trucks and cast your vote for your favorite truck! They will crown a new Food Truck Fight Champion at 7:00pm. Guaranteed tickets are available online before the event – we encourage you to secure your attendance with a pre-sale ticket (includes event entry, koozie & signature spork), but organizers will have tickets available... Read More

The Rock Island Artists’ Market will be held the second Sunday of every month, June through October at Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island! Are you an artist or maker? Join then for the 2024 season! You can find the detail and application at www.skeletonkeyqc.com under the Rock Island Artists’ Market tab. Learn more: ROCK ISLAND ARTIST’S MARKET  Read More

Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer! The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters! Enjoy a night of fun along the beautiful Mississippi River, including a fish fry and shrimp boil, BBQ, wine pull, silent auction, barge tours, cash bar, and live music! Barge Party Information: June 13th, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM Beacon Harbor East Moline, IL Parking and continuous shuttles will be available at John Deere Harvester Works. Ticket Options: Individual... Read More

Alabama: Roll On North America Tour is rolling into Moline’s Vibrant Arena for a show at 7 p.m. Sunday! Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster and the Vibrant box office. Founded by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook in 1969, Alabama have charted more than 30 Number One songs over the course of their career, fusing country songwriting with an unabashedly rock sound to create influential favorites like “Mountain Music,” “Song of the South” and “I’m In a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why),” among numerous others.  Read More

Hosted by Guardians of the Prairie and Forest & Mariposa Design, enjoy the annual Native Plant Sale at Hauberg Estate, 1300 24th St., Rock Island! Native trees, shrubs & perennials – over 100 different species. We will post plant list as they get finalized. Proceeds Benefiting restoration at the estate. Saturday, May 18 – 9am-4pm Sunday, May 19 – 10am-4pm Learn more: NATIVE PLANT SALE    Read More

There’s a little bit of home, a little bit of vacation, a little bit of a view, but a lot of love at Janie’s Riverview Cafe in Buffalo, Iowa. This journey I’ve been on for over a year now to bring my reviews to every local restaurant has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I meet folks, shake hands, bump fist, laugh and learn a little of their story so I can craft mine. If you drive too fast you might miss this quaint little stop a long the river, and that very well maybe a mistake. Home cooked styling and hearty plates will make you feel right as rain. Most... Read More