# Festivals in Rock Island 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Rock Island 2026 β€” cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Battle Of The Bands - Shuck or Treat - **Description**: WE ASKED AND YOU SHUCKERS ANSWERED!!! 🌽πŸ”₯ Battle of the Bands is officially a GO! 🎸πŸ₯Š πŸ“… October 31st ⏰ 2pm - 8pm πŸ’΅ Free Entry Flavor Train Food Truck! Yummm!COSTUME CONTEST! 🀘😈🌽 - **Date**: Sat, 31 Oct at 02:00 pm – Sat, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/davenport/battle-of-the-bands-shuck-or-treat-tickets/200030672728209 - **Venue**: Front Street Brewery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85ODFkNDJjN2NiNzQ4ZDcyYWY0YjM4M2ZhYjhkMzg3ZTM3ZTk2ZjE1MTc5ZDIyNDMyZGQ1NmE4YzNiZGFmZTMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmOGU4ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg4MjM4MDk.avif - **Price**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD - **Categories**: music, entertainment, food-drinks, trick-or-treat, contests ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Rock Island. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Rock Island, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Rock Island listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th - **Description**: QC Haunts Summerween has a new date--Sunday, Sept. 27th. It's going to be a whole lot of fun, and you don't want to miss out! FREE ADMISSION β€’ Family Friendly **Share this page!** Halloween is too much fun to only have once a year! Join us for t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/qc-haunts-summerween-2026-sept-27th/200030637733713 - **Venue**: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hMWRiMzNjMTU3YTA2ZmZhMDg3NTAxNWQwZWZjMzU3M2M3YjA3ZDBlZjUwNTk2Y2I3M2FhNzQyOTY3MWY5NjljLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE5Njc1Mw.avif - **Categories**: Art, Contests, food-drinks, Kids - **Event Name**: Hauberg Estate Oktoberfest Rock Island Illinois - **Description**: Please join us to help celebrate your German roots at this annual festival, which is held at a special estate which was owned by a German family. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 34 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/hauberg-estate-oktoberfest-rock-island-illinois/200030377553600 - **Venue**: Hauberg Estates - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yZDczNjYyMjBlZGE4ZmNkNGIyMmU3Y2Y5ZWQyMGFhY2ZjZmZkOWU3ZTI1NWM1ZTkzY2RmOGFmYTM5OWNjOWRjLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDY4My1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4NzY3NA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, oktoberfest - **Event Name**: Clock inc Alt Pride Fest - **Description**: Variety showcase fundraising for Clock inc and a reclamation for the alternative who are underrepresented in the queer community. Show proof of direct donation for the month of September or October at the door. - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/clock-inc-alt-pride-fest/200030713826755 - **Venue**: Skylark - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMjdlZjA0Mjk0NGVhMzAyYzMwOTI5NzNkYTc1MDRmYzY1NmJiODRjZjIxYjc1YjkyMzcwYWQxNjI2NzJiMTA1ZC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxODU1LWRjZDhkOGQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg5NzUxMzM1.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Quad City Bald Eagle Days - **Description**: Don’t miss the Quad City Bald Eagle Days, January 8–10, 2027, at the QCCA Event Center in Rock Island, Illinois! Experience live eagle and raptor demonstrations, educational exhibits, conservation displays, and dozens of nature-themed vendors and crafter - **Date**: Fri Jan 08 2027 at 04:00 pm – Sun Jan 10 2027 at 03:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/quad-city-bald-eagle-days/200030629210737 - **Venue**: 2621 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wYjE1MTMxOGQzYzQ4NDFhZmI0ZDdmNWZhMTE3NTc1YTVkNWExZDMyMmY0YjQ5MzQ3ZTUyZjdhNjZhY2Y5NzRmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2E4YjhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Nzk5MTM5Ng.avif - **Categories**: Kids - **Event Name**: Hallothanksmas Fair - **Description**: Discover a vibrant marketplace filled with talented artisans, delicious local food, live entertainment, and the incredible charm of beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. For more information πŸ“§ Sabcreationkey50@gmail.com ✨ Highlights: β€’ Over 150 vendors acro - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/hallothanksmas-fair/200030558093222 - **Venue**: 226 17th Street, Suite 100, Rock Island, IL 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzRjMTg3ZjNhOWI3ZGM5YzhjZDAzNDNlYmE4ZDExYjFmYmY0MDE3ZjE0ZGRkZmQ1N2IwNzdjZmFhZDk5ZWRjMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NjktZGMwOGE4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwODMwOTI.avif - **Categories**: music, food-drinks, live-music, art, entertainment, dog - **Event Name**: AYC Fall Session Kick-Off: Fall Festival (open to all kids and teens) - **Description**: Come celebrate the start of a new season with us! AYC is hosting a fall festival open to kids of all ages. Whether your family has been part of our church for years or you're checking us out for the first time, all are welcome! Stay tuned for more deta - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Oct 29 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rock-island/ayc-fall-session-kick-off-fall-festival-open-to-all-kids-and-teens/200030091363713 - **Venue**: 2921 38th St, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yODRlMTAyZDc0MTVmZTYwZmQ1MzQ4ZTU4MGM2ZDUyYjcwMzhiMzFlNjAxYmQ3YjU4YmMzMWI0ZTk5NWUyN2Q5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4ODhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODA4MzA5Mw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, kids, fall-festivals ## Trending Events in Rock Island - **Event Name**: Heart of Hope's 11th (and a half) Annual Trivia Night - **Description**: πŸͺ©βœŒοΈ GET READY TO GET GROOVY, QUAD CITIES! ✌️πŸͺ©Heart of Hope Ministries is turning back the clock for our 11th (and a half) Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser β€” 70’s STYLE!