East Moline Main Street Office

Monthly Meetings – Second Monday of the Month – All are welcome

You're invited to be part of what's happening with East Moline Main Street. Join us for the monthly East Moline Main Street Meeting, where business owners, community partners, and residents come together to share ideas, hear updates, and help shape the future of our downtown. Whether you're a longtime stakeholder or just curious about getting involved, your voice matters here. Together, we can accomplish more—and continue building a vibrant, welcoming Main Street for everyone.

Monthly Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the Month at 630 PM. Meeting location (except for the Annual Meeting in February) is at the East Moline Main Street Office located at 1033 7th Street, Suite 2B, East Moline (Entrance on Right Side of the Building)

Jacob park

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Jacobs Park

See City facebook for more information

600 Block of 15th Avenue

Sip, Shop & Savor Spring: East Mo Market

Celebrate the arrival of spring in the heart of downtown East Moline! Join us on the 600 Block of 15th Avenue on Saturday, April 11th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a vibrant outdoor market filled with local flavor and fresh finds.

Browse a wide variety of local craft vendors, enjoy food and drink vendors, and explore all the downtown shops, restaurants, and bars that will be open throughout the day. It's the perfect chance to sip, shop, and savor your way through the season while checking out the exciting new look and energy coming to downtown East Moline.

We're excited to welcome neighbors, visitors, and friends to experience spring on Main Street—come be a part of it! *Vendors fill out the vendor application to be considered*

15th Avenue turns into one giant street party

4th Annual Taco & Margarita Festival

This isn’t just a festival — it’s a REUNION.
Downtown East Moline comes ALIVE May 9th for the 4th Annual Taco and Margarita Festival!
From 11 to 7, 15th Avenue turns into one giant street party —
Enjoy over 100 local vendors, margarita flights, specialty cocktails, and the best Mexican-inspired food in the Quad Cities.

Tacos sizzling… margaritas flowing…and a kids’ zone everyone loves.

Dance to local bands, experience the beauty and energy of QC Ballet Folklórico, and don’t miss the piñata breaking right in the street!
Every culture. Every age. Every reason to celebrate. 

It feels like a family reunion…
a high school get-together…
and the best party of the year — all rolled into one.
Downtown East Moline, May 9th.
Taco & Margarita Fest — you must be there.

hosted by East Moline Main Street

Rock Island County Fair Talent Show

Youth Talent Show – enter dancers, musicians, poets, spoken word, tumblers. Show us your Talent open to Scott, Mercer, Henry and Rock Island Counties. 

Winners will perform at the Illinois State Ag Fair Talent Show in January in Springfield, Illinois
4-minute performance time limit 

JR. Division entries must not be older than 14 by the day of the State contest in January.
SR. Division entries must be at least 15 years of age and not over 21 by the day of the State contest in January. 

Jr. & Sr. Division winner or winners (any place at the state level may return under the following...if they were competing as a single, they can come back in a group/duet or if in a group/duet, can come as a single. All Jr. winners are eligible to compete in the Sr. division when they reach age 15.

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Jeni Grouws & The Big 6

Jeni Grouws & The Big 6 take you on a roots-fueled ride of groove, heart and unstoppable energy, with horns kicking the sound into overdrive!"

Jeni Grouws is an American roots musician known for her soul-deep vocals, powerful songwriting, and driving roots sound. With her chill-inducing voice and rare connection with audiences, she commands a room. After co-founding and touring the two-time Billboard charting Avey Grouws Band, Jeni Grouws is stepping into an exciting new solo chapter, with her debut album slated for release in 2026. Recorded at Purple House in Nashville with Grammy-winning producer Casey Wasner (Keb' Mo', TajMo, Robben Ford), the album brings together Grouws, Wasner, Brian Allen, Mike Hicks, Johnny Duke, and a list of exciting special guests, including Drew Smithers of the Marcus King Band, Anne Harris, and Walter Trout.

Powerful vocals, evocative songwriting, and a refreshing generosity on stage help Jeni Grouws shine as a compelling new voice in American roots music.

Downtown East Moline near Runner's Park

18th Annual Main Drag Car Show

From street racers and performance cars to classic rods, trucks, and bikes—we're filling the streets with fresh horsepower and new energy.
Registration opens at 3, awards at 7, the band kicks off at 6, and after the trophies, roll through downtown under the lights in the car parade.
Shoot the loop, feel the vibe, and party after at the Rabbit Hole.
Sponsored by Enzo's Chicken, presented by East Moline Main Street. 

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

John Resch and Doggin' Out!

Led by 2025 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame inductee, John Resch, 2024 Iowa Blues Challenge winners, and International Blues Challenge semi-finalists, Doggin' Out, is a 4-piece band playing original songs and covers of West Coast swing and Chicago electric blues.

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Semi-Charmed -The Quad Cities' Premier 90's/00's Band

Playing all your favorite alt-rock and pop-punk songs from the late 90's and early 00's!
Live music, great food, cold drinks, and summer vibes.
Bring your friends, bring the family — bring the whole crew!

East Moline

Celebrate with East Moline!

No Concert July 5th

See city website for more information on events.

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Rock out with Danny's Book Club!

A band that guarantees energy, fun, and a crowd that stays! Danny's Book Club is the Quad Cities' ultimate good-time party band. They deliver upbeat, cross-era rock tunes with rich harmonies, grooving instrumentals, and beats that keep people dancing.

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Jive Radio

Examples of their funkalicious setlist:
That's The Way (I Like It)
Word Up
Car Wash
Ladies Night
Brickhouse
Wild Thing
Boogie Shoes
Bust a Move
You Should Be Dancin'
Kung Fu Fighting
...and many, many more rump shakin' hits for you to shake like a polaroid picture!!!

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Matt Fuller Band

Playing everything from blues to funk and some rock! Always ready to put on a show!

Live music, summer nights, food, fun, and hometown pride.
Bring your lawn chairs, bring your friends — bring the energy!

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Class of '82 - 80s New Wave / Retro Tribute Band

A super talented group with a great retro vibe. So much fun!

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Travis Reid

Great guitarist, awesome vocals, total package. The band is a must-see!

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis is a 10-piece classic rock band featuring a horn section and male and female singers

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

10 of Soul

This high-energy 11-piece band brings to the stage a dynamic range of classic soul, funk, and pop.

Downtown East Moline at Runner's Park, 5-8 PM — and it's FREE!

JaCi and The Juice

JaCi & The JUICE is a dynamic and engaging funk, blues & soul band delivering powerful female vocals and memorable musicianship through juicy original music and ambitious covers, including Michael Jackson and the Grateful Dead!

East Moline

Taste of East Moline

East Moline Main Street and East Moline Community Fund Partner for this wonderful event.  Spend the evening tasting amazing food from local establishments, try your luck at the raffle basket table, and enjoy friends and family, all as you support these two amazing organizations.  You surely will not go away hungry!

East Moline

"Harmony Fest & Fall Market" 2-8

QCAIR and East Moline Main Street present Harmony Fest as a beautiful display of unity and culture that make up our community.  Dancing, music, art, and vendors, along with resource tables, make up this event.  Watching the 40 countries' flags parade in and be presented in an amazing display leaves attendees in awe.  Come celebrate the diversity in our community. All are welcome

*Vendors fill out the vendor application to be considered*

Downtown East Moline

Put Pub Crawl

Putt your way through downtown ending near Juniors and Jaded Java for an amazing street party featuring Rock Syndicate.  What a fun fall activity.

Downtown East Moline

Halloween Event

Stay tuned for more information along with this years theme

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Christmas

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