Big Boys and Toys expo this weekend

By Times Staff | Friday, May 09, 2008

Big boys still love their toys, and they can dream big dreams at an event this Saturday in Davenport.

Motorcycle equipment, RVs, ATVs, grills, golf equipment and more will be on display at the Big Boys & Toys expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Orthopaedic Specialists Sports Complex, 5003 N. Brady St.

The event, sponsored by the Quad-City Times, Quad-City Satellite and Lujack’s Northpark Auto Plaza, will feature more than 30 vendor booths, food and live music. Admission is free.

In addition, mixed-martial arts fighter Jens Pulver will conduct a demonstration at 1 p.m. Later, the Extreme Challenge 96 bouts will take over the complex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with bouts beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets for that event are $25 to $60 and are available at the complex and Hy-Vee Food Stores.

During the day, free shuttle buses will run every 15 minutes from NorthPark Mall from 9:45 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.