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GARP Fest Moves From Codfish Hollow to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park Saturday

September 7th, 2021
GARP Fest Moves From Codfish Hollow to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park Saturday

For years, Moeller Nights’ GARP Fest has rocked the barn at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers in rural Maquoketa, quickly becoming recognized as one of the Midwest’s best events. But on short notice this year, the barn made the difficult decision to temporarily cease performances, leaving the beloved festival without a venue. After cancelling last year due to the pandemic shutdown, this comes at a challenging time. Responding quickly to the closure of GARP’s original venue, Davenport-based River Music Experience has stepped in as a co-producer to bring the festival to Rock Island. RME and Moeller... Read More

BREAKING: Dawn and On Music Festival Returning to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park July 10

April 6th, 2021
BREAKING: Dawn and On Music Festival Returning to Rock Island's Schwiebert Park July 10

BREAKING: Organizers for the Dawn and On has announced plans to return to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park for their 6th Annual Music Festival on Saturday July 10.  Last summer’s festival was ultimately cancelled due to COVID-19.  This will mark the fest’s second year at Schwiebert after the previous 4 years in Moline. Festival Co-founder and Marketing Director Mike Mathews is excited to be able to move forward with a 2021 event. “It’s great to get back to some normalcy.  Our first year at Schwiebert was amazing so we’re looking forward to picking up where we left off.  The park is... Read More

Quad-Cities Festival Of Praise Is Back!

August 6th, 2020
Quad-Cities Festival Of Praise Is Back!

QC Festival of Praise is back! The festival will take place all day Saturday, Sept. 5 at LeClaire Park in Davenport. The headliner is Christian Contemporary Artist Big Daddy Weave. “After months of social distancing, and planning, we are mindful of safety measures for attendees, and delighted to gather together and moving forward to celebrate with our community,” said organizer Babette Howard. “LeClaire Park improvements should be complete by then as well. We feel the community is hungry for gathering and celebrating for a Praise Fest.” Festival of Praise is the first... Read More