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

You are invited to a VIP only tour of the top secret QCHF International containment facility. Outbreak! at the QC Haunted Forest (3501 207th St. N. Port Byron), an outdoor walk through attraction, opens this Friday Oct 9 and will continue every Friday and Saturday from 7 – 11 p.m. throughout the month of October. QCHF has been performing genetic test developments of animal and human subjects, in order to weaponize these beings for military use. Your visit starts with at outpost APL (in the main building) where you will be checked in and briefed. From there, you will walk to the outdoor gates... Read More

After being quarantined for months, it’s time for some laughs. Richard Cason brings an unforgettable and cathartic night of stand-up comedy to Duey’s Corner Tap (102 N Main Street Port Byron) this Friday Jun 5 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss this amazing evening of fun and laughs! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/677130826379431/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

It’s official, Quad Cities. The wait is over. It’s Haunted House and Hayrack Ride time!   Check out these bone-chilling experiences, happening in the area:   Factory of Fear                5027 4th Ave. Moline                   (309) 631-0558 http://www.qcfactoryoffear.com https://www.facebook.com/QCFactoryOfFear/ The longest running Haunted Attraction in the Quad Cities, Factory of Fear, will celebrate their opening night this Friday Sep 27. Factory of Fear was rated number 1 in the Quad Cities on HauntedQC.com in 2011, 2012 and 2013. After a 100%... Read More

Calling all zombies! It’s time to unite for some drinking and crawling! Don’t miss Zombie Crawl 2018 in downtown Port Byron, this Saturday Oct 27 from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m. Pick up your Zombie Crawl card for only $2 at any of the participating venues in Port Byron; Duey’s Corner Tap (102 N Main Street), Rams Riverhouse (102 S Main Street), Jimmie Lee’s (108 S Main Street), Peacocks Tavern (114 N Main Street) or Tuggers (201 N Main Street). An extended crawl has able been added, up and down Route 84, with stops at Riley’s Roadhouse Bar & Grill (21000 157th Ave N Cordova), The Edge (1802... Read More

Two states. One river. The only sporting event that closes the Mighty Mississippi down. It’s time for Tug Fest! The 32nd Annual Tug Fest is happening in Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa this weekend! Thursday Aug 9 through Saturday Aug 11 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... Read More

Looking for some outdoor live music and delicious food to enjoy this weekend? Then look no further than the Baby Blues and BBQ Fest! The Village of Port Byron will be holding their 4th Annual Baby Blues Fest on Saturday Jun 30 at the new gazebo in Port Byron. From 5-11 p.m. you are invited to enjoy live blues music along with the best BBQ east of Texas and premium beer specials. There is no admission charge for this event. Port Byron’s Village Board Member Wes Wells, the organizer of this amazing event, shares the events for the evening, “After recognizing Veterans of the Vietnam Era and the... Read More

Do you consider yourself a BBQ master? Or maybe you are a connoisseur of all things delicious. Either way, you won’t want to miss this BBQ cook-off! The Port Byron Street Fest will be happening this Saturday July 15 from 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. downtown Port Byron. QC Tailgate Cookoffs will be hosting a BBQ Cook-off. Whether you are interested in competing or judging, there will be plenty of yummy food available for all! They are even awarding a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships for the best bacon dish provided! If you are interested in becoming a participant or vendor, please check out... Read More

Looking for some outdoor live music and delicious food to enjoy this weekend? Then look no further than the Baby Blues and BBQ Fest! The Village of Port Byron will be holding their 3rd Annual Baby Blues and BBQ Fest on Saturday July 1. From 5-11 p.m. you are invited to enjoy live blues music along with the best BBQ east of Texas and premium craft beer specials. There is no admission charge for this event. Music will be performed by Brooklyn Ed and Spider, Carefree Highwaymen, Mr. Kells Band, The Smokers and Sugardaddys. Bring out your lawn chairs and head down to the picturesque banks of the Mississippi... Read More

If there’s somethin’ strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? The Iowa Ghostbusters! Or, you can stop by the River Valley District Library at 214 S Main St Port Byron on Friday, Feb 24 from 6pm-7:30pm. Our very own Iowa Ghostbusters will be making an appearance, in full uniform! Whether you have an ectoplasmic issue or just want to shake their hands and get a picture, this is not an event to pass up. Further questions and inquiries can be made through Cathy Burt at (309) 523-3440. The Iowa Ghostbusters are a costuming fan group created in 2011, dedicated to entertaining the public and... Read More