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Port Byron

Looking for events or things to do in Port Byron, IL? This small village on the Mississippi River offers a relaxed, community-focused scene. For a wider variety of entertainment, residents often head to the larger Quad Cities area, just a short drive away.

• The heart of local activity is along the Mississippi riverfront, where spots like Tuggers host live music and community get-togethers.
• Port Byron's signature event is the Great River Tug Fest, an annual three-day festival that draws big crowds for its unique cross-river tug-of-war.
• A short drive into the Quad Cities unlocks bigger venues like The Rust Belt for concerts or The Spotlight Theatre for its long-running weekly ComedySportz show.