BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is excited to announce expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf.
The day kicks off with a free outdoor festival 12-7PM at 15th Street Landing (15th St & State St), featuring live music, food, kids’ activities, and entertainment for all ages. In the evening, visitors are encouraged to explore downtown businesses and enjoy live music, beginning at 7PM, in four local establishments.
“This year, we’re switching things up and offering a family-friendly outdoor festival during the day,” said Ryan Jantzi, Executive Director of the Downtown Bettendorf Organization.
“At night, we’re encouraging people to patronize our downtown businesses and enjoy live music in several locations.”
Daytime Outdoor Festival Highlights (12–7PM)
Festival-goers can enjoy a full lineup of activities throughout the afternoon, including:
- Live Music in two-hour sets from popular Quad Cities bands
- Paxton Sherbeyn and the Solid Gold Boys
- Panic River Band
- Professional Wrestling presented by Honor Among Wrestling starting at 2:15PM
- Local Food & Beverage Vendors serving 12–6PM
- K&K Family Fun Zone (12–6PM) featuring bounce houses, bubble stations and hands-on kids activities
- Bags (Cornhole) Tournaments hosted by the 4-City Cornhole Club
- Tournaments at 12PM and 3PM
- On-site registration opens one hour prior to each tournament
- Cash prizes per tournament: 1st Place — $300; 2nd Place — $200; 3rd Place — $100
Evening Live Music (Starting at 7PM)
Live music continues after the outdoor festival concludes, with local bands performing inside downtown establishments beginning at 7PM.
- Adventurous Brewing — Mo Carter
- Bulldog Arms — TBD
- Harley Corin’s — Rabbit Hole
- State 18 — Neil McReynolds
Be Downtown Event Schedule
- 11AM — Bags Tournament sign-up begins
- Noon — K&K Family Fun Zone and food trucks open
- Noon — Bags tournament N° 1
- Noon — Paxton Sherbeyn and the Solid Gold Boys
- 2:15PM — Honor Among Wrestling
- 3PM — Bags Tournament N° 2
- 3:20PM — Panic River Band
- 5:35PM — Honor Among Wrestling
- 7PM Outdoor festival concludes
- 7PM Live music in downtown businesses
Parking Information
Free and convenient parking is available throughout downtown Bettendorf, including:
- On-street parking on State Street and Grant Street
- 15th St & Grant St (TBK Bank lot) — available after 1PM
- 18th St & Mississippi St (Asbury Methodist Church lot)
- 18th St & Grant St (City of Bettendorf lot)
- Bettendorf City Hall
- Designated motorcycle parking on 15th Street
Be Downtown is presented by Ascentra Credit Union with additional sponsorship from the Bettendorf Business Network, City of Bettendorf, Isle Casino Hotel, K&K Hardware, Stations of Our Quad Cities, and Townsquare Media.
For additional event details, visit downtownbettendorf.org or the DBO Facebook page.
About Downtown Bettendorf Organization
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, is dedicated to administering programs that support the improvement and redevelopment of Bettendorf’s Central Business District while strengthening its aesthetic appeal and long-term economic vitality for the community. DBO was established to serve as a unified voice for downtown stakeholders and business owners committed to the continued growth and success of Downtown Bettendorf. #BettonDowntown
