We’ve been a little lax on posting upcoming events lately.
Here are some, feel free to mention any not listed.
Through July 13th is the John Deere Classic at Deere Run.
If you like golf, we hear this is the one to see.
July 10th, if you don’t have a clown phobia, the circus
comes to town. The Carson & Barnes Circus wll be at the
Northpark Mall for two shows at 4:30 and 7:30 pm. The
tickets say it will be under a tent the size of a football
field. 36,000 pounds of elephants, daring young men on
the flying trapeze, a motorcycle daredevil, a human
highwire pyramid, and the world hula-hoop champs. To learn
more go here.
July 12th is the Village of East Davenport Car Display.
This is hosted by the Quad Cities Antique Ford Club, and
the Studebaker Club. Registration starts at 9:30 am, the
event runs from 11 am to 4 pm. There is no charge. Door
prizes and music by 3-D Sound.
Later on the 12th is the Southpark Mall Cruise-in, hosted
by the Quad Cities Cruisers from 6-9:30 pm. It’s held in
the parking lot by JC Penny.
July 15th is the opening day of the Rock Island County Fair.
For more information go to the website.
July 18th is the cruise night at Hardees in Coralville, Ia.
This event is hosted by the Cruisamatics.
July 19th is the Walcott Days Parade/ Car Show. Registration
runs 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Awards at 2:30 pm.
July 24th is the first day of the 27th Bix Fest. We’ve just learned
that the music portion of the Bix Fest, which is usually held at
LeClaire Park, has been moved to the baseball stadium. If anything
changes, we’ll let you know.
July 26th is the Northpark Mall Cruise-in hosted by the
River Valley Classics.This one runs from 6pm until the
cows come home. Admission is usually $2.
July 29th is the first day of the Mississippi Valley Fair.
For more info go here.
There’s a few events, if something sounds interesting, why
not give it a go. Comments are welcome.
July 9, 2008 at 3:12 pm
It will be interesting to see how well the circus is attended at NorthPark. In my day, we could hardly wait for the circus to come in on the train, set up that huge tent, and then set in those wooden chairs and sweat in 120 degree heat inside. We called that a fun afternoon.
I just don’t think with all that kids are offered today that they will be too interested in this sort of experience. The same goes with public parks. Many years ago, that was the thing to do during the summer to cool off and have fun. Now the kids sit inside on cellphones and Ipods.
How things change.
July 9, 2008 at 8:02 pm
anonymous,
I recieved a bunch of “free” tickets from Florida. We talked about going, but when we looked closer the free tickets were 1 free admission with one paid admission. When we went to the website we found an adult ticket was going for $16. We used to like the circus, and the carnival on the levee too. Some call it a change for the better, we just call it sad.
July 10, 2008 at 2:48 pm
One of the circus workers was stabbed and killed by his ex at northpark this morning.
August 2, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Very nice!!