MUSCATINE, Iowa – The small parking lot on the downriver end of Riverside Park (playground area) will be closed to traffic Thursday-Friday (Sept. 28-29) for Almost Friday Fest® on the Muscatine riverfront. This is the final two events of the season for Almost Friday Fest® with the Mud Dogs Band performing 5-8 p.m. Thursday and the Monica Austin Ban 5-8 p.m. on Friday. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the free entertainment during the first week of fall.