BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 30, 2024) The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) announces Be Downtown, a free outdoor event, 11AM-10PM, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the 15th St Landing (15th St and State St) — presented by Ascentra Credit Union and the Bettendorf Business Network. This family-friendly event will feature live music, pro-wrestling, food trucks, multiple bags tournaments with cash prizes, children’s activities, and more.

Beginning at Noon, live music will be provided in two-hour sets throughout the day by QC rock bands BTDT, Heads in Motion and Threat Level Midnight.

New this year is Honor Among Wrestling (HAW) pro wrestling beginning at 2:05PM.

Verde will offer food and an outdoor bar for alcohol and other beverage sales. Food trucks will serve food 12-6PM:

  • Smokin' Goodness
  • Wolfe It Down Pizza

The K&K Family Fun Zone will run 12-6PM and have bounce houses, bubble stations, and a hands-on science experiment.

Two bags tournaments will be held at 12PM and 3PM. Bags will be run by a 4-City Cornhole Club. Registration will be on-site one hour prior to each tournament. Each tournament will have cash prizes of $300 for 1st, $200 for 2nd, and $100 for 3rd-place finisher. Players should download the Scoreholio app and get there early to register.

Be Downtown coincides with the City of Bettendorf’s 121st birthday. There be giveaways and a special appearance from Mayor Bob Gallagher to lead everyone in singing “Happy Birthday” to Bettendorf.  The City will have a fire truck, police squad cars, snow plows, and recycling trucks on display.

“Summer events in Bettendorf are part of what makes our city so much fun, and the Downtown Bettendorf Organization knows how to throw a party!” said Jeff Reiter, Assistant City Administrator. “We are looking forward to bringing out some of our awesome vehicles and equipment for kids and families to interact with, and we will have so many cool things to hand out that the kids are going to love! Be Downtown and Bettendorf’s birthday celebration are natural fits together, and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of all the festivities.”

Parking for the event includes on-street parking on State and Grant Streets plus at multiple lots in downtown Bettendorf, including:

  • 15th St and Grant St (TBK Bank building lot) available after 1PM
  • 18th St and Mississippi St (Asbury Methodist Church lot)
  • 18th St and Grant St (City of Bettendorf lot)
  • Bettendorf City Hall
  • Street parking
  • Motorcycle parking on 15th St will be available

Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Be Downtown is presented by Ascentra Credit Union and Bettendorf Business Network with additional sponsorship from the City of Bettendorf, Isle Casino Hotel, K&K Hardware, MidAmerican Energy, Smart Lexus of the Quad Cities, University of Iowa Health Care, Quad-City Times, and Townsquare Media.

Additional event details can be found at downtownbettendorf.org or on the DBO Facebook page.

Be Downtown event line-up:

·        11AM — Sign-up for Bags Tournament N° 1

·        Noon — K&K Family Fun Zone opens, food trucks open

·        Noon — Bags tournament N° 1

·        Noon — BTDT

·        2PM — BTDT

·        2:05PM — HAW Pro Wrestling

·        3PM — Bags Tournament N° 2

·        3:05PM — HAW Pro Wrestling

·        3:10PM — Threat Level Midnight

·        5:10PM. — Threat Level Midnight

·        5:15PM — HAW pro wrestling

·        6:15PM — HAW pro wrestling

·        6:30PM — Heads in Motion

·        9PM — Heads in Motion

About Downtown Bettendorf Organization:

The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, mission is to administer and operate programs for the general improvement and redevelopment of Bettendorf’s Central Business District and to enhance its aesthetic appearance and economic future for the community and citizens of Bettendorf. DBO was founded to provide a unified voice for stakeholders and downtown Bettendorf business owners who are committed to the future of Downtown Bettendorf. #BettonDowntown downtownbettendorf.org

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