Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show
Wed, Aug 26 , 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm View More Dates
5000 44th Street
Rock Island, IL ,
Rock Island,
IL
61201
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer until the Sunday after Labor Day weekend.
The Backwater Gamblers perform free water ski shows every Sunday and Wednesday at 6:30 pm on the Rock River in Rock Island, Illinois. The shows begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer until the Sunday after Labor Day weekend, with bonus shows on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. The shows last approximately one hour with an additional 15-20 minute intermission in which donations are accepted.
More Upcoming Dates
- Sun, Aug 30, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Wed, Sep 2, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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