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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 August.
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 20 - Jul 28
Theater
Ain’t Retirement Grand
Aug 21
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Aug 22
Theater
Ain’t Retirement Grand
Aug 22
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Performances
Josh Yeltman at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 23
Theater
Ain’t Retirement Grand
Aug 23
Arts + Culture
Irish Hooley
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Theater
The Grand Opera House Presents A Grand Extravaganza
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Culinary
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Aug 24
Sports + Recreation
Bankston Banger Gran Fondo
Aug 24
Performances
Statue of Liberty at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 24
Theater
Ain’t Retirement Grand
Aug 24
Theater
Ain’t Retirement Grand
Aug 25
Arts + Culture
Rockin’ the Ridge at Sunset Ridge Winery
Aug 25
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 27 - Aug 4
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Aug 29
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Aug 29 - Aug 30
Performances
Joie Wales at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 30
Performances
Marty Raymon at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 30
Culinary
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Aug 31
Performances
Ben Dunegan and Todd McDonough at Riverboat Lounge
Aug 31
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.
FEATURED EVENT
Team of Dreams
MORE EVENTS IN September
Sports + Recreation
Team of Dreams
Sep 1
Arts + Culture
Rockin’ the Ridge at Sunset Ridge Winery
Sep 1
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Sep 3 - Aug 11
Community Events
Social Hour at Steeple Square
Sep 4
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Sep 5
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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
Along the River
Fall Foliage Cruise from Dubuque, IA to Prairie du Chien, WI
Oct 1
Community Events
Social Hour at Steeple Square
Oct 2
Along the River
Fall Cruise from Prairie du Chien, WI to Dubuque, IA
Oct 3
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Oct 3
Culinary
Baconfest
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
Sports + Recreation
Rumble By The River
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Culinary
Winter Farmers’ Market
Nov 2
Kids + Family
Dubuque Model Railroad Show
Nov 3
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Nov 5 - Oct 13
Performances
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live
Nov 5
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
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Dec 3 - Nov 10
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Dec 5
Holiday + Seasonal
A Merry Millwork Market
Dec 6
Art Gallery Opening
First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art
Dec 6
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Dec 6
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
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Jan 2
Sports + Recreation
Wendy’s Classic
Jan 4
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Jan 4
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Jan 9
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Jan 11
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Jan 16
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
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Feb 6
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Feb 8
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Feb 13
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Feb 15
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Feb 20
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
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Mar 5
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Mar 7
Sports + Recreation
Ride the Shamrock Bike Ride
Mar 10
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Mar 14
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Apr 4
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Apr 11
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Culinary
Winter Farmers Market
Apr 18
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
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.
FEATURED EVENT
Team of Dreams
MORE EVENTS IN September
Sports + Recreation
Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival
Sep 6 - Sep 8
Sports + Recreation
Dubuque Benefit Classic
Sep 14
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
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