Two states. One river. The only sporting event that closes the Mighty Mississippi down. It’s time for Tug Fest! The 33rd Annual Tug Fest is happening in Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa this weekend! Today through Saturday each of the two cities will have a plethora of family-friendly activities planned. On Saturday, the nationally famous bi-state Tug-of-War will take place! It began in 1987, with ten 20-member tug teams pulling with all of their strength on a 2,700-foot, 680 lb. rope that spans the Mississippi River between LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois. Each year the teams... Read More

Bring the whole family out to enjoy rides, games and yummy food at the carnival at South Park in Moline on June 23 and June 24 at 5pm and June 25 at 1pm! Tickets are available individually or in a bundle. Rides take 2 – 4 tickets. Wristbands are available on Thursday and Friday for $30 and Saturday and Sunday for $35 Hours, prices and rides are subject to change, weather permitting. All rides are owned and operated by N.A.M.E. All Star Amusements! For more details please visit: CARNIVAL AT SOUTH PARK MALL  Read More

Who is ready for fall?! Well, Coal Valley is! Make plans to spend your weekend at Valley Daze Fall Fest! This 3-day festival of fun takes place this Thursday Sep 19, Friday Sep 20 and Saturday Sep 21. All events take place at the Coal Valley Municipal Park (1st Street Coal Valley), uncles otherwise noted. Admission is FREE! Golf Cart Taxi will be running on Thursday and Friday from 5 – 11:30 p.m. and from 12 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday. Designated drop off locations at Bicentennial (1004 1st Street Coal Valley). Burgers, Brats, Rib eye, Hot Dogs & Tenderloin Sandwiches will also be grilled... Read More

Make plans to celebrate the Henry County Fair in its 160th year this summer! The 2019 Henry County Fair will take place from Tuesday Jun 25 – Sunday Jun 30 in Cambridge (311 E North St.). Gates open at 7 a.m. each day. Admission is $5 per person and kids 8 and under are FREE. A Fun Pass can be purchased for $25 and includes gate admission each day. An Ultimate Pass can be purchased for $60 and includes gate admission and Grandstand admission for all 6 days.   Carnival Hours are: Tuesday 6/25                   6 – 10 p.m. Wednesday 6/26             6 – 10... Read More

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and no other town in the Quad Cities Area celebrates quite like this one. That’s right, it is time for the Colona Memorial Day Festival! The Colona Memorial Day celebration started as a small-town parade forty-nine years ago and has now exploded into a four-day festival of fun! People come from all over to enjoy the carnival rides and games, food vendors, beer garden concerts, horseshoe tournament and parade.   Here is this year’s schedule of events: Thursday, May 23 Carnival Hours: 5 – 9 p.m. ($20 armbands for unlimited rides 5-9 p.m.)   Friday,... Read More