Village of East Davenport

Special Events - Village of East Davenport 
2008 Events

   * See also Other Events and Activities

Classic Car Show
July 12

Classic cars from the 1920's to present.

Heartland British Autofest
August 10

Featuring antique, vintage & special interest British autos & motorcycles from the early 1900s to the present. Entrants come from a six-state area. Need info?

Fiero Car Show
August 16

Sporty Fieros fill
Spring Street
.

Village's Antique Tractor Show
August 23-24

View over 150 antique tractors & trucks.

Riverssance Art Fair
September 20, 10 am - 6 pm
September 21, 10 am - 4 pm

One of the Midwest's finest outdoor art fairs, with musical performers onstage and delicious foods, and all in the Village's beautiful Lindsay Park.

Village's Oktoberfest
October 11-12

Our autumn celebration featuring traditional Oktoberfest music.

Christmas in the Village
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Dec 12 - Dec 13

An event celebrated for over 25 years featuring living store windows, live music throughout the Village, animals, a special appearance from Santa Claus, and a living Nativity.

 

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


Other Events and Activities:

Bix 7 Race - 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 grassroots organization is dedicated to protecting and enjoying the Mississippi. Check River Action's website for dates and descriptions:

    • 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 is the 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.

For event information,
contact the President
of the Village Association,
Dale Demick, at Sammi Kay Gifts
on Spring Street.

 

Photo below: 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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