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As the crisp autumn air sweeps through the city of Moline, Illinois, locals and tourists alike eagerly wait to explore all that fall has to offer. From harvest festivals and pumpkin patches to wine tastings and outdoor adventures, there is no shortage of events that capture Molines inviting, diverse, historic, innovative and dynamic nature.
One mustvisit event is the Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival (Riverside Park Drive & 5th Ave), where you can witness a breathtaking display of hot air balloons at sunrise or sunset an unforgettable sight to see as they float above River Actions Environmental Campus. Another signature event is Ya Maka My Weekend (100 19th St.), celebrating AfricanCaribbean culture with delicious food vendors offering jerk chicken or plantain chips while enjoying live reggae music from some of Iowas best musicians.
If youre looking for something more lowkey but equally funfilled activity head over to The Great Pumpkin Patch (8769 N. Pioneer Road). It offers everything from hayrides through beautiful fields ablaze with colorchanging leaves and mazes made out of cornfields perfect for families looking for a memorable weekend outing.
For beer lovers seeking adventure indoors if its chilly outside visit Bent River Brewing Company (1413 5th Ave.) where you can take part in sampling different types crafted beers brewed locally along with your favorite Rock Island Line Pizza slices thin crust pizza topped off with battered chicken breast bites dipped in buffalo sauce placed on melted blue cheese crumbles.
Lastly be sure not miss out on John Deere Pavilions annual Harvest Exhibit which includes interactive exhibits showcasing how John Deere equipment helps bring crops safely from seedbeds til winter during this time when farmers are bringing in their acres worth work having done over summer months!
These events are just a few examples of the many things that make Moline a mustvisit destination during fall. Whether youre looking for adventure, relaxation or something in between, there is no shortage of activities to choose from when exploring the charm of Moline.
Websites:
Quad Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival qcballoonfest.com
Ya Maka My Weekend yamakamyweekend.org
The Great Pumpkin Patch thegreatpumpkinpatch.com
Bent River Brewing Company bentriverbrewing.com
John Deere Pavilion Harvest Exhibit deere.co/harvestexhibit
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