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Antique Spectacular Vintage Market
Shop all weekend at the Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, now in Dubuque, Iowa. With Vendors gathering from across the country to present one of Iowas’s premier antique and vintage collectibles…
in 8 hours
Arts + Culture
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Classics 4 On Water
A musical celebration of rivers, oceans, and fountains! Visiting composer Steve Heitzig has devoted his professional career to composing works that inspire a connection to the nature, and his piece…
in 13 hours
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 March.
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Mar 26 - Mar 3
Theater
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 28
Theater
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 28
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Theater
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 29
Theater
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 29
Theater
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Mar 29
Community Events
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 29
Community Events
Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show
Mar 30
Culinary
Winter Farmers’ Market
Mar 30
Theater
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 30
Sports + Recreation
Fighting Saints vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
Mar 30
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 30
Theater
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Mar 30
Arts + Culture
30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind
Mar 30
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'.
FEATURED EVENT
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
MORE EVENTS IN April
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Apr 2 - Mar 10
Theater
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Apr 3
Arts + Culture
Spring Praise Band and Gospel Choir Concert
Apr 3
Community Events
Dueling Dog World Championships
Apr 4 - Apr 7
Theater
Sister Robert Anne’s Cabaret Class
Apr 4
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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.
FEATURED EVENT
Food Truck Friday
MORE EVENTS IN May
Culinary
Mac and Cheese Fest Dubuque
May 2
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
May 2 - May 3
Arts + Culture
TorqueFest
May 3 - May 4
Community Events
First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art
May 3
Gallery Opening
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
May 3
Performances
Lyrics Alive
May 3
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.
FEATURED EVENT
America’s River Festival
MORE EVENTS IN June
Culinary
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Jun 1
Theater
Fly-by-Night Productions “Shipwrecked!”
Jun 1
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Jun 4 - May 12
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Jun 6
Theater
Rent School Edition
Jun 6
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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.
FEATURED EVENT
Dubuque County Fair
MORE EVENTS IN July
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Jul 2 - Jun 9
Theater
Fly-by-Night Productions “Shipwrecked!”
Jul 2
Holiday + Seasonal
Dubuque Fireworks & Air Show Spectacular
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Holiday + Seasonal
Dyersville Independence Day Celebration
Jul 3
Community Events
Fourth of July Ice Cream Social
Jul 4
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Jul 4
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.
FEATURED EVENT
Taste of Dubuque
MORE EVENTS IN August
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Aug 1
Community Events
Taste of Dubuque
Aug 1
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Aug 2
Culinary
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Aug 3
Along the River
Port of Dubuque Marina’s Annual Lighted Boat Parade
Aug 3 - Aug 4
September
Hit the Mississippi River for the Last Days of Summer
Summer is coming to a close with the return of routines and school days. Celebrate the last moments of the season with the Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival. Located at A.Y. McDonald Park, this event features teams who battle it out for a spirited race along the Mississippi River.
FEATURED EVENT
Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival
MORE EVENTS IN September
Community Events
Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge
Sep 3 - Aug 11
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Sep 5
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Sports + Recreation
Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival
Sep 6 - Sep 8
Arts + Culture
First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art
Sep 6
Culinary
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Sep 7
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
Culinary
Dyersville Farmers’ Market
Oct 3
Culinary
Baconfest
Oct 3
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Arts + Culture
First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art
Oct 4
Arts + Culture
First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery
Oct 4
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
Arts + Culture
Jazz Jam
Nov 7
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