October 5th 2025
THE COMMON CHORD
129 North Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801
Photos By | Andrew Jalbert
Travel + Parking
Parking | Free, two-hour on-street parking is available in many areas of downtown Davenport.
Public Lots are available nearby
For longer stays, consider the three parking ramps: Redstone,Harrison, and RiverCenter. These ramps cost $0.75 per hour.
Greyhound Bus | The trip from Des Moines to Dubuque takes as short as 7 hours 15 minutes and could cost as little as $75.39. The first bus departs at 8:15 am. Greyhound offers daily bus rides from Des Moines to Dubuque
Flights | Quad Cities International Airport.
If you are flying in to the MLI Airpot. You can take the local bus route to the Common Chord. It is approx. 90 Minutes.
Des Moines To Quad Cities Airport | Fly in on Friday and depart on Monday for a fun weekend getaway.
We ENCOURAGE carpooling and ride shares. If you’re local or staying nearby. Walking or riding your bike is also a wonderful way to explore the city before or after the festival.
LOCAL | There are a few local and beautifully airbnbs available find there listings with this link.
https://www.downtowndavenport.com/explore/stay
Hotels | The Current Iowa, Double Tree By Hilton Davenport, Hotel Blackhawk Autograph Collection.
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Yes! Bring you kids. Please be aware of any allergies they may have to products, goods or free samples.
This event is accessible for wheelchair users and anyone with disabilities. If you need further accommodations. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.
This event is for ALL ages. EVERYONE is welcome at this event.
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At this time we only allow service animals. Due to the nature of food and venue.
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No, you can visit every vendor for your free samples at ANYTIME.
We encourage you to plan to stay the whole day. Sip. Relax. Chill.
If the lines happen to be longer. Please remember our vendors are always doing the best they can. They are typically a one person or two person team.
Volunteers may be available to help assist you in any questions or concerns you may have during the event.