DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2021) — Crafted QC will be hosting its indie arts festival, Crafty Cat (formerly known as OMG Beckyfest), Friday, December 10, 5-8 PM and Saturday, December 11, 10 AM-4 PM, in the Great Hall of the RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport, Iowa. This shopping event features over 100 vendors from the QC and all over the Midwest selling unique, handcrafted items and vintage finds. Sixteen kid makers will have their own booths with handmade items ranging from sewn cat-toys, to green cleaning-products, to original paintings. Entrance is a suggested $2 donation to the River Music Experience.

Concessions, including alcoholic beverage sales, are being provided by the RiverCenter.

Live acoustic music, curated by the River Music Experience, will be provided by:

Friday, December 10

5-6:30PM: Alan Sweet

6:30-8PM: Charlotte Blu

Saturday, December 11

1-2:30PM: Lewis Knudsen

2:30-4PM: Karl Beatty

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit Saturday from 11AM–1PM.

Further information, including vendor profiles, can be found at https://www.facebook.com/craftycatqc

Crafty Cat is an excellent way to shop small and support local businesses in the QC.

Crafted QC is a Quad Cities-based business lending support to local artists. We are artists. We believe art shapes our lives and gives color to our souls. We believe small shops give our community character. Eclectic. Unique. Creative.

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