2013 EVENT SCHEDULE in THE DISTRICT
Friday, June 7, 2013 Gates open at 5:00PM
Saturday, June 8, 2013 Gates open at 4:00PM


Saturday, June 15, 2013
Gates open at 11:00AM
Outdoor concert on the Great River Plaza stage, fun in the sun, and a whole lotta balls!
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Friday, June 28, 2013
6:00PM
All Ages Show!
Weather Permitting.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
6:00PM
All Ages Show!
Weather Permitting.
Wednesday, July 3 2013
6:00PM - 10:30PM
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Red, White & Boom! is Rock Island and Davenport's annual July 3rd celebration of our country’s independence. The bi-state fireworks show will launch from the river with primary viewing areas and family activities located in Rock Island and Davenport. Over 20,000 crowded the Mississippi Riverfront last year for all of the festivities.
Free admission.
7:00PM - 12:30 AM
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Friday, August 9, 2013 Gates open at 5:00PM
Saturday, August 10, 2013 Gates open at Noon
“The Original District Festival”, Ya Maka My Weekend turns 22 years old this year with the region's best Caribbean music, food, culture, and island atmosphere. The sand, rasta wear, palm trees, and surfboards all return to transform downtown Rock Island into a tropical oasis.
Spicy Caribbean foods, reggae music, swimwear fashion, pirates, tiki torches, beach balls, open air marketplace, tie dye clothing, sarongs and other apparel, cowry shell and hand-crafted jewelry, incense & oils, wood carvings, drums, African wares, and sunglasses.
It's Reggae...in the District!
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2:00PM - 6:00PM
21 and over
RIBCO presents...The 4th Annual River City Beer "Festiv-ale"
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Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Sunday, September 1, 2013 8:30AM - 6:00PM
The Rock Island Grand Prix turns 19 years old on Labor Day Weekend. The Rock Island Grand Prix is an independent kart racing event which draws hundreds of entries from throughout the United States and Canada, competing for a minimum purse of $25,000.
In addition to being recognized as the world's largest street race, the Grand Prix is a unique social event. With thousands of spectators lining the streets, fans and drivers alike can mingle in The District for all the racing action and evening entertainment.
Click here to see the Rock Island Grand Prix course map.
CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF STREET CLOSINGS
Free admission.
Saturday August 31, 2013
Sign In: 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Last bike in at 6:00 PM
Starting & Ending at the Daiquiri Factory:
1809 2nd Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society
For Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Research
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
5:00 - 8:00PM
The Great River Plaza in The District
(2nd Avenue between 17th & 19th Streets)
Downtown Rock Island
Fright Night is the annual Halloween party just for kids and happens the Thursday before Halloween. Fright Night features a children’s costume contest, treasure hunt, scary stories, make-and-take activities.
Fright Night is presented by the City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation, RICAP and The District.
Free admission.
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
7:00PM

BONEYARD BOOGIE presented by Daiquiri Factory
THE Halloween Bash in The District!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Gates Open at 7:00PM

Friday, December6, 2013
6:00PM - 10:00PM
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