Every Thursday (Seasonal): Jefferson St. Farmers Market 4:30PM
The Jefferson St. Farmers Market offers the best local produce, baked goods, canned goods, plants, and crafts in the region, along with food vendors and live entertainment! The 2021 market will on Jefferson St. starting Thursday, May 6 and will run every Thursday from 4:30 to 7 PM through October 14.
300-500 Blocks of Jefferson St. Burlington, IA 52601
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JULY 31: BURLINGTON BEES vs NORMAL CORNBELTERS 5:30 PM
It’s fireworks night at Community Field! Get stung by the fun and cheer on your 2021 Burlington Bees as they take on the Normal Cornbelters!
Visit gobees.com for more details.
Community Field 2712 Mt. Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52655
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JULY 31: 5&V DOWNTOWN CINEMA 7:30 PM – Cars
Free event to attend for the whole family.
Looking for a fun way to spend summer evenings with friends and family? Then grab a lawn chair and join us at the “5 & V” – downtown Burlington’s outdoor theater! Movies are shown on the side of Drake Hardware & Software at Fifth and Valley Streets on selected evenings. There’s no admission, though donations are accepted.
The movies will start at dusk, but be sure to come down early for games and activities – and to pick out a choice spot.
Visit Downtown Burlington, Iowa on Facebook to find out what’s playing, or for updates in case of inclement weather.
The Incredibles: Friday, June 18, 2021, 7:30PM
Raya The Last Dragon: Friday, June 25, 2021, 7:30PM
Cars: Saturday, July 31,2021, 7:30PM
The Lorax: Friday, August 6, 2021, 7:30PM
Drake Hardware & Software 211 N 5th St, Burlington, IA 52601
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August 5-8: Snake Alley Festival of Film
August 5-7, 2021, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
August 8, 2021, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Snake Alley Festival of Film is dedicated to showcasing the best short films from around the world. Films will screen at the beautifully restored Capitol Theater in the heart of downtown Burlington, Iowa. The theater boasts state of the art equipment and can comfortably seat more than 350 people.
Snake Alley Festival of Film
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August 5-8: Riverfest Fort Madison
August 5, 2021, 5:05 PM – 11:55 PM – Lit | Blessid Union of Souls | Flannel | Battle of the Bands Riverfest Winner
August 6, 2021, 5:00 PM – 11:55 PM – Candlebox | Local H | Cole Hollow | 90’s Daughter
August 7, 2021, 4:00 PM – 11:55 PM – Theory of a Deadman | Blacktop Mojo | Burden of the Sky | Ghost of Judas
August 8, 2021, 4:00 PM – 11:55 PM – Saul | The Mendenhall Experiment | Stars in Toledo | Fidelio
RiverFest is a 4 day ROCK Festival on the banks of the Mississippi River in Fort Madison, Iowa. RiverFest takes place the first week of August every year.
Fort Madison Riverfront 600 Riverview Drive, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627
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AUGUST 6: 5&V DOWNTOWN CINEMA 7:30 PM – The Lorax
Free event to attend for the whole family.
Looking for a fun way to spend summer evenings with friends and family? Then grab a lawn chair and join us at the “5 & V” – downtown Burlington’s outdoor theater! Movies are shown on the side of Drake Hardware & Software at Fifth and Valley Streets on selected evenings. There’s no admission, though donations are accepted.
The movies will start at dusk, but be sure to come down early for games and activities – and to pick out a choice spot.
Visit Downtown Burlington, Iowa on Facebook to find out what’s playing, or for updates in case of inclement weather.
The Incredibles: Friday, June 18, 2021, 7:30PM
Raya The Last Dragon: Friday, June 25, 2021, 7:30PM
Cars: Saturday, July 31,2021, 7:30PM
The Lorax: Friday, August 6, 2021, 7:30PM
Drake Hardware & Software 211 N 5th St, Burlington, IA 52601
facebook.com/events/5VSummerSeries
August 14: Annual Old Couch Music Fest 6:00PM
Eric Pettit Lion
Hurricane Ruth
Flash in a Pan
Jonas Woodstock
For more information, visit burlingtoncapitoltheater.com
Capitol Theater of Burlington, 211 N 3rd St, Burlington
burlingtoncapitoltheater.com
August 27-28: BRE Summer Concert Series
Hello Dave: August 27, 2021, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Phil Vassar: August 28, 2021, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment is excited to announce the Summer Concert Series on the Burlington Riverfront, featuring national artists like Phil Vassar, Blackfoot and Winger plus FREE events with local favorites like Stars in Toledo, Stumptown and many more – and not just for one weekend: this event continues all summer long!
