MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) — The Quad Cities welcomes the 2026 Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) Convention for its Business Session on March 5-8, 2026. Over the course of the weekend, attendees will engage in essential business meetings, leadership discussions, and opportunities to connect with fellow Nobles. Attendees will take part in hospitality hours and exclusive counterpart and VIP gatherings. Ladies will participate in a special luncheon, learning about topics surrounding mental health and suicide awareness.
Following the Business Session, the Ceremonial Session will be held August 19-22, 2026. The Ceremonial Session will offer a full lineup of spirited activities and competitions, a grand parade through downtown Davenport, marketplace experiences, the popular pub crawl, Legion of Honor Luncheon, golf tournament, and themed banquets.
“The main intention of the CSSA Business Session is to provide value and awareness to our Shrine Centers while conducting internal business that helps drive forward momentum for the year. These centers are located throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma,” said Todd Gullickson, Vice President, Kaaba Shriners.
“During the Business Session, a patient who was supported and cared for by Shriners Children’s will share their story, highlighting the importance of continued support. Taking care of children, especially when it’s needed most, is a major pillar of our organization and the heart of our mission."
The local shrine center in Davenport, Kaaba Shrine, is part of the CSSA and will serve as the host shrine convention. Each of the 22 shrine centers in the CSSA is a member of Shriners International, a fraternal organization focused on fun, fellowship, and philanthropy (shrinersinternational.org). Shriners created and operate Shriners Children’s (shrinerschildrens.org), which currently provides specialized pediatric care to over 1.5+ million children at over 100+ access points for care.
For more information on the 2026 Central States Shrine Association Convention, visit cssa2026.com.
About the CSSA
The Central States Shrine Association is a regional fraternal organization affiliated with Shriners International, bringing members together for fellowship, philanthropy, and celebration throughout the Central States region. This event highlights the Shriners' commitment to community engagement and regional collaboration.
About Kaaba Shriners
Based in Davenport, Iowa, Kaaba Shriners serves the local community through charitable events, fellowship activities, and service initiatives, and will proudly host CSSA 2026 for Shriners across the Midwest.
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine that drives economic opportunity through tourism, builds our authentic brand, shares and sells the Quad Cities story, and enhances Quad Citizens’ quality of life and place. Accredited through Destinations International's Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), Visit Quad Cities is recognized globally for operating at the highest level of industry standard.
