Mississippi River
The Tug Fest
08/12/2010 (All day) - 08/14/2010 (All day)
Category: River Event
Location
LeClaire, IA
United States
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Tug Fest between LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Ill. The two towns stretch a 680-pound, 2,400-foot rope across the Mississippi River for the ultimate tug of war. (Over 23 years, the score is Illinois 13, Iowa 10.) There's also a parade, fireworks, children's games, concerts and carnival rides. Aug. 12-14.