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2026 EVENTS









2026 Quad Cities Criterium
When: Monday, May 26th, 2026
The Criterium, contested each year on Memorial Day, provides a challenging and exciting course in the Village of East Davenport. This setting gives cyclists and fans alike a great day of racing and fun.
Village Hops
When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Join us for the Village's Craft Beer Festival! Over 25 breweries from all over the Midwest will be joining us! The tasting event
will happen outside on 11th Street. Must be 21+ to participate.
East Village Wine Walk
When: Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Start at one of the tents to pick up your commemorative wine glass and then travel to participating businesses in the village to receive your 1 oz sample of wine! (Wine glass purchase is not required to participate) Tents are located in front of the International Fire Museum, Lagomarcino's, and the Village Theater. Must be 21+ to participate.
Farm Days in the Village
When: Saturday, August 29th, 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday August, 30th, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free family fun for all ages! Petting Zoo, Rope Making, Pedal Tractors, Tractor Drive, Wagon Rides, Entertainment, working farm displays and so much more!
Riverssance Art Fair
When: Saturday, September 19th & Sunday, September 20th, 2026
Riverssance is known throughout the Midwest for its high quality fine art, beautiful outdoor setting, and unique blend of delightful
entertainment and delicious food & wine. The Riverssance Festival is a fundraiser for Quad City Arts in support of local and regional visual artists.
Entry is $5 for adults or $8 for a weekend pass. Individuals 18 and under are free.
10th Annual Fire Muster & Lights & Sirens Parade
When: Sunday, October 4th, 2026 12:00 - 3:00 PM
This free, family event features Sparky, the fire dog, a fire safety house, a live burn trailer & fire demonstrations, a fire truck show, live music, vendors, and food vendors. The lights and sirens parade will leave Modern Woodman Park at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to the Village of East Davenport, arriving around noon. The University of Iowa Aircare helicopter lands at approximately 1:30 near the ball diamond in the Village.
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The 5th Annual Village Zombie Run 5K
When: TBD
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly 5K like nothing the Quad Cities has seen before! This point-to-point, timed downhill race kicks off at Duck Creek Park (near the tennis courts) and winds its way through Belle Avenue, a spooky stretch of Elm Street, and down Jersey Ridge—finishing triumphantly in the heart of the Village of East Davenport
Small Business Saturday
When: Saturday, November 28th, 2026. Shop Hours vary!
Come support The Village of East Davenport Businesses! Specials throughout the village - more information to come!
Christmas in The Village
When: Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December12th, 2026
Shops, restaurants, and bars will be open. Children's activities, Trolley rides, Ice Sculpting, Live Window Scenes,
Holiday characters, Scrooge, Carolers, Kettle corn, Hot chocolate, Fireworks on Saturday at 9:00 PM, and Santa at the Village Firehouse
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