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Be Downtown returns to Bettendorf

The Downtown Bettendorf Organization's Be Downtown event will take place on Saturday, June 3. The family-friendly event features bags tournaments, food and more.
Credit: Shelby Kluver
A record number of people attended the fourth annual 'Be Downtown' block party in Bettendorf.

BETTENDORF, Iowa — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization's Be Downtown outdoor event will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the 15th St. Landing, according to a news release. 

The family-friendly event features numerous bags tournaments, live music, food trucks and children's activities.

Local bands such as Doug Brundies, Threat Level Midnight, Panic River Band and Diplomats of Solid Sound will perform live music throughout the day. At night, the live music will continue at three downtown Bettendorf businesses, Harley Corin's, Purgarory's Pub and Riverside Grille.

Mexican restaurant Verde will be offering food and an outdoor bar. Food trucks will serve food from noon to 6 p.m. Participating food trucks include Quick E’s Tacos, Schaa-Bo’s Korean Fusion, Smokin Goodness BBQ and Sweet Tooth Snacks. 

For kids, there will be bounce houses, bubble stations and a science station.

Be Downtown features three free to enter bags tournaments, with the top three placers taking home prizes of $300, $200 and $100.

Additional event details can be found at downtownbettendorf.org or on the DBO Facebook page. Patrons are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.

About Downtown Bettendorf Organization:

The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, mission is to administer and operate programs for the general improvement and redevelopment of Bettendorf’s Central Business District and to enhance its aesthetic appearance and economic future for the community and citizens of Bettendorf. DBO was founded to provide a unified voice for stakeholders and downtown Bettendorf business owners who are committed to the future of Downtown Bettendorf. #BettonDowntown downtownbettendorf.org

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