Run-Walk Top Get a unique perspective of the Mississippi River as you walk or run across the Great River Bridge from Iowa to Illinois and back. This six-mile trek begins at the Port of Burlington and travels up Snake Alley before heading over the bridge. Spectators and participants alike will find this annual event fun and entertaining. Join the excitement Friday at the Great Road Race, held in conjunction with a Port of Burlington Friday Fest. Saturday, start your day at the Port with Kiwanis Pancake Day, then view top cyclists from all over the world as they race up Snake Alley, the world's crookedest street, as many as twenty times.
Prize money is awarded to top finishers.
June 17 Burlington Steamboat Days-American Music Festival Top National rock, country, pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, big band and oldies groups perform daily on outdoor stages. Other entertainment and events are held in Memorial Auditorium and the Port of Burlington building. This regional event attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually. Special days you don't want to miss are Kid's Day and Senior Citizen's Day. Other attractions include fireworks, a parade, Farrow Shows and lots of food.