Vintage Cars and Antiques Take Over Bend XPO Today
East Moline, IL · August 7, 2026
The weekend starts on a lively note along the riverfront as collectors and traders roll into town. Whether you are hunting for vintage treasures or keeping it casual, Friday brings plenty of energy across the area.
The Lead
Bend XPO is hosting the Rust Belt Americana Antique Swap & Auction through Saturday, drawing vintage car enthusiasts, antique pickers, and collectors from across the Midwest to the East Moline riverfront. Spearheaded by TV personality Rob Wolfe of American Pickers, the multi-day event features rows of swap-meet vendors, live auctions, and classic automobiles on display along Mississippi Parkway.
Beyond highlighting regional automotive history and rare Americana, the gathering directs event proceeds toward funding trade scholarships for local Quad Cities students entering vocational careers. Bidding sessions and vendor booths run throughout the day, providing both serious collectors and curious passersby an active Friday destination right on the water.
Local Pulse
East Moline 2040 Comprehensive Plan Open House Set City officials scheduled an August 19 public meeting at the library to gather resident input on 15-year growth goals.
Labor Day Parade Entries Open for Community Groups Local organizations and businesses can now register floats and marching groups for the September downtown procession.
Today's Outlook
- High 85°F · Low 68°F — Overcast
- Overcast skies keep the heat manageable, making for comfortable outdoor plans all day.
What's On Around Town
Rust Belt Americana Antique Swap & Auction Bend XPO, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Massive collection of vintage cars, rare collectibles, and live bidding.
Moline: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Prospect Park Auditorium, 7:30 PM Opening night for Quad City Music Guild's energetic summer musical comedy.
Davenport: Mississippi Valley Fair Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust St), 7:00 AM–11:00 PM Grandstand shows, fair food, livestock exhibits, and carnival rides all day.
Bettendorf: Live Music at The Tangled Wood The Tangled Wood (3636 Tanglewood Rd), 7:00 PM Free patio performance by Velvet Suns under the evening sky.
Spotlight & Story
- Bianca Sierra
- A United Township High School graduate, Bianca Sierra returned home to direct the East Moline Public Library on 16th Avenue after managing branch libraries across the river. She coordinates free public programming and expands daily technology access for local youth and families.
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