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
Free admission & Fun for the entire family.
Sat, Aug 29, 2009 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sun, Aug 30, 2009 - 10 am to 4 pm

View over 150 Antique Tractors & Trucks!
• Farm Animals
• Wagon Rides
• New this Year! - Kiddie Corral

Kids will be able to drive an antique tractor with adults from the Deer Valley Collectors Club.

brought to you by:
Deere Harvester Credit Union
Kunau Implement
Iowa American Water Co.
Riverboat Development
Village of East Davenport Business Association

 

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 Fall Festival
Fri, Oct 2, 2009
Sat, Oct 3, 2009 - 10 am to 7 pm
Sun, Oct 4, 2009 - 12 pm to 4 pm

FREE ACTIVITIES:
• Pumpkin Painting • Sidewalk Drawing
• Face Painting • Bag Toss • Cake Walk
• Antique Fire Trucks • Fire Truck Bucket Rides
by the Davenport Fire Department

FREE LIVE MUSIC:
• Just Chords & Friends - Sat: 3p.m. – 7p.m.
• A Saxophone Quartet & The Tony Hamilton Band - Sun: 1p.m. – 4p.m.


download 2009 Village Fall Festival Flyer pdf

brought to you by:
The Village Business Association
Pepsi

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 - 9 p.m.
Sat, Dec 5, 2009 - 6 - 9 p.m.

For over 25 years people have celebrated
this Village of East Davenport event:

FREE ACTIVITIES:
Santa Claus, Living Windows
Carolers & Musicians throughout Village
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Live Music-including String Duets
in Various Shops & Face Painting

Great In-Store Specials

Live Nativity on Friday Night

"Winter Sparkle" Fireworks Display on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m.

 

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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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