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Quad City Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Art will return to Village of East Davenport

By Linda Cook,

10 hours ago

A two-day art festival will feature more than 75 artists, live music, food, family activities and the presentation of the 2026 Harley Award, according to a news release.

Quad City Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Art returns to Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport on Saturday, Sept. 19, and Sunday, Sept. 20, bringing together more than 75 visual artists for one of the Quad Cities’ longest-running fine art festivals.

For two days, the riverfront park will be filled with original artwork, live music, food and drinks, children’s activities and opportunities to meet artists from throughout the region and beyond. Festival hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday.

Beyond the artist booths, festivalgoers can enjoy live performances throughout the weekend from Mo Carter, Soultru, Angela Meyer, David G. Smith, David G. Smith & Friends, and Bethann Heidgerken.

The Children’s Activity Tent, presented by artsBASICS, will invite young festival-goers to create and trade their own miniature works of art. Food and refreshments will also be available from Knight’s Pizza, Arely's Food Truck, Bayside Bistro, Fizz & Freez, and Cedar Ridge Distillery & Wines.

Visitors can pick up a hand-painted wine glass by Dee Schricker and take it to the Cedar Ridge booth for a $4 wine, or grab the official 2026 Riverssance t-shirt featuring “Beetle Battle” by Spotlight Artist Morgan Daniel.

Admission is $5 each day or $8 for a weekend pass; free students 18 and younger. The entry is at 11th Street, with parking on Mound Street across River Drive. Handicapped parking is available near the gates.

For the complete artist lineup, entertainment schedule, festival information, and updates, visit here.

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