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THIS WEEKEND'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
From live music, festivals, art openings, and so much more - Dubuque is home to year-round events. Discover what is happening in Dubuque, Iowa this weekend!
Rest of September.
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Sep 24 - Sep 1
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Sep 24 - Aug 31
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Sep 26 - Dec 18
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Sep 26
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Sep 26
Arts + Culture
An African Journey
Sep 26
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Sep 26 - Sep 27
Community Events
Dyersville Downtown Market
Sep 27 - Nov 27
Community Events
Clarke University Homecoming
Sep 27 - Sep 29
Art Gallery Opening
New Exhibition Opening & Member Preview
Sep 27
Culinary
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Sep 28
Festivals
Quad Con
Sep 28
All Day Fall Cruise from Le Claire, IA to Dubuque, IA
Sep 30
October
Fall Shows it's Colors Along the Limestone Bluffs
Fall is one of the prettiest times to visit #WhereIowaStarted. Situated at the bottom of Fenelon Place Elevator, the world's shortest steepest railway that crawls up to a three state view a top a bluff, is the Tri-State's Largest Chili Cook Off. Taste some of the best chili from the area's best chefs at this local favorite event.
FEATURED EVENT
Tri-State’s Largest Chili Cook-Off
MORE EVENTS IN October
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Oct 1 - Sep 8
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Oct 1 - Sep 7
Fall Foliage Cruise from Dubuque, IA to Prairie du Chien, WI
Oct 1
Community Events
Social Hour at Steeple Square
Oct 2
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Oct 3 - Dec 25
Fall Cruise from Prairie du Chien, WI to Dubuque, IA
Oct 3
November
Explore the Area's Agricultural Roots
With vast farm land surrounding the modern landscape of Dubuque, one event brings the agricultural past to the present through a display of unique farm toys at the National Farm Toy Show. Called the 'grandaddy' of all toy shows, this event spans three locations with a free shuttle. Visit the National Farm Toy Museum to explore even more farm toy goodness.
FEATURED EVENT
National Farm Toy Show
MORE EVENTS IN November
Community Events
National Farm Toy Show
Nov 1 - Nov 3
Community Events
National Farm Toy Show
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Nov 1
December
Bright Lights of Winter
Each holiday season, Louis Murphy Park sparkles with the light display of Reflections in the Park. Grab the family, hop in your car and set the radio to holiday tunes as you explore the dazzling displays.
FEATURED EVENT
Reflections in the Park
MORE EVENTS IN December
Kids + Family
Scuba Santa
Dec 1
Kids + Family
Scuba Santa
Dec 1
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Dec 3 - Nov 10
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Dec 3 - Nov 9
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Dec 5 - Feb 26
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Dec 5
January
New Year, Fresh Starts
Full of new promise, the year starts off bright and cheery with chilly days out and cozy nights in. Enjoy the family friendly Ice Fest at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. This event is three days of activities inside and out including snow sculpting, ice harvesting, crafts and games.
MORE EVENTS IN January
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jan 2 - Mar 25
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Jan 2
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jan 3
February
Winter Marches On with Live Music and Craft Brews
Temps outside may be cold but events like Dubuque on Ice Brewfest will warm you up. The event is a celebration of the best craft breweries, artisan cheese, craft distilleries, chocolate, cider companies, specialty sausage and more. Enjoy sampling a variety of unique craft beer and specialty food while enjoying live music. This event is so popular - it tends to sell out each year. Cheers to craft beer!
MORE EVENTS IN February
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Feb 1
Culinary
Winter Farmers’ Market
Feb 1
Holiday + Seasonal
Winter Farmers’ Market
Feb 1
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Feb 6 - Apr 29
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Feb 6
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Feb 7
March
Hit the Live Music Scene #WhereIowaStarted
Get ready for spring by getting out and about. Check out Dubuque's live music scene at Five Flags Center with Brothers Osborne and special guest Ruston Kelly. Known for their “distinctive sound combining classic country and hints of soul” (The Washington Post), Brothers Osborne have earned high praise for their dynamic live show while previously touring with the likes of Eric Church, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert.
MORE EVENTS IN March
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Mar 5 - May 27
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Mar 5
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Mar 6
April
Light's, Camera, April
Roll out the red carpet - it's time for the annual Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. This festival brings film makers and enthusiast for a series of viewings, panels, and red carpet worthy events. It's also been voted by Movie Maker magazine as one of the 'Top 50 Film Festival'.
MORE EVENTS IN April
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Apr 2 - Jun 24
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Apr 3
May
Foodie Lovers Unite for Food Truck Friday!
Walk, bike, or drive to Washington Park where food trucks will line the streets ready to celebrate the end of the week with you.Brought to you by Travel Dubuque, this event takes places every second Friday, May through October, at the heart of #whereiowastarted and will feature area food trucks with yummy street food.
MORE EVENTS IN May
Arts + CultureCommunity EventsFestivalsKids + FamilySports + Recreation
TorqueFest
May 1 - May 2
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 1
Theater
A Grand Reveal
May 2
June
Kick off Summer with a Party in the Port
Summer heat is kicking in and so is the festival season. Get ready for 2 nights of national acts with Clint Black, Steve Miller Band and Marty Stuart at America's River Festival. Music and folks from around the country fill the Port of Dubuque for a one-of-a-kind experience for this award winning festival.
MORE EVENTS IN June
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jun 4 - Aug 26
Festivals
Summer Farm Toy Show
Jun 5
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Jun 5
July
Iconic Americana is in Full Swing #WhereIowaStarted
July kicks off with Fourth of July celebrations - complete with fireworks and a one-of-a-kind air show. It wraps up with the 66th annual Dubuque County Fair where the Midwest shines with fair food, live music, and a whole lot of fun.
MORE EVENTS IN July
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jul 2 - Sep 23
Arts + Culture
Sequel Saturday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Art Gallery
Jul 4
Arts + Culture
Sequel Saturday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Art Gallery
Jul 4
Community Events
Sequel Saturday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Art Gallery
Jul 4
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jul 9 - Sep 30
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Jul 16 - Oct 7
August
Take a Bite Out of Dubuque's Culinary Scene
August starts off with a Dubuque favorite - Taste of Dubuque. Sample the area's best food from a variety of the best restaurants around. Craft beer, drinks and music are also on tap for this event you won't want to miss.
MORE EVENTS IN August
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Aug 6 - Oct 28
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 7
Arts + Culture
Sequel Saturday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Art Gallery
Aug 8
September
Experience the Magic of Baseball Labor Day Weekend
Rediscover America’s favorite pastime as legends from the world of sports & film come together on Labor Day weekend for a game of catch at the iconic Field of Dreams Movie Site.Watch as the Field’s famous Ghost Players emerge from the corn and entertain the crowd with their on-field antics.
MORE EVENTS IN September
Culinary
Dyersville Farmer’s Market
Sep 3 - Nov 25
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
Community Events
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
Kids + Family
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Sep 4
Arts + Culture
Sequel Saturday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Art Gallery
Sep 5