Quad City Party Announcement: The 2026 Dwyer & Michaels Halloween Costume Ball
Every year, the Dwyer & Michaels crew throws one of the biggest Halloween parties in the Quad Cities, and this year is shaping up to be another night you won’t want to miss.
Grab your friends, start working on that costume, and get ready to party at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 24th!
Free Food and Cash Prizes At The QC's BIGGEST Halloween Party
The party kicks off at 6 p.m., and you won't have to worry about dinner because free food will be available from 6–9 p.m.
The real competition happens when the Quad Cities' best Halloween costumes walk across the stage during the Costume Parade. There will be $2,000 in total cash prizes, including first-place prizes for both individual and group costumes, plus prizes for the Top 10 costumes.
Live Music All Night Long Rocking The Halloween Ball
Of course, no Dwyer & Michaels party would be complete without live music.
This year’s lineup includes:
The bands will keep the party going all night while everyone shows off their costumes, grabs some food, and enjoys one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the Quad Cities.
Save the Date: Dwyer & Michaels Halloween Costume Ball
- Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa
- Saturday, October 24th 2026
- Doors open at 6 p.m.
- Free food from 6–9 p.m.
- $2,000 in Cash Prizes for best costumes
- Live music all night
Start planning that costume now. You could show up to the biggest Halloween party in the Quad Cities… and leave with some cold, hard cash!
Get Your Tickets To The Quad Cities' Biggest Halloween Party
- Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
- VIP Table for 8 is $200
Check out the fun pictures from the Halloween Ball last year, thanks to our photographer, Brad Foster.
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Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz
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