The Quad Cities Annual Homecoming returns for it's 44th year this weekend with tons of activities- both old and new! Join us on 2nd Street as Great Southern Bank presents Street Fest 2015. With live music, firefighter water fights, a NEW BMX showcase, unique foods, cold drinks, and tons of arts and crafts, this is one party you won't want to miss. Ahh, we can smell the funnel cakes already...
Best of luck to those running the Quad City Times Bix 7 Saturday morning! Runners- remember to grab your race packets at the RiverCenter tonight or tomorrow at the Running Wild Sports and Fitness Expo. As always, don't forget to Carb it Up at the Genesis Pasta Dinner tomorrow night, too. Rather than running, RAGBRAI riders will pedal to the party Saturday as they conclude their 450+ mile bike ride across the state of Iowa where the road meets the river here in downtown Davenport. Pretty impressive weekend, if you ask us.
The fun continues along 2nd and 3rd streets with even more live music and drink specials. Party with Billy at Me & Billy's as they offer BOGO coupons for Exile Brewing Co.'s new Daytrotter pale ale. Shimmy on down the street to Mac's Tavern, Kilkenny's, The Office, Cru, and Boozie's for additional specials and outdoor tunes. Great River Brewery raises the roof during their Bix Copper Ale Tapping with live music from above and great drinks below! Across the way, Barrel House hosts their annual Bix Bash with performances by Minus Six and others.
But wait, there's more! Find local arts and crafts outside of Bucktown Center for the Arts from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday. L&D 15 also hosts a Reception in honor of their new Art Exhibit by Brett Whitacre later that evening. Speaking of exhibitions, The Full Kit will display the work of local photographer, Harry Walker, during their Final Friday Exhibit tomorrow evening to kick off the weekend.
As if that's not enough, some incredible talent takes the Adler Theatre stage during Dancing with the Stars Live. This 90-minute, action packed show features exciting performances full of never-before-seen choreography and catchy tunes. While you're there, ask about the Adler's 2015-2016 Broadway Season. They've got quite a season up their sleeve!
We've officially reached the half-way mark to Christmas, and the German American Heritage Center is celebrating by hosting a Christmas in July Sale. Save early on heirlooms such as nutcrackers, ornaments, smokers, tree toppers, and more all handcrafted in Germany. Don't forget about the Historic Third Street Guided Tour every Saturday until August 15th.
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