Quad Cities

Another successful day for the QC Club Scouts!


Quad Cities Corporate Games Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Quad City Tennis Club

It’s Rhubarb Fest time!
Aledo became the Rhubarb Capital of Illinois in 2007, and every year the Aledo Rhubarb Festival draws thousands of visitors to Mercer County.
The fun (and rhubarb!) continues June 6th with crafts, kids activities, live music and entertainment, plus much more, and of course RHUBARB!

See what it’s all about: https://visitquadcities.com/events/events-calendar/event?eventid=11525

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Thank you for celebrating QC Craft Beer Week with us 🍻

The fun doesn’t have to stop here! Join the QC Ale Trail by visiting https://qcaletrail.com


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One of the most immersive ways to experience the Mississippi River just got even better!

June 5th marked the Grand Opening of MetroLINK's QC Channel Cat Water Taxi dock in the Village of East Davenport. We were proud to join community leaders, partners, and stakeholders to recognize the milestone with a ribbon cutting.

The new dock includes a pedestrian bridge, landside improvements and an all around improved quality of life and place for our residents and visitors. Investments like this strengthen the experiences, inspire adventure, and keep the Quad Cities moving forward as a vibrant and competitive destination.

Congratulations to Ben Limmer, Kathy Wine, and Mayor Gordon. We thank you for your continued leadership and commitment.

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Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Director, Sports QC, recently attended the 2026 Sports ETA Chief Executive Summit in Columbus, Ohio. The annual event brought together executive leaders from sports destinations, tourism organizations, and industry partners from across the country to discuss the future of sports tourism.

Throughout the summit, attendees participated in educational sessions and networking opportunities focused on strengthening destinations, sharing best practices, and discussing opportunities and challenges across the $274 billion sports tourism industry.

Attendance at events like the Sports ETA Chief Executive Summit helps Sports QC stay connected to industry trends and strengthens the Quad Cities' role in attracting and supporting sporting events.


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It's time for a photo contest! Heading to the Quad Cities Pride Festival? We want to see it through your eyes. Share your photos and videos here: https://app.snapsea.io/p/link/qc-pride-festival

The person who takes our favorite photo will win a Silipint brand silicone pint glass and shot glass PLUS a $25 gift card to Twin Span Brewing Company to celebrate as we wrap up QC Craft Beer Week!

2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival: June 5 & 6 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park

Do your best to capture the vibe and share:
• A photo that captures what Pride means to you
• Your favorite moment
• Friends having the most fun
• The most vibrant group
• A moment of connection
• The biggest smile
• The best dressed
• Your favorite local business or organization
• And of course, that riverfront view!


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📸: Quinn Kirkpatrick

There are two kinds of people:

✈️ the “let’s take a TRIP” people - think itineraries, plans, and goals
🌴 the “I just need a VACATION” people - think rest, relaxation, leisure …and then there are the people in the middle who prefer a combination. That's called a TRACATION.

Where do you find yourself?


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Tucked into a tremendously cool, creative and dreamily romantic spot in downtown Davenport is Café San Lorenzo 🥳

They are opening for another year tonight, June 3, at 4:30pm!

Read about how this place got started last year by clicking the link below:
https://visitquadcities.com/media-qc/insiders-blog/half-nelson-unveils-new-little-italy-in-downtown-davenport

The Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of The Quad Cities will return for its fourth year, opening on June 4, 2026, at The Last Picture House.

This festival will showcase short films created by local, regional, national, and international filmmakers representing the Black Diaspora.

For more information, visit our events calendar https://visitquadcities.com/events/events-calendar/event?eventid=12548&action=update


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