Port Byron, Illinois: Tug Fest - East Side of Mississippi River Tug-of-war
Unique competition pits two states on opposite banks of the Mississippi River against each other in an annual tug-of-war. Illinois currently leads Iowa 19 to 11.
- Address:
- Cherry St., Port Byron, IL
- Directions:
- Just north of where I-80 crosses the Mississippi River. The rope crosses the river at the town docks on Cherry St.
- Hours:
- Once a year in mid-August. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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You need to visit while it's happening. Otherwise it's just another spot on the river.
[Mary, 07/31/2016]Every year, as part of a weekend-long street fair, the good folks of Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa, throw a big rope across the Mississippi River and have a tug-of-war between the two states. TugFest takes place in mid-August.
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In 2016 the big event is Saturday Aug 13, 12-3. "No coolers, pets, or weapons allowed at Tug Fest"