DAVENPORT, Iowa — Editor's note: The video attached originally aired on Aug. 30, 2023.
With the 2024 season on the way, the Quad Cities River Bandits have unveiled their promotional schedule, including 15 firework shows, a giveaway, free amusement rides, themed nights and plenty of family-friendly activities at Modern Woodmen Park.
“This year’s promotional schedule is our biggest and best ever,” River Bandits owner Dave Heller said. “We have packed it with fun and filled the calendar with more giveaways, free stuff, free rides, and fireworks than ever before. I challenged our team to do more for our great fans and they have answered the challenge. There are more reasons for our great fans to come to Modern Woodmen Park than ever before. Look out, 2024 could be our best season ever.”
Along with fan-favorite giveaways, including 10 different pint glasses and three t-shirt designs, a new batch of merchandise will be given away, including a beanie cap (April 20), premium car shade (May 11) and a crossbody bag (June 15).
Themed nights return to Modern Woodmen Park with Christmas in July on July 2 and Halloween with the Bandits on August 25. In addition to the fun, the River Bandits will also be hosting game-worn jersey auctions to support local nonprofits, including Vera French on May 31 for Mental Health Awareness Night and Hand in Hand on Disabilities Empowerment Night July 13.
A complete list of dates for all giveaways and weekly promotions can be found on the River Bandits website. Here's what to expect!
River Bandits 2024 Promotional Calendar
April
4/5: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota) | Deep Freeze Giveaway (Arona Home Essentials) | Magnet Schedule Giveaway (Access Systems)
4/6: River Bandits Scarf Giveaway (Smart Toyota)
4/7: Magnet Schedule Giveaway (Access Systems)
4/16: Pennant Giveaway #1 (Pepsi of Davenport)
4/17: Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
4/18: Pint Glass Giveaway #1 (Planet 93.9) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
4/19: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota)
4/20: Beanie Giveaway (Planet 93.9)
4/21: Sunglasses Giveaway (Primetime Apparel)
May
5/7: Pennant Giveaway #2 (Pepsi of Davenport)
5/8: Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
5/9: Pint Glass Giveaway #2 (Palm Springs Bottled Water) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
5/10: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota)
5/11: Car Shade Giveaway (Red Hot Chicago)
5/12: Super Soft T-Shirt Giveaway #1 (Gnar City Clothing)
5/21: Pennant Giveaway #3 (Pepsi of Davenport)
5/22: Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
5/23: Pint Glass Giveaway #3 (Another Round) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts | Military Appreciation Night (Frito-Lay)
5/24: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota)
5/25: Bucket Hat Giveaway (Hy-Vee)
5/26: Memorial Day Weekend Fireworks! | 9 Mini Fridges Given Away (Budweiser)
5/28: Pennant Giveaway #4 (Pepsi of Davenport)
5/29: Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
5/30: Pint Glass Giveaway #4 (Performance Food Group) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
5/31: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota) | Mental Health Awareness Night & Jersey Auction (Vera French)
June
6/1: Bobble Truck Giveaway (Iowa 80 Truckstop)
6/2: T-Shirt Giveaway (Move Over Project) | Hy-Vee Family Sunday
6/11: Pennant Giveaway #5 (Pepsi of Davenport)
6/12: Half Price Ticket Night (Modern Woodmen) | Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
6/13: Pint Glass Giveaway #5 (Big Grove Brewery) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts | Pride Night (The Project of the Quad Cities)
6/14: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota) | John Deere Weekend
6/15: Crossbody Bag Giveaway (QC Airport) | John Deere Weekend
6/16: Super Soft T-Shirt Giveaway #2 (Gnar City Clothing) | John Deere Weekend
July
7/1: Fireworks! | Hy-Vee Family Monday
7/2: Pennant Giveaway #6 (Pepsi of Davenport) | Christmas in July
7/3: Red, White & Boom!!
7/9: Pennant Giveaway #7 (Pepsi of Davenport)
7/10: Fireworks! | QCBR & Epic Stone Night | Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
7/11: Pint Glass Giveaway #6 (WLLR) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
7/12: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota) | Silly Pint Giveaway (Milan Medical Group)
7/13: Joe Musgrove Bobblehead Giveaway (Mediacom) | Disabilities Empowerment Night & Jersey Auction (Hand in Hand)
7/14: T-Shirt Giveaway (TBK Bank)
7/23: Pennant Giveaway #8 (Pepsi of Davenport)
7/24: Free Admission and Soft Toss Ball Giveaway (Modern Woodmen) | Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
7/25: Pint Glass Giveaway #7 (Big 106.5) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
7/26: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota) | Disabilities Awareness Night & Food Drive (QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition)
7/27: Kolten Wong Bobblehead Giveaway (Bally's)
7/28: Super Soft T-Shirt Giveaway #3 (Gnar City Clothing)
August
8/6: Pennant Giveaway #9 (Pepsi of Davenport)
8/7: Half Price Ticket Night (Modern Woodmen) | Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
8/8: Pint Glass Giveaway #8 (Big Grove Brewery) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
8/9: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota)
8/10: Jersey Lunch Bag Giveaway (Pepsi of Davenport)
8/11: Free GA Ticket w/ School Supply Donation (One Step Printing) | $2 Hot Dogs & $2 Carousel Rides (One Step Printing)
8/20: Pennant Giveaway #10 (Pepsi of Davenport)
8/21: Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
8/22: Pint Glass Giveaway #9 (Another Round) | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
8/23: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota)
8/24: Framber Valdez Bobblehead Giveaway (Mediacom)
8/25: Team Poster Giveaway (Dippin’ Dots) | Halloween with the River Bandits
September
9/3: Pennant Giveaway #11 (Pepsi of Davenport)
9/4: Free Ferris Wheel & Carousel Rides + Copa de la Diversión (Group O)
9/5: Pint Glass Giveaway #10 | $2 Domestic Beer Drafts
9/6: Fireworks! (Smart Toyota)
9/7: Matt Carpenter Bobblehead (Mediacom) | Free Amusements for Military (Pepsi of Davenport)
9/8: BIGGEST GIVEAWAY OF THE YEAR!!!