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Events Near Maquoketa IA

First Shots

Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 9:00am
Davenport Guns LLC
Davenport, IA
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Freight House Farmers Market

Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 10:00am
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Davenport, IA
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Colona Memorial Day Festival

Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 12:00pm
Colona, IL
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Quad Cities Running Festival

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 7:00am
TBK Bank Sports Complex
Bettendorf, IA
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Bettendorf Farmers' Market

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 2:30pm
Bettendorf, IA
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Davenport Farmers Market

Monday, May 29, 2023 at 2:30pm
Davenport, IA
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East Moline Farmer's Market

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 8:00am
East Moline, IL
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Lyons Farmers Market

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 4:00pm
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Clinton, IA
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