In 2021, the city repaired the seawall and started works to extend the riverwalk and the esplanade that runs the River Heritage Park's entire waterfront length. Other well-developed industries are healthcare and tourism. The city's economy is heavily based on manufacturing, with Davenport Works (plant of John Deere/machinery manufacturer) being the city's largest and Quad Cities' second-largest employer (after Rock Island Arsenal / on Arsenal Island/Rock Island Illinois). The city is a great destination for biking, having 20+ mi (30+ km) of recreational paths. Deck the halls and deck yourself in a Weet-Bix shirt to complement your backyard BBQ. Davenport is popular with its annual music festivals and large sports events, the largest of which are the Mississippi Valley Blues- and Fair festivals, the Bix Fest (Beiderbecke Jazz Festival), River Roots Live, Beaux Arts Fair, Bix 7 (road race). Updated: 7:50 AM CDT AugDAVENPORT, Iowa The Bix Jazz Festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday, August 5 - Saturday, August 7 at the Rhythm City Casino’s Events. were releasing the limited edition Weet-Bix summer festival shirt. City officials with the Downtown Davenport Partnership say. Looking forward to seeing you soon They let you sing at the fest My grandfather & his sisters. Please continue to check back periodically for updates, New dates will be determined as the situation improves. 5th, 6th and 7th at the Rhythm City Casino Event Center, 7077 Elmore Avenue, in Davenport. The city is also on the Iowa-Illinois state border (crossing over the Centennial Bridge) and prone to seasonal flooding. The Bix Block Party lineup has been announced ahead of the annual Bix weekend. Hello to all BixFest Attendees Due to the pandemic, Bixfest 2021 has been postponed. Fifty years after the first gathering and 90 years after the death of Bix, the legendary jazz cornetist and Davenport native, the new festival will be held Aug. The city is located halfway between Chicago (175 mi / 280 km to the east via HIghway I-88E) and Des Moines (167 mi / 270 km to the west via Highway I-80W).
Quad Cities' metropolis has population around 400,000 and total area approx 170 mi2 (400 km2).ĭavenport has population around 105,000 (metro around 185,000). The region consists of 4 counties - Iowa's Davenport and Bettendorf, and Illinois' Moline and Rock Island. The Bix Jazz Festival is returning for its 51 st year and Steve Trainor was here with us to preview.
Davenport IA is a Mississippi River cruise port and city in the USA's Iowa State (Quad Cities Metro Area / Northwest Illinois and Southeast Iowa).
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