JULY 2010

Alton, Ill.
Alton Muny Band Concert
NOW-Aug. 1
(618) 465-6676
www.visitalton.com
Thursday evenings in Riverview Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair..

Ottawa, Ill. 
July 28–Aug. 1 
(815) 434-2737
E-mail: tourism@experienceottawa.com
www.cityofottawa.org or www.experienceottawa.com
Ottawa’s Riverfest-Carnival, and Taste Of Ottawa, presents live music along the Illinois River waterfront. Several public boat docks and slips are available to the public.

AUGUST 2010

Rising Sun, Ind.
Donna Frost on Guitar
Aug. 6
(513) 509-1775
www.enjoyrisingsun.com
Ms. Frost arrives from Nashville to perform her own music and tunes by Springsteen, the Beatles, and Janis Joplin.

Port Byron, Ill., and LeClaire, Iowa
Great River Tug Fest
Aug. 13-14
1-800-747-7800
www.tugfest.com
A tug of war, not tug boats! Yes, across the Mississippi. Also music, fireworks, games and crafts.

Rock Island, Ill.
Ya Maka My Weekend
Aug. 13-14
(309) 788-6311
www.ridistrict.com
Brings the culture and history of the Caribbean together with good Midwestern fun for a weekend of family entertainment and arts in downtown Rock Island, Ill. The festival features nationally known, as well as regional, reggae and steel drum bands.

Davenport, Iowa
River Roots Live
Aug. 20-21
(563) 322-1706
www.riverrootslive.com
www.downtowndavenport.com
The hottest music acts on the road today with great up-and-comers; also advances environmental awareness and pays tribute to our Mississippi River. Proceeds benefit River Music Experience and Living Lands and Waters.

SEPTEMBER 2010

Ottawa, Ill. 
Labor Day Weekend Boating Festival
Sept. 3-6
(815) 434-1553 or (815) 434-2737
E-mail: tourism@experienceottawa.com
www.starvedrockyachtclub.com
Starved Rock Yacht Club Marina along the Illinois River hosts this festival. Food, live music, and fun. Free dockage and electrical service for boat captains attending the open house. 

St. Louis
Big Muddy Blues Festival
Sept. 4-5
(314) 241-5875
www.lacledeslanding.com 
Feel the rhythm, find your groove at the annual Big Muddy, one of the country's best blues music festivals. The free festival features nearly three dozen groups on three stages.

Carlyle, Ill.
Carlyle Street Fair
Sept. 10-11
(618) 594-2468 or (618) 594-2468
www.playandstaycarlyle.com
Downtown Carlyle is venue for the food, games, music, and entertainment.

Quad Cities
Quad City Symphony Riverfront Pops
Sept. 11
(563) 322-0931
www.qcsymphony.com
Picnic and listen to music by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on the banks of the Mississippi River during their annual Pops concert. It ends with the traditional grand finale of the “1812 Overture,” complete with cannon fire and then a spectacular fireworks display.

Davenport, Iowa
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art
Sept. 18-19
(563) 386-7013
www.midcoast.org
Presented by MidCoast Fine Arts, the festival features gourmet food, live music, a wine tasting, and a children’s art activity tent, all on a scenic hill overlooking the Mississippi River.

Beardstown, Ill.  
Beardstown Fall Fun Festival
Sept. 25-26
(217) 323-3271
E-mail: info@beardstownil.org
www.beardstownil.org
All-day entertainment, food, crafts, games, and rides.

OCTOBER 2010

Ottawa, Ill. 
Fall Festival
Oct. 8-10
(815) 434-1553 or (815) 434-2737
E-mail: tourism@experienceottawa.com
www.starvedrockyachtclub.org
Starved Rock Yacht Club hosts this festive, three-day event. Food, live music, and entertainment. Free dockage and electrical service for boat captains attending for the weekend.