Village of East Davenport

Special Events - Village of East Davenport 


2009 Events
in the Village!

See also Nearby Events - 2009


Heartland British Autofest
Sun, Aug 9, 2009 - 10 am to 4 pm

Featuring antique, vintage & special interest
British autos & motorcycles from the early 1900s to the present. Entrants come from a six-state area.
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Pontiac Fiero Car Show
Sat, Aug 15, 2009

Featuring Pontiac Fiero mid-engine sports cars.

 

Village's Antique Tractor Show
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 10 am to 4 pm

View over 150 antique tractors & trucks.
Wagon rides
Pedal tractor pull
Petting zoo
Live music
Street dance & fireworks

 

2009 Riverssance
Sat, Sep 19, 2009 - 10 pm to 6 pm
Sun, Sep 20, 2009 - 10 pm to 4 pm

One of the Midwest's finest outdoor art fairs, with musical performers onstage and delicious foods.
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Village's Oktoberfest
Sat, Oct 10, 2009 - 12 pm to 4 pm
Sun, Oct 11, 2009 - 12 pm to 4 pm

Our autumn celebration features traditional Oktoberfest music. Over 12 antique fire apparatuses on display. Fire engine rides.
Exhibits & demonstrations by the Davenport Fire Department. Scarecrow contest.
Pumpkin painting. And more
! Bring a canned food product for the food pantry.

A classic Jaguar at the Heartland British Auto Fest.
Photo is courtesy of the Quad City British Auto Club

Nearby Events and Activities:

Bix 7 Race 35th Anniversary - July 25: This nearby famous 10K race begins in downtown Davenport and is routed next to the Village of East Davenport along Kirkwood Boulevard. Interested in participating? Check the Bix 7 website. If you plan to spend time in the Village of East Davenport (a great place for "spectating"), get here early and consider parking in the neighborhoods north of Kirkwood Boulevard and Davenport's Middle Road.

River Action Inc. - This nearby grassroots organization is dedicated to protecting and enjoying the Mississippi. Try these River Action Activities:

    • Trail Map  Are you a cyclist or hiker? The Village of East Davenport is a feature of River Action's Trail Map.
    • River Action Inc,'s Ride the River - 2009 - June 20: The 20th annual Father's Day bicycle ride along the scenic Mississippi riverfront trails.
    • Channel Cat Water Taxi - Enjoy the Village and then catch the water taxi at the foot of Mound Street. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tickets are for ALL-DAY unlimited use on day of purchase. Buy your tickets on board. Adults - $6, Children (ages 2-10) - $3, (children under 2 accompanied by an adult ride free).

2009 Christmas in the Village
Fri, Dec 4, 2009 - 6 - 8 p.m.
Sat, Dec 5, 2009 - 6 - 8 p.m.

For over 25 years people have celebrated the Village event:
Toys For Tots drop boxes
Santa Claus, Living Windows
Carolers & Musicians throughout Village
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Children's Activities
Fireworks on Saturday, Dec. 5.

 

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Photo: The Antique Tractor Show, a Village Association-sponsored family event, has no admission charge.

Expressions Jewelers' Roger Peet states that this event helps families reestablish what is too often a lost link between our rural friends and the urban community.

 

 

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