LeClaire is OPEN, so come on out and enjoy First Friday, Citywide Garage Sales, Food Truck Fight, and much more. Also find Rock Star Bingo, live music, wine tastings, and fresh merchandise at the shops! There are plenty of great spots to wine, dine, tour and shop every day in LeClaire. Be sure to browse the whole newsletter and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire today! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at:
www.visitleclaire.com.
June
Now - June 9: Dwellings' Spring Market Sale -
20% OFF storewide. Hurry in for best selection!
Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8pm: Drift Away Studio's Swarovski Crystal Jewelry Class.
Create a pair of swarovski crystal earrings and coordinating necklace for only $35. Options include silver, gold and brass settings.
https://www.driftawaystudio.com/s/shop
Friday & Saturday, June 7 & 8: LeClaire Citywide Garage Sales.
Great sales all over town! For more information, check out the Facebook event: "LeClaire Citywide Garage Sale, June 7-8, 2019".
Download Garage Sale List | Download Map of LeClaire
Find hard copies of the list and map starting on June 3 at:
* The LeClaire Information Center, 117 South Cody Road; open 10am-4pm.
* The LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street; open 10am-8pm, Mon.-Thurs., 10am-5pm, Fri., and 10am-2pm, Sat.
* LeClaire City Hall, 325 Wisconsin Street; open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri.
Friday, June 7, 5-11pm: First Friday Celebration.
Enjoy live music, shops open late, food and drink specials and more!
Antique Archaeology
is open until 6pm.
Bela has food and drink samples until 7pm.
Blue Iguana
has
Salsa Night with DJ Flacko.
The Faithful Pilot, 8-11pm:
Live music by Craig Michael Smith.
Grasshoppers
is open late.
Green Tree Brewery, 8-11pm:
Live music.
LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
will be open late.
Mississippi River Distilling Company:
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5-8pm: Free food samples with Chef Steph of Big Peach BBQ Pork.
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5-8pm: Free cocktail sample of the month with their Big Peach Liqueur.
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7-10pm: Live music by Lojo Russo.
Razzleberries
is open late.
The Shameless Chocoholic
is open until 7pm.
Steventon's
has live music by Douglas & Tucker from 6-9pm.
Wide River Winery Tasting Room, 5-8pm:
Live music by The Ripplers in their courtyard. The Ripplers are an acoustic trio which has been performing together since 2008 and features veteran Clinton County, Iowa musicians. With an emphasis on traditional string band arrangements, songs from centuries ago.
Saturday, June 8, 8-11am: Annual Youth Fishing Derby
for 12 and under sponsored by the Snow Masonic Lodge 44 AF & AM in LeClaire. This is a FREE event with prizes and giveaways. It's held at Lost Grove Lake in the parking lot on 240th Ave./Wells Ferry Rd. Fishing starts at 8am and ends at 11am.
Saturday, June 8, 5-8pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music on the patio by Sean Kistler.
June 8-16: Quad Cities Museum Week .
Area museums welcome visitors for a week-long adventure of fun activities, great discoveries, and exploration. There are so many new things to learn and so much history to explore in the Quad Cities with 17 unique museums participating.
At LeClaire's Buffalo Bill Museum, check out the new one room school house exhibit, the kids' scavenger hunt, adults' treasure hunt, and fun geocache!
Sunday, June 9: Blue Iguana
is celebrating National Child's Day! Kids eat FREE with a purchase of an adult entrée.
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30-8pm: Natural Stone Charm Bracelet Class.
Create a custom natural stone charm bracelet. If you are curious about natural stones and their meanings, this class is for you. We will review stone meanings and benefits and you will also receive a packet with individual stone information.
Friday, June 14, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has live music by Amber & Adam Beck. Two well-schooled musicians that will please just about any music lover. Adam and Amber have opened up for many national touring groups such as Tommy James, REO Speedwagon, Starship, and Bad Company.
Friday, June 14, 6-9pm: Steventon's
has live music by Jordan Danielsen on their deck with a wonderful river view.
Saturday, June 15, 8-11am: Cars & Coffee -
Bring your favorite ride to the beautiful riverfront Levee in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Be sure to grab coffee & donuts in LeClaire before heading to the Levee. Weather permitting, first in, first parked. Find "Cars and Coffee LeClaire" on Facebook for updates.
Saturday, June 15, 11am, 1pm, 3pm: Riverboat Twilight 1-1/2 hour Sightseeing Cruises.
Advance tickets and information can be found at:
http://riverboattwilight.com/
Saturday, June 15, 5-8pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music on the patio by Black Velvet.
Friday, June 21, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has live music by Rob & Gary from The Night People. Robert Dahms and Gary Pearson have been friends and played music together for more than 50 years. They're part of the Quad Cities' legendary band The Night People, who their fans helped elect to the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! They've opened for hundreds of big time acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Herman's Hermits, Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer, Tommy James, the Beach Boys and the Yards Birds to name a few.
Friday, June 21, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert
with live music by Lewis Knudsen.
Saturday, June 22, Noon-7pm: Food Truck Fight
on the Levee. Enjoy a wide variety from 16 food trucks, ice cold beer & beverage tent, live music, bounce houses, face painter, balloon animals and more! Each food truck will feature a $2 sample item in addition to their full menu, and you decide the winner by dropping your voting token off at your favorite truck. $5 general admission; VIP tickets available. Visit
www.foodtruckfight.com
for more details.
Saturday, June 22, 5-8pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music on the patio by Doug Brundies.
Thursday, June 27, 6pm: Faithful Pilot Wine Class.
The QC's only monthly wine & food educational experience is great for those who know wine - but better if you're just trying to know more. June is "Time in a Bottle - Aged Wines." 4 Flights $35. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Friday, June 28, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has live music by the Whoozdads. Whoozdads? is an acoustic quartet featuring veteran Quad Cities musicians Ron Wilson (bass, guitar), Tony Hoeppner (guitar, harmonica,) Rick Maddelien on Guitar, and Terry Hanson on Percussion. Feel good music is what they're all about.
Friday, June 28, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert
with live music by Bobby Ray Bunch.
Saturday, June 29, 5-8pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music on the patio by Ed James.
July
Friday, July 5, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has live music by Mo Carter & Company. Mo Carter & Company features Mo Carter on vocals/guitar/ukulele, Amy Foley on keys, Melinda Leasman on violin, and Andrew Ross on percussion. Together they create a beautiful blend of unique originals and creative covers. Like a freight train of energy, Mo Carter is known for her bold, soulful voice and charismatic live stage presence. This St. Louis native turned Quad Cities' staple has a dynamic stable of unique acoustic originals as well as a wide range of creative covers.
SAVE THE DATE:
July
5
First Friday
20
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
20
Cars & Coffee
August
2
First Friday
3
Heartland British Auto Fest
8-10
Tug Fest
17
Cars & Coffee
17
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
24
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
September
6
First Friday
21
Cars & Coffee
21
Trivia at Civic Center
21
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, 11am & 1pm
21
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Riverboat Twilight Dinner Cruise
October
4
First Friday
13
Apple Fest
19
Cars & Coffee
19
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
19
Trivia at Civic Center
26
Witches' Walk
November
1
First Friday
16
Trivia at Civic Center
23
Shop Small Saturday
December
6
First Friday
6-8
Christmas in LeClaire
7
Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k