Join us for Cars & Coffee, sightseeing cruises on the Twilight Riverboat, special wine tastings, live music outdoors, fun events at the Library, and much more! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining, too. Be sure and browse the "save the date" section at the end of this e-news and start making plans to
#VisitLeClaire all year! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at:
www.visitleclaire.com. It's all there in LeClaire!
JULY
Thursday, July 13, 6pm: Wine With Friends at Faithful Pilot. Bring your favorite bottle to share with all! No Corkage Fee. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15, 8am-4pm:
Expressions in Threads Fabriganza. This sale is so huge they have to rent another building! Join them at the LeClaire Civic Center, 127 South Cody Road for special fabric groupings at $4, $6 and $8 per yard. Finish the bolt and get an additional $1 off per yard! They'll have marked down wide backings, panels and more! 563-289-1447.
Friday, July 14: Blue Iguana's Drink of the Day is the Wanna Iguana for $4!
Friday, July 14, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room has live music by the Rose 'N Thorns in their courtyard.
Friday, July 14, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Daniel Stratman.
Friday, July 14, 8-11pm: Live music at Green Tree Brewery with Doug Brundies' Big Acoustic Show.
Saturday, July 15, 8-10am: Cars and Coffee on the Levee.
Bring your favorite ride (any make, model, and year; two, three or four wheels) and join other vehicle enthusiasts on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Be sure to grab coffee & donuts when you get to town. Weather permitting, first in, first parked; no pre-registration. For more information: http://bit.ly/2sy8bJq
Saturday, July 15: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
$16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-1/2 hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, Iowa. Trip includes captivating Captain's narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to:
https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
Saturday, July 15, 4-7pm: The Mississippi River Distilling Co.'s Cody Road Cocktail House has music by Gary Pearson & Rob Dahms of the Night People and food from Crane & Pelican.
Saturday, July 15, 8-11pm: Live music at Green Tree Brewery by the Blackstone's Acoustic Trio.
Wednesday, July 19: Blue Iguana is celebrating National Daiquiri Day! Choose any flavor 24oz $5 or 16oz / $3!
Thursday, July 20, 6pm: Wine Dinner at Faithful Pilot. 4 Course Wine Dinner with Garage Wine Co. $50 per person. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Friday, July 21: Blue Iguana's Drink of the Day is the Cody Road for $4!
Friday, July 21, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room has live music by the Flash in a Pan in their courtyard.
Friday, July 21, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Dan Peart.
Saturday, July 22, 4-7pm: The Mississippi River Distilling Co.'s Cody Road Cocktail House has music by Bobby Ray Bunch & Brad Love and food from Faithful Pilot.
Sunday, July 23, 3-5pm: Wine tasting at Faithful Pilot. 15 wines and snacks for $15. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Monday, July 24: It's National Tequila Day! What better reason to join
Blue Iguana for your favorite tequila cocktail!
Tuesday, July 25, 5-7pm: Join
129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
Thursday, July 27, 6pm: Join Faithful Pilot for Tony's Wine Class. Big Wines from Little Known Grapes. 4 Flights; $35 per person. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Friday, July 28: Blue Iguana's Drink of the Day is the Mango Madness Margarita! 24 oz. $8 / 16 oz. $6 (all day).
Friday, July 28, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room has live music by the Jordan Danielsen in their courtyard.
Friday, July 28, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Lewis Knudsen.
Saturday, July 29, 4-7pm: The Mississippi River Distilling Co.'s Cody Road Cocktail House has music by Ryan Burchett & The Moonshiners and food from Bierstube.
Sunday, July 30: Raspberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are $3 each today at
Blue Iguana. Happy Cheesecake Day!
Join in on the fun at the LeClaire Community Library in July!
- Wednesday, July 12, 1:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Sew Cool. Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Now is your chance! Check out the latest Tinker Lab station and learn how to sew using a machine and your hands. Drop in throughout the month to see a T-Shirt quilt progress with Karen, a Friend of the Library.
- Wednesday, July 12, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Crafternoon. Make a new craft every week at the library! This drop-in program is fun for all ages. Join them every Wednesday in July from 3-4pm.
- Thursday, July 13, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. An experience-based toddler art program to listen to a story, play, create, & grow with a variety of fun materials. Best for ages 10 months-3 years, though all are welcome. Join them every Thursday morning in July at 10:30am.
- Thursday, July 13, 3:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Jumpstart Kindergarten. Is your little one going into Kindergarten? Drop in on this fun, self-guided workshop to practice important kindergarten readiness skills! Every Thursday in July from 3:30-5:30pm.
AUGUST
Friday, August 4, 5-Midnight: First Friday in LeClaire. Celebrate First Friday every month of the year! Enjoy fun, food, live music, and shopping in downtown LeClaire! Some shops open late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants.
- Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm.
- Aunt Hattie's is open late.
- Bela is open until 8pm with food and drink samples.
- Blue Iguana - Salsa Night and drink specials.
- Faithful Pilot has live music 8-11pm.
- Green Tree Brewery has live music from 8-11pm.
- Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House has live music by Gary Pearson & Rob Dahms of the Night People and Free First Friday food samples from 5-8 pm.
- Razzleberries is open late.
- The Shameless Chocoholic is open until 8pm.
- Steventon's Sunset Concert with is from 6-9pm.
- Wide River Winery Tasting Room has live music in their courtyard.
Saturday, August 5, 9am-3pm: The Heartland British Auto Fest is on the Levee with all British cars! For more information, go to www.qcbac.com
Thursday-Saturday, August 10-12: Tug Fest. For more information, go to
www.tugfest.com
Friday, August 18, 8pm: Laugh in LeClaire at The Black Watch Room, 3851 195th Streetfeaturing Jim Petersen (emcee) and comedians Josh Alton and Bobby Ray Bunch. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30pm with pizza and appetizer menus available. Laughs start at 8pm. $10 in advance, $12 day of the show. Reserve tickets by calling The Black Watch Room at 563-332-5072.
Saturday, August 19: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
$16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-1/2 hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, Iowa. Trip includes captivating Captain's narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to:
https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
Saturday, August 26, 8am-4pm: Vettes on the River. Join us for a huge all-Corvette car show on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire! For more information, go to
www.vettesontheriver.com
2017 Save the Date!
August
4 First Friday
5 Heartland British Auto Fest
10-12 Tug Fest
TBD Cars & Coffee
19 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
26 Vettes on the River
September
1 First Friday
16 Trivia at Civic Center
TBD Cars & Coffee
TBD Dogtoberfest
16 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm
16 Twilight Dinner Cruise with Chamber
October
6 First Friday
8 Apple Fest
21 Trivia at Civic Center
21 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
28 Witches' Walk & Costume Parade
November
3 First Friday
18 Trivia at Civic Center
25 Small Business Saturday
December
1 First Friday
1-3 Christmas in LeClaire
2 Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run/Walk
2 First Saturday
