July 18th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
The Rock Island County Fair kicks off July 19 in East Moline! The fair has provided entertainment and education to the community for 150 years! With livestock shows, carnival rides, food, and live entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Rock Island County Fair. General admission to the Rock Island County Fair is free […]
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July 21st, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
We are very excited to have Tyson Schulte performing for us in the beer tent on Saturday, July 22 beginning at 9pm! Tyson is a Rock Island County native and his family is very involved with our fair. Another fun fact? He’s competed twice at the Illinois State Fair karaoke contest and WON! We are […]
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July 23rd, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Come enjoy yourselves at the Rock Island County Fair! Carnival Information! Unlimited Ride Wristband Days: Saturday 12pm-4pm $25 UNLIMITED RIDES for the time allotted ^^above^^ Regular Hours Saturday 12pm – Close Cash OR Card is accepted! ______________________________________________________ Grandstand Events: Buy Tix here: https://event.attendstar.com/…/2xtreme-monster-trucks…/ Saturday 7/23 @6:30pm – Demo Derby by Viola Boyz – $15 __________________________________________________________________________ […]
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July 21st, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The Rock Island County Fair is continuing with tons of fun through the weekend! Come enjoy yourselves at the Rock Island County Fair! Carnival Information! Unlimited Ride Wristband Days: Saturday 12pm-4pm $25 UNLIMITED RIDES for the time allotted ^^above^^ Regular Hours Thurs-Friday 5pm – Close Saturday 12pm – Close Cash OR Card is accepted! ______________________________________________________ […]
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July 10th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The Rock Island County Fair kicks off July 19 in East Moline! The fair has provided entertainment and education to the community for 150 years! With livestock shows, carnival rides, food, and live entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Rock Island County Fair. General admission to the 2022 Rock Island County Fair is […]
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May 2nd, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The 2022 Rock Island County Fair Talent Show and Adult Karaoke Contest will be held at Runner’s Park on June 17, 2022 at 5pm and running until approximately 10pm. We are again partnering up with our friends at East Moline Main Street who have very kindly been hosting the talent show for us! -$5 to […]
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July 22nd, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s Bix 7 weekend, Rock Island County Fair Weekend, Mercado weekend and more! Also get the lowdown on all the theater going on around town, outdoor concerts and more in the latest Weekend in 2 Minutes! Listen HERE!
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August 30th, 2020
Arts & Entertainment News
QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every […]
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June 13th, 2020
Arts & Entertainment News
Saturday In The Arts is a new regular feature running every Saturday on QuadCities.com! Saturday In The Arts offers an in-depth, comprehensive and extensive look at a subject, trend or issue on the local arts and entertainment scene. In our debut feature, Jonathan Turner looks at the major concert venues and outdoor fests in the […]
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May 20th, 2020
Art
EAST MOLINE, Illinois (May 2020) — Earlier this month, the Rock Island County Fair Board voted to cancel the 2020 Rock Island County Fair, originally scheduled for July 14-18. “This decision was made for the health and safety of our fairgoers, exhibitors, participants, volunteers, staff and animals. It was not made lightly,” said Gin Wray, […]
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