LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 26, 2023) — FOR VETS, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting “Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets” in LeClaire, Iowa. All money raised from the 2023 Vettes on the River event will be donated to Quad City veterans’ organizations.
The event is Saturday, August 26, 2023, on the LeClaire, Iowa Levee, 8AM-4PM. Corvettes should be in attendance by 10AM that day. A flag-raising ceremony by Vietnam Veterans will take place at 10:30AM to salute all veterans and active military.
Over 250 Corvettes from across the county are expected to attend this event for a fun car show highlighting Corvettes old and new right along the Mighty Mississippi. If you own a Corvette, this is a great event to show fellow Corvette enthusiasts your “pride and joy”. There will be a LeClaire Mayor’s choice award and trophies for each “C” generation.
Be sure and pre-register your Vette at: eventbrite.com/e/vettes-on-the-river-2023-tickets-647729615717 by August 15. Pre-order merchandise by August 1. Vettes can also show up the day of the event. Admission is FREE for spectators.
The Riverboat Twilight is offering 1-1/2-hour sightseeing cruises at 11AM, 1:30PM, and 4PM. Cost is $22; find more details and purchase tickets at riverboattwilight.com.
Enjoy shopping, dining, touring and all LeClaire has to offer while showing off or admiring the Corvettes.
We also want to extend a big thanks to our wonderful corporate sponsors for helping make Vettes on the River a great event and fundraiser for our local veterans. They include: Bruce Enterprises, Eriksen Chevrolet, Cassatt Drywall, Zarubas Salon, Haffarnan and Associates LLC — American Family Insurance, Sears Manufacturing, Quad City Performance, and Dan Dolan Homes.
Schedule on August 26, 2023:
8AM — Gates Open
8AM — Breakfast at the Levee Pavilion — Big Dave and Holly’s
8-10:30AM — Registration
9AM — Raffle Drawings, Silent Auction and 50/50 starts.
10:30AM — Lunch at the Levee Pavilion — Big Dave and Holly’s, south end of Levee
10:15AM — Call to Assemble
10:30AM — Color Guard Ceremony
11AM — First Riverboat Twilight Cruise; others at 1:30PM and 4PM
3PM — Awards Presentation
50/50 Drawing, raffle items, silent auction
“C” Class Veterans’ Choice Awards
LeClaire Mayor’s Choice Award
Donation Presentation to Vietnam Veterans
