Looking for some Labor Day weekend fun? Well, there will be no shortage of excitement and entertainment downtown Rock Island!

The 2017 Xtreme Rock Island Grand Prix will be taking place downtown Rock Island Sep 1-3. The Rock Island Grand Prix is the world’s largest and most prestigious go-karting street race! Powered by Mediacom, this ultimate experience in kart racing will exhilarate racers and spectators alike.

This family friendly event does not charge any admission fees. In addition to karts racing around at speeds approaching 100 mph, there will be a car show and food vendors Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, including a detailed schedule for the weekend’s events, check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/rockislandgrandprix/ or website http://rockislandgrandprix.com/.

Head down to the District of Rock Island this weekend for free family fun!

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Tess Abney

Tess Abney was born and raised in the Quad Cities. Her passion for writing and entertainment was apparent at a very young age. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.