2004

Gallery Hop!
April 2, June 25, September 24, 2004
Fridays 5-10 p.m.
Tour and shop over 20 art sites. Presented in conjunction with MidCoast Fine Arts. Free.

Hornucopia
Friday, May 21 & Saturday, May 22 2004
5pm-12:30am
"Horns of plenty." and fiery, hot food. All ages event.

Quad Cities Criterium
Memorial Day Weekend – Sunday, May 30 & Monday, May 31 2004
Sunday 7-10pm, Monday 8am-6pm
The event starts with bicycle street sprints at night. Monday brings 9 bicycle races through the streets, in-line skate races, food booths, bicycle stunt performers and family activities, presented by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club. Free.

Gumbo Ya Ya - Mardi Gras in The District
Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12 2004
Friday 5pm-12:30am & Saturday noon-12:30am
Cajun & zydeco music, New Orleans style food, Barkus dog parade, crawfish eating contest, children’s activities, original artwork, and street performers. All ages event.

Rock Island Summerfest
Thursday, July 8 - Saturday, July 10 2004
Thursday, Friday 11 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Saturday
11 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Flea Market Saturday 11am – 6 p.m. Instead of the carnival there is NEW inflatables, food for all tastes and live regional bands on two stages. The event supports non-profit organizations in Rock Island.

Ya Maka My Weekend
Friday, August 13 & Saturday, August 14 2004
Friday noon-12:30am, Saturday noon-12:30am
Take a trip to the Caribbean islands – Caribbean wares & fares, reggae music, Jamaican food, children’s village, pirate costume contest and sand volleyball tournament. All ages event.

Rock Island Grand Prix
Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, September 4 & Sunday, September 5 2004
8:30am-6pm
Fast-paced professional go kart races, food booths and family activities. Free.

Erin Feis
Sunday, September 12 2004
11am-8pm
The St. Patrick’s Society hosts this Irish folk festival with food, games and music. All ages event.

Fright Night
Thursday, October 28, 2004
5-10 p.m.
Visit District businesses for Halloween fun.

Blue Christmas Holiday Hop!
Friday, December 3, 2004
5-10 p.m.
Tree lighting ceremony, open house, ice sculptures, and plenty of blue lights. Free.