Play all day, party all night at Be Downtown June 6

Be Downtown returns on Saturday, June 6, with expanded programming and an all-day celebration in Downtown Bettendorf. This year, we’re bringing you the best of both worlds — a free, family-friendly festival by day and an entertaining night of live music across downtown.

The fun kicks off from Noon to 7 p.m. at 15th Street Landing (15th St. & State St.). Expect local bands, great food, kids activities and plenty of to do for all ages.

When the sun goes down, the party keeps going. Starting at 7 p.m., head to downtown businesses to grab a drink and catch live music at four different venues.

Daytime Outdoor Festival Highlights (Noon–7 p.m.)

Enjoy a full lineup of activities throughout the afternoon, including:

• Live Music in two-hour sets from popular Quad Cities bands
  • Paxton Sherbeyn and the Solid Gold Boys
  • Panic River Band
• Professional Wrestling presented by Honor Among Wrestling starting at 2:15 p.m.
• Local Food & Beverage Vendors serving Noon–6 p.m.
• K&K Family Fun Zone (Noon–6 p.m.) featuring bounce houses, bubble stations and hands-on kids activities
• Bags (Cornhole) Tournaments hosted by the 4-City Cornhole Club
  • Tournaments at Noon and 3 p.m.
  • On-site registration opens one hour prior to each tournament
  • Cash prizes per tournament: 1st Place – $300, 2nd Place – $200, 3rd Place – $100

Evening Live Music (Starting at 7 p.m.)

Live music continues after the outdoor festival concludes, with performances in downtown establishments beginning at 7 p.m.

• Adventurous Brewing, 1040 State St. – Mo Carter
• Bulldog Arms, 2211 Grant St. – TBD
• Harley Corin’s, 1708 State St. – Rabbit Hole
• State 18, 1740 State St. – Neil McReynolds

Be Downtown Event Schedule at a Glance 

11 a.m. – Bags Tournament sign-up begins
Noon – K&K Family Fun Zone and food trucks open
Noon – Bags tournament #1
Noon – Paxton Sherbeyn and the Solid Gold Boys
2:15 p.m. – Honor Among Wrestling
3 p.m. – Bags Tournament #2
3:20 p.m. – Panic River Band
5:35 p.m. – Honor Among Wrestling
7 p.m. Outdoor festival concludes
7 p.m. Live music in downtown businesses

Parking Information

Free and convenient parking is available throughout downtown Bettendorf, including:

• On-street parking on State Street and Grant Street
• 15th St. & Grant St. (TBK Bank lot) – available after 1 p.m.
• 18th St. & Mississippi St. (Asbury Methodist Church lot)
• 18th St. & Grant St. (City of Bettendorf lot)
• Bettendorf City Hall
• Designated motorcycle parking on 15th Street

Be Downtown is presented by Ascentra Credit Union with additional sponsorship from the Bettendorf Business Network, City of Bettendorf, Isle Casino Hotel, K&K Hardware, Stations of Our Quad Cities and Townsquare Media.