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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!

WEEKEND EVENTS

Rest of May.

History + Heritage

Mathias Ham Historic Site - Season Opening

May 27

Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge

May 28 - May 5

Dyersville Farmers’ Market

May 30

Jazz Jam

May 30 - May 31

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.

America’s River Festival

MORE EVENTS IN June

Dubuque Farmers’ Market

Jun 1

Theater

Fly-by-Night Productions “Shipwrecked!”

Jun 1

Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge

Jun 4 - May 12

Dyersville Farmers’ Market

Jun 6

Theater

Rent School Edition

Jun 6

Jazz Jam

Jun 6 - Jun 7

SEE ALL June EVENTS

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.

Dubuque County Fair

MORE EVENTS IN July

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

Fourth of July Ice Cream Social

Jul 4

Dyersville Farmers’ Market

Jul 4

SEE ALL July EVENTS

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.

Taste of Dubuque

MORE EVENTS IN August

Dyersville Farmers’ Market

Aug 1

Taste of Dubuque

Aug 1

Jazz Jam

Aug 1 - Aug 2

First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery

Aug 2

Dubuque Farmers’ Market

Aug 3

Along the River

Port of Dubuque Marina’s Annual Lighted Boat Parade

Aug 3 - Aug 4

SEE ALL August EVENTS

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.

Team of Dreams

MORE EVENTS IN September

Team of Dreams

Sep 1

Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge

Sep 3 - Aug 11

Dyersville Farmers’ Market

Sep 5

Jazz Jam

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival

Sep 6 - Sep 8

First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art

Sep 6

SEE ALL September EVENTS

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.

Tri-State’s Largest Chili Cook-Off

MORE EVENTS IN October

Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge

Oct 1 - Sep 8

Dyersville Farmers’ Market

Oct 3

Baconfest

Oct 3

Jazz Jam

Oct 3 - Oct 4

First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art

Oct 4

First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery

Oct 4

SEE ALL October EVENTS

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.

National Farm Toy Show

MORE EVENTS IN November

National Farm Toy Show

Nov 1 - Nov 3

Rumble By The River

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Winter Farmers’ Market

Nov 2

Kids + Family

Dubuque Model Railroad Show

Nov 3

Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge

Nov 5 - Oct 13

Jazz Jam

Nov 7

SEE ALL November EVENTS

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.

Reflections in the Park

MORE EVENTS IN December

Kids + Family

Scuba Santa

Dec 1

Tuesday Night Trivia at Riverboat Lounge

Dec 3 - Nov 10

Jazz Jam

Dec 5

Holiday + Seasonal

A Merry Millwork Market

Dec 6

Art Gallery Opening

First Fridays at Dubuque Museum of Art

Dec 6

First Friday Artist Demos at Outside the Lines Gallery

Dec 6

SEE ALL December EVENTS

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

Jazz Jam

Jan 2

Wendy’s Classic

Jan 4

Winter Farmers’ Market

Jan 4

Jazz Jam

Jan 9

Winter Farmers’ Market

Jan 11

Jazz Jam

Jan 16

SEE ALL January EVENTS

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

Winter Farmers’ Market

Feb 1

Jazz Jam

Feb 6

Winter Farmers’ Market

Feb 8

Jazz Jam

Feb 13

Winter Farmers’ Market

Feb 15

Jazz Jam

Feb 20

SEE ALL February EVENTS

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

Jazz Jam

Mar 5

Winter Farmers’ Market

Mar 7

Ride the Shamrock Bike Ride

Mar 10

Jazz Jam

Mar 12 - Mar 13

Winter Farmers’ Market

Mar 14

Jazz Jam

Mar 19 - Mar 20

SEE ALL March EVENTS

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

Jazz Jam

Apr 2 - Apr 3

Winter Farmers’ Market

Apr 4

Jazz Jam

Apr 9 - Apr 10

Winter Farmers’ Market

Apr 11

Jazz Jam

Apr 16 - Apr 17

Winter Farmers’ Market

Apr 18

SEE ALL April EVENTS

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