Quad Cities - This weekend is going to be another busy summer weekend in the Quad Cities with a combined economic impact of over $1.5 Million!
The USA BMX National returns to the East Moline BMX Speedway for its second year on July 17-19, 2015. It is free for spectators to watch the 1,000 riders competing from around the world. Racing begins at 5 p.m. on Friday; 11:30 a.m. on Saturday; and 8 a.m. on Sunday. You can meet Olympic medalists and rising stars in the sport. For more information, visit www.usabmx.com. This area is now celebrating over 20 years running BMX events. Over the years the estimated economic impact created for the Quad Cities exceeds $2 million.
The Quad Cities hosts its first large-scale archery tournament on July 17-19, 2015. The Regions Archery ProAm Tour Tournament features a Bowlife hunter simulation challenge that the public is welcome to try. The competition for 300 takes place on Credit Island, 2200 W. River Drive in Davenport. It is free for spectators. The team shoot is 1 p.m. on Friday; ProAm at 12 noon on Saturday; and 8 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.regionsarchery.com **Schedule Attached.
Almost 150 aspiring young poolplayers make their way to Davenport on July 16-19 for the American Pool Association (APA) Juniors Championships. The event, held at Sharky's Billiards, 2902 E. Kimberly Rd., divides participants into three Skill Level Tiers?Green (SLs 1-2), White (SLs 3-5) and Black (SLs 6-9). In addition, APA has MiniMania tournaments for both kids and adults to enjoy. It's free for spectators. Tournament play is 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday; and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.poolplayers.com/juniors-
RAGBRAI kicks off on Sunday in Sioux City, but before that over 800 vehicles arrive to park for the week at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. RAGBRAI riders are coming from across the U.S. and Canada. Whether staying in a hotel, with friends, or camping in Centennial Park, over 30 motorcoaches depart St. Ambrose on Saturday between 6-9 a.m. For more information, visit www.davenportragbrai.com
Other events happening this weekend include : the Rock Island County Fair, Insane Inflatables 5K at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday, Quad Cities River Bandits games on Saturday and Sunday, and the Legends of Iowa Football Camp at Brady Street Stadium on Saturday.
The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) is the official tourism destination marketing and management organization for the Quad Cities region. The organization serves the tourism interests of Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island, Mercer, Warren and Henderson Counties in Illinois. The QCCVB increases visitor expenditures and overnight stays through strategic sales, marketing, and services to customers, members and communities. www.visitquadcities.com
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