July 7-13. This is the 42nd year for this official event on the PGA Tour. Monday and Tuesday are professional practice rounds with free admission all day. Wednesday is the Pro-am. Thursday through Sunday are the official tournament rounds. For ticket information, visit johndeereclassic.com or call toll free at 800-336-4655.

Mercer County Fair

Mercer County Fair takes place in Aledo, Illinois, from Sunday, July 6th through Saturday, July 12th.

Activities include : livestock judging; 4-H show; harness racing; queen pageant; demolition derby; truck/tractor pull; lots of food, rides, & games. www.mercercountyfair.org

Visit the River Valley Classic Car Show on Saturday, July 5th at 5:00 p.m. for a fun-filled, family event featuring classic cars, 50/60's Music and a 50/50 drawing benefiting local charities. All events will take place in the East parking lot close to Sears at Northpark Mall in Davenport, Iowa. north-park-mall-ia.com

This 4th of July celebration kicks-off with a parade in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4th.  The celebration continues at Cumberland Square on Spruce Hills Drive.  Opening ceremonies begin at 12 noon with live bands, food vendors, arts & crafts booths, petting zoo, mini golf course, carnival rides, inflatables, an adult bags tournament, and more!  Then watch the Quad City Parachute Team and the fireworks at dusk shooting from Veteran's Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street. www.bettendorf.org
Friday, July 4th at Central Park in Aledo, IL. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the race will be at 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by Aledo Exchange Club. For more information, visit aledomainstreet.com.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival celebrates its 30th annual festival on July 3-5 with an all-star line-up of a variety of blues legends and up-and-coming stars. More than 10,000 festival enthusiasts are expected to partake in the three days of fun, food, and great music on the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival is considered one of the top five blues festivals in this country and one of the top twenty in the world.

Almost 20 PGA Tour winners and more than a dozen British Open contestants have committed to play in the PGA TOUR's John Deere Classic on July 7-13, 2014, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. Tickets for the John Deere Classic are available at johndeereclassic.com or by calling 800-336-4655. Free admission will be offered for professional practice rounds on Monday, July 7th and Tuesday, July 8th. The annual John Deere Classic pro-am is set for Wednesday, July 9th with both morning and afternoon tee times. The tournament itself runs Thursday through Sunday, July 10-13.

The Quad City Rockfest on July 19 will offer seven bands and eight hours of music 3-11 p.m. in and outside the iWireless Center in downtown Moline. The arena is teaming up with MetroLink and the city of Moline to host Rockfest, featuring Night Ranger and Firehouse, with bands inside the iWireless Center and on top of the MetroLink parking garage. There will be food, beverages, other vendors and contests!

  • Red, White & Boom! on July 3rd beginning at approximately 6:00 pm features the largest fireworks display in the Quad-Cities shot over the Mississippi along with family events in the Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Ill., downtown riverfronts.
  • In East Moline, Ill., the 4th of July celebration has fireworks on July 3rd at approximately 9:00 pm from The Quarter, 7th Street and the Mississippi riverfront.
  • Run the Firecracker Run on July 4th at 7:30 am. At 1 p.m., watch the AMVETS 4th of July Parade that goes through the downtown on 15th Ave
  • The 4th of July Celebration in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa, kicks off on July 4th with a parade through the downtown at 10 a.m., followed by activities starting at 12 noon, and fireworks at dusk.
The 6th Annual BeeRME for Music begins at 7:00 p.m. on the second floor of the RME on Friday, June 13th.  BeeRME will feature a wide range of beer samples from Great River Brewery, Millstream Brewing Company, 7G Distributing, Wolfe Beverage, and Mississippi River Distillery Company, and many others!  The night will also feature live music by OSG and local food samplings. A complimentary tasting glass will also be included in the ticket price. www.rivermusicexperience.org

Sundaze Concert Series

The 1st "Sundaze" concert premieres Sunday, June 1st at Creekside Vineyards Wine Terrace. The Wine Terrace will host either a duet or trio that specializes in a particular genre.

Broaden your horizons and enjoy our "Fresh Air, Fresh Rhythms, and Flavorful Wines". Free Concert; Wine & Beer & light fare available for purchase. Wine Terrace is open 1-6pm on weekends, May-October. Changes due to inclement weather posted by noonthe day of a performance on Facebook & at www.creeksidevineyards.com. Picnics, smiles, friends & families are all welcome (grab the lawn chair and blanket, too); seating available; no outside beverages. $10 minimum purchase appreciated.

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