The largest indoor handcrafted fair has returned, and just in time for some holiday shopping! Make plans to attend the 30th Annual Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair this Friday Nov 29 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday Nov 30 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Dec 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave. Rock Island). Admission is just $5. Don’t miss out on the $1 off coupons found in local newspapers all this week. The Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair is 85% crafts and 15% arts. With 200 exhibitors in attendance, some even engaging in demonstrations, this... Read More

If you’re looking for a little motivation to get started on the holiday shopping, then look no further! The 15th Annual Holiday Shopping Expo takes place this Saturday Nov 16 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge in Geneseo (313 W Elk St. Geneseo). Have fun shopping with local crafters and direct sales consultants in a new location!   Here are some of the confirmed vendors: Birdies Purdies – Julie Tarkington & Lindy Diehl Butterfully Yours – Debbie Mattan Caffeine Queen – Kim Deetman Color Street – Tamara Houseman Cindy’s Bling by Paprazzi – Cindy... Read More

For all things artistic in the Quad Cities, head down to the Figge this weekend! The Fall 2019 Beaux Arts Fall Show is heading to the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd Street Davenport) this Saturday Sep 7 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Sep 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Bechtel Plaza will be filled to the brim with premier art, including hand-woven textiles, paintings, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, sculptures, stained glass and much more! The Midwest’s finest group of artists comes together to showcase quality art pieces just in time for early holiday shopping. Don’t forget to grab something... Read More

The 18th Annual Moonlight Festival in Silvis is officially upon us! The theme this year is ‘Grand Prix’ so zoom on into this festival for a great time! On Saturday Aug 24, downtown Silvis will be transformed into a block party like none other. There will be crafts, a cruise-in, free activities for kids, live music, the only lighted parade in the Quad Cities and more! The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. with the Silvis Family 5K Run and the ½ mile Kiddie Run. To register for the run, that begins at Schadt Park in Silvis, go to https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=131546.   Join... Read More

There is a much-needed addition to Downtown Moline that will have DIYers in the Quad Cities screaming for joy! After putting her heart and soul into Café Fresh (1514 5th Ave Moline) for the last 11 years, Amanda Kerner and family have expanded their creativity and passion into the space next door, at the brand-new DIY Craft Lounge! DIY Craft Lounge (1514 5th Avenue Moline) begins regular business hours today! Hours will be Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday (Winesday) evenings will be for adult-crafting only. However,... Read More