The Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team are officially kicking of the 2018 season this weekend!

Sunday May 27 at 6:30 marks the First Water Ski Show of 2018! The show will take place at Ben Williamson Park, located at 5000 44^th Street (44^th Street and the Rock River) Rock Island.

The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Wednesday and Sunday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island. The shows begin this weekend and continue through the summer until Labor Day weekend. The shows last approximately one hour with a 15-20 minute intermission in which donations are accepted.

The Backwater Gamblers ski site is equipped with bleacher seating to fit crowds of up to 10,000 fans at each show. Lawn chair seating is welcome if you choose not to sit on the bleachers, however the seats with the best view are in the bleachers. Seating is first come, first serve. Handicap seating is also available.

The concession stand offers hot dogs, popcorn, chips, candy bars, ice cream, popsicles, soft drinks, water, Gatorade and various other items. Visit the concession stand before the show starts or anytime through intermission.

For more information about this amazing family-friendly show, visit https://backwatergamblers.com/.

Make plans to check out the Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team this summer!

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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.