Only four shows will be ticketed events: Phil Vassar, with Hailey Whitters and Sequoia Drive on August 28 and Steelheart, with George Lynch and Mixtape on September 18. Tickets for these shows will be $100 for all four Saturdays or $35 for the night, and will include opening and main acts plus “side stage” entertainment before and after main stage acts. For these shows, gates will open at 6 PM and shows will start at 7 PM.
The rest of the Summer Concert Series events are free and open to the public. These include:
Hello Dave and Duke & The Band on the Fly, August 27
Harper and The Travis Reid Band, September 16
The Pork Tornadoes and Stars in Toledo, September 17
For these shows, gates will open at 5 PM and shows will start at 6 PM.
Tickets will be available at Burlington Memorial Auditorium Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com (or click the links on the BRE website).
For more information, visit burlingtonriverfront.org.
Burlington Riverfront
burlingtonriverfront.org
September 2-6: Midwest Old Threshers Reunion
Lorrie Morgan: September 2, 2021, 8:00 PM
Carly Pearce: September 3, 2021, 8:00 PM
Craig Morgan: September 4, 2021, 8:00 PM
Rodney Atkins: September 5, 2021, 8:00 PM
Five full Days of Steam Engines, Antique Cars & Trucks, Gas Engines, Tractors, Horses, and so much more! And the best part of them all is the Country Music Shows are FREE with your Admission!
For more information, visit www.oldthreshers.org
Midwest Old Threshers 405 E Threshers Rd, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641
www.oldthreshers.org
September 5: Randall’s Performance Truck War on 34 1:00PM
34 Raceway is a 3/8-mile, semi-banked, clay oval hosts weekly racing events through the spring, summer and fall. The track was built in 1966 by SamJack, Inc. and debuted on May 14th. The raceway has hosted numerous prestigious national events since it’s inception. One of the most notable events still going is the Slocum 50 late model race in honor & memory of the late, Brent Slocum. If you’re looking for side-by-side racing action and a family friendly atmosphere, 34 Raceway is your destination. We’ll sell you the entire seat, but you’ll only need the edge!
For more information, visit 34raceway.com
34 Raceway 10463 S Prairie Rd, West Burlington, IA 52655
34raceway.com
September 8-11: Tri-State Rodeo
The 2020 Tri-State Rodeo is set for action September 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. For years this premiere community event brings fast paced Rodeo action and top-name entertainment to Fort Madison, Iowa, and the C.E. Richards Arena.
For more information and a full list of events, visit www.tristaterodeo.org
Tri State Rodeo 2103 303rd Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627
www.tristaterodeo.org
September 16-18: BRE Summer Concert Series
Harper: September 16, 2021, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Pork Tornadoes: September 17, 2021, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Steelheart: September 18, 2021, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Burlington Riverfront Entertainment is excited to announce the Summer Concert Series on the Burlington Riverfront, featuring national artists like Phil Vassar, Blackfoot and Winger plus FREE events with local favorites like Stars in Toledo, Stumptown and many more – and not just for one weekend: this event continues all summer long!
Only four shows will be ticketed events: Phil Vassar, with Hailey Whitters and Sequoia Drive on August 28 and Steelheart, with George Lynch and Mixtape on September 18. Tickets for these shows will be $100 for all four Saturdays or $35 for the night, and will include opening and main acts plus “side stage” entertainment before and after main stage acts. For these shows, gates will open at 6 PM and shows will start at 7 PM.
The rest of the Summer Concert Series events are free and open to the public. These include:
Hello Dave and Duke & The Band on the Fly, August 27
Harper and The Travis Reid Band, September 16
The Pork Tornadoes and Stars in Toledo, September 17
For these shows, gates will open at 5 PM and shows will start at 6 PM.
Tickets will be available at Burlington Memorial Auditorium Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com (or click the links on the BRE website).
For more information, visit burlingtonriverfront.org.
Burlington Riverfront
burlingtonriverfront.org
October 9: Burlington Civic Music presents Gentri: The Gentlemen’s Trio 7:30PM
Burlington Civic Music celebrates its 91st year of providing a series of outstanding and varied programs to entertain, enrich, and educate audiences from Southeast Iowa and Western Illinois. Opening its first concert October 1924, artists first appeared in churches and schools. With the newly opened Burlington Memorial Auditorium in 1984, BCM found its new home venue.
For more information, visit burlcivicmusic.com
Burlington Memorial Auditorium
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