A destination Autumn tradition for the region is back in Geneseo! Join the State Street Market and Geneseo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday Oct 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for some State Street shopping fun! This FREE family-friendly event includes a curated list of handmade and vintage vendors, live music, great food, a libation station, and more! Shop vendors set up down the historic State Street and stay to explore all of Geneseo. Come to shop the market and stay to take in the day in town! Follow @statestreetmarketgeneseo on Facebook and Instagram for more details. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2250748545234304... Read More

Downtown Davenport businesses have reason to celebrate so they are throwing a street party Friday, September 25, 4-9 PM. East Second Street between Perry and Iowa will be closed for a FREE party open to the public. Theo & Co. is celebrating their first anniversary while Cookies & Dreams and The Drawing Room are celebrating their Grand Openings. Other businesses including The Half Nelson, Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, Front Street Brewery, Stompbox, Crafted QC, Barrel House, Salon Static, The Gentlemen’s Barber Shop & Shave Parlor, Major Art & Hobby, Backwater Crossfit and Chocolate... Read More

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with Iron and Grain Home’s Fall Fest Artisan Pop-Up Market at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) this Saturday Sep 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Shop local from 80+ local artisan vendors. Live music will be provided by Ariel + Jacob from 8:45 – 10:45 a.m. and JD Aguilera from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lewis Knudsen will be also be playing in The Rust Belt Courtyard from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Grab some produce and fall mums from Friday’s Fresh Market, as well! Food will be available from Jennie’s Boxcar. Grab a drink at Midwest Ale Works, while you’re... Read More

Mississippi Marketplace Antique & Shopping Mall (4004 W Kimberly Rd. Suite 6 Davenport) will be celebrating their 2-Year Anniversary this Saturday Aug 1 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a huge Auto Swap Meet and Flea Market! This premier shopping center specializes in antiques, home décor, collectibles, clothing and much more. The anniversary celebration this Saturday will feature the Inaugural Bryant Classic Car Show from 11 a.m.  – 4 p.m., food, a DJ, a Pin-Up Contest and so much more! For more information on this event, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/233009354359972/.   For... Read More

Make plans to attend The Spotlight Event Center’s Craft Fair this weekend! Spring into The Spotlight: Craft Fair takes place this Saturday Jun 20 at The Spotlight Event Center (1800 7th Avenue Moline). The fun kicks off at 10 a.m. There will be up to 20 vendors, cash bar, and more! Free admission! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/797746257394104/.     For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Many local businesses have had to make adjustments in order to keep their customers safe these past couple of months. And there is no exception for The Ruby Slipper, in Bettendorf. The Ruby Slipper (2507 53rd Avenue Bettendorf) will be continuing with their annual Mata Traders Trunk Show, both in-store and virtually, this Thursday May 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Whimsical day dresses have become a way of life, and this spring/summer will be no different. So make plans to check out the latest styles at The Ruby Slipper! Virtual showings will take place on Facebook at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Shoppers can... Read More

Eastern Iowa’s hippest market is going VIRTUAL!!! Ok, since all this crazy COVID19 stuff is happening Good Makers are sad to say they cannot have their market in person, but they can bring the market to you! You’ll be able to shop from the safety of your home. More details coming soon! There are all sorts of good people in the world. These are the people we choose to surround ourselves with. The artists, dreamers and farmers. The collectors, free-spirits, and do-gooders. This is a community we call G o o d M a k e r s and this is our M a r k e t. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/726786804514615/... Read More

Antique Spectacular takes over the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Avenue Rock Island) this Thursday Mar 6 through Saturday Mar 8. Sold-out event featuring 70 vintage Antique & Vintage vendors with unique, hard-to-find antiques galore at Antique Spectacular.  Hunters of vintage will have an opportunity to shop, all weekend for one admission price Shop for a timeless vintage treasure, that is new to you.  Visit website:  http://antiquespectacular.com for admission savings.  Children 14 & under free with paid adult. Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4... Read More

Still undecided on what to buy for the ones you care about this holiday season? Well, you’re in luck! Because Radicle Effect Brewerks and several local craft vendors have teamed up to for the very first Radicle X-Mas Local Craft Fair! Radicle X-Mas Local Craft Fair will take place on Thursday Dec 19 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Radicle Effects (1340 31st Street Rock Island). Give back to the community and shop local and enjoy some adult beverages while yer at it. There will be pottery, soy candles, jewelry, natural soaps and much more. There are some very talented people out there locally who make awesome... Read More

The Quad Cities’ annual holiday celebration of German heritage is back once again, at a new location! Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities 2019 will take place this Saturday Dec 7 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday Dec 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Freight House Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport). Previously held at the German American Heritage Museum Center & Museum, this artisan craft and gift market will include German music, European foods, international beers, and artist demonstrations and performances. Kick off the Christkindlmarkt fun with the St. Nicholas Dinner on Friday Dec 6 from 5... Read More