Le Claire Tug Fest

Aug
6–8

Over 35,000 people view this spectacular and only tug-of-war across the longest river in the U.S.A. Rope stretches between Le Claire, Iowa and Port Byron, Ill. and 10, or more, teams pull 2,700ft and 680lb of rope spanning the Mississippi River. Festivals on both sides of the river with live music, entertainment, children’s activities, food, crafts, fireworks.

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Aug 6 – Aug 8
Admission
Admission is Free Thursday and $5 FRI. and SAT. (under 12 is FREE!)
Phone
563-676-1579
Website
tugfest.com

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