BBQ & Books Fundraiser

Enjoy tasty BBQ while browsing for gently used books.  Eudell Watts III presents a family-friendly event in conjunction with Second Saturday, held in Arts Alley/Iconic Event Center. Caricatures, live music, games and prizes. 

Booksale portion: 10 am to 4 pm, no ticket required. 

BBQ Fundraiser: Noon to 4 pm. Purchase ticket to guarantee food and a seat inside the Iconic Events Center.  RSVP and pay via Eventbrite. Your ticket of $50 includes unlimited BBQ, fixings, and supplied drinks.  Raffles and 50/50 availlable - see an event volunteer! bit.ly/4meULd0

Limited walk-up menu & children's menu available at the event only while supplies last. 

Additional fun during the day: 

Silent auction includes a chance at tickets to a Chicago Blackhawks or White Sox game (date TBD,) beverage wagon, and more!

Free family games to play in the Arts Alley courtyard, plus: 

•    At noon -- Ballet Quad Cities presents Dance Me a Story performance of Vampirina Ballerina
•    At 1 pm - Local musician John Phillips performs 
•    Throughout day - Caricatures by Bill Douglas of Draw Me Bill (10 am to 11:30 am) and local artist Leo Kelly (Noon to 3 pm.) Caricature drawings available for a donation of just $10. 
 

All proceeds benefit the Lorene Evans Watts Children's Book Fund at the Rock Island Public Library. Sponsored by Rock Island Public Library Foundation.