2026 Bix Mix Street Party in downtown Davenport -- July 24 and 25.
Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25
Downtown Davenport IA
Held in conjunction with the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 street race on Saturday morning, Downtown Davenport's 2026 Bix Mix Street Party will take place on July 24 and 25, this vibrant, two-day bash being held on West Third Street between Harrison and Ripley.
This dynamic block party transforms downtown Davenport's bar and entertainment district into a nonstop celebration filled with live music, great food, and ice-cold drinks - all served with a side of big-race pride. On Friday, July 24, the fun starts at 7;30 p.m with an outdoor performance by the Dirt Road Rockers, with area taverns open and admission to the concert free. Meanwhile, on the day of the Bix 7, starting at 11 a.m., the music acts performing include members of the QC Rock Academy, The Pork Tornadoes, Wyatt Weipert, and For Those About to Yacht. Admission is free until 6 p.m., after which there is a $10 cover.
The 2026 Bix Mix is made possible through the generous support of the following partners: The Daiquiri Factory, The Carriage Haus, Kilkenny’s, Mac’s Tavern, Collette’s Dueling Piano Bar, Downtown Davenport Partnership, and radio station B100.
The Bix 7 was founded in 1975 by Bettendorf resident John Hudetz. After competing in the 1974 Boston Marathon, Hudetz was inspired to bring the excitement to the Quad Cities with a similar event of his own, and while the inaugural race had a field consisting of a mere 84 runners, modern-day races are often run by 12,000 to 18,000 runners. The United States’ boycott of the 1980 Olympics helped gain the Bix 7 exposure. Bill Rodgers, the world's top distance runner at the time, was unable to compete in Moscow, so he went to Davenport instead. The leadership of race director Ed Froehlich, promotion by the Quad-City Times, and generosity from several corporate sponsorships have helped the Bix 7 develop into the largest non-marathon race in the Midwest, one that consistently draws elite talent from all over the globe. Running legends including 1984 Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson, among many others, compete annually.
More more information on the 2026 Bix Mix Street Party on July 24 and 25, visit DowntownDavenport.com/bix-mix-street-party.