πŸ“… Friday, Novembe - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Rock Island - Quad Cities by IHG - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a99dc7751a16.jpg - **Event Name**: Rock Island Route Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!) - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES - **Venue**: **Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dfa3f194c3cf88cd294e02f5ddfb072b09019aff177a8fae89aeea1f3597cd0e-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758515245 - **Event Name**: QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th - **Description**: QC Haunts Summerween has a new date--Sunday, Sept. 27th. It's going to be a whole lot of fun, and you don't want to miss out! FREE ADMISSION β€’ Family Friendly **Share this page!** Halloween is too much fun to only have once a year! Join us for t - **Venue**: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/a1db33c157a06ffa0875015d0efc3573c7b07d0ef50596cb73aa7429671f969c-rimg-w1200-h900-dc080808-gmir?v=1788196753 - **Event Name**: Bent River Bailando - **Description**: πŸΊπŸ’ƒ BENT RIVER BAILANDO IS BACK! πŸ•ΊπŸ”₯ Latin rhythms. Brewery vibes. One seriously fun night. El Ritmo is heading back to Bent River Brewing Company in Rock Island for another round of Bent River Bailando! We’re trading the ballroom for the brewery and brin - **Venue**: The Uncommon Room at Bent River Rock Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/54dbdc7ba2e46409646c81e9b27942f8bfa287448e5e19c899871c64a53c653c-rimg-w1200-h500-dc080808-gmir?v=1788202008 - **Event Name**: The Rocky Horror Show - October 23rd - 31st - **Description**: Join us for our 11th consecutive year of presenting the stage version of this cult classic! Rocky just received 9 Tony Award Nominations in 2026 for its current Broadway run! That sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his motley crew are back t - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3c3cff4eeb423298d7c8203976cccc17e92e92850876b80a1151230d8cffaeae-rimg-w1194-h1071-dc080808-gmir?v=1787610722 - **Event Name**: Market in the gardens - **Description**: Join us Sunday, Sept. 27th from 10-4pm at the Quad City Botanical Center! Wander through the gardens and shop a thoughtfully curated mix of local makers, art, clothing, candles, pantry staples and more. Grab a cozy fall drink from Joh’s coffee, find so - **Venue**: Quad City Botanical Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/72054891fccfd3b0a129022271927b13fbf0a6ea8a66c6853cd15ff42d3bfb23-rimg-w1200-h628-dcb8a838-gmir?v=1787601472 - **Event Name**: Laugh Hard Comedy Competition - FINALS! - **Description**: After two hilarious preliminary rounds, it's time for the finals of our month-long comedy competition! We started with 30 outstanding comics and are now down to the final ten! These 10 comedians will battle it out for your laughs and to see who walks away - **Venue**: 1818 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6a58f0427fe856fa5ed07d6219bea17fbd387f0d15ba0ccc62620951e7e87617-rimg-w960-h367-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788217083 - **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-Crooked Cactus Band - **Description**: 🎡 Thursday Night Groove featuring Crooked Cactus Band Thursday, October 1 | Live Music 7–9 PM October kicks off with live music from Crooked Cactus Band at Thursday Night Groove! Enjoy crisp fall evenings with FREE live entertainment, food vendors, a b - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cbbc25981b316afeb939d8f3072a93c5f46077c5900cd8a01ba6aa6a56abc641-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0858c8-gmir?v=1788447306 - **Event Name**: Thursday Night Groove-The Beth Lizano Band - **Description**: πŸŽ™οΈ Thursday Night Groove featuring The Beth Lizano Band Thursday, September 24 | Live Music 7–9 PM Don't miss The Beth Lizano Band live during Thursday Night Groove! Enjoy an evening of fantastic music, great food, cold beverages, and beautiful riverfr - **Venue**: Schwiebert Riverfront Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9463e4ef78a4c63c5904efad516fddb52dfe1ca09290becf1b1d5636b5bdd889-rimg-w1200-h630-dc0858c8-gmir?v=1788587001 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in September in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/festivals--september) - [Festivals Events in October in Rock Island](https://allevents.in/rock-island/festivals--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Skeleton Key Art and Antiques), Hauberg Estate Oktoberfest Rock Island Illinois (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at Hauberg Estates), Clock inc Alt Pride Fest (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at Skylark), Quad City Bald Eagle Days (Fri Jan 08 2027 at 04:00 pm at 2621 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, United States, Illinois 61201), Hallothanksmas Fair (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 am at 226 17th Street, Suite 100, Rock Island, IL 61201). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** Battle Of The Bands - Shuck or Treat (Sat, 31 Oct at 02:00 pm at Front Street Brewery). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rock Island this weekend September 25–27, 2026? - **A:** QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Skeleton Key Art and Antiques). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rock Island in September 2026? - **A:** QC Haunts Summerween 2026 - Sept. 27th (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Skeleton Key Art and Antiques). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Rock Island on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rock Island include Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, Hauberg Estates, Skylark. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rock Island include Minda Powers-Douglas, Guttenberg German Band, Alebrije. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Rock Island? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Rock Island. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Davenport](https://allevents.in/davenport/festivals) - [Festivals in Moline](https://allevents.in/moline/festivals) - [Festivals in Bettendorf](https://allevents.in/bettendorf/festivals) - [Festivals in East Moline](https://allevents.in/east-moline/festivals) - [Festivals in Eldridge](https://allevents.in/eldridge-ia/festivals)