365ink Events
August 2024
Friday, August 30
Underground Sound Blues Trio
Friday, August 30 @ 6:30–9:30 PM
Stone Cliff Winery Star Event Room
Join Cameron Webb, Kyle Deschner, and Dylan Dickman for an evening of blues music. There will be a drawing for a 5-day mountain retreat vacation in Smith’s vacation home in Silverthorne, CO. Proceeds support Opening Doors. Limited seating. $18. 600 Star Brewery Dr. 563-583-6100 x203. stonecliffwinery.com.
Johnnie Walker
Friday, August 30 @ 7 PM
Off Shore Resort (Bellevue, IA)
Johnnie Walker has been entertaining audiences for decades. Johnnie provides more than just music; he brings his audience in and connects in a way that makes sure they’re having fun. His song catalog is extensive and covers many different genres to make sure every audience member hears something that they’ll love. Free. 4115 N Riverview St, Bellevue, IA. OffShoreResort.net.
Saturday, August 31
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
Saturdays through September: August 31 @ 7 AM–Noon
Saturdays in October: October 5 @ 8 AM–Noon
11th–13th and Iowa St
Iowa’s oldest farmers’ market offers a variety of produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, handmade goods, on-site prepared foods, and more. Browse booths from area farmers and vendors while enjoying live music from a variety of musicians. Rain or shine. 563-588-4400. DubuqueFarmersMarket.org.
Galena Farmers Market
Saturdays through October: August 31 @ 7 AM–Noon
Galena City Hall Parking Lot (Galena, IL)
Find seasonal produce, flowers, maple syrup, baked goods, re-purposed crafts, meat, roasted coffee beans, and more. Rain or shine. 101 Green St, Galena, IL. 563-542-0996. facebook.com/galenafarmersmarket.
Platteville Summer Farmer’s Market
Saturdays though October: August 31 @ 8 AM–Noon
Platteville City Park (Platteville, WI)
Find everything from delicious vegetables to a variety of flowers, great gift items to canned preserves, and just about everything in between. All of the products you’ll find are locally grown, harvested, or handmade by local vendors. 75 N Bonson St, Platteville, WI. 608-218-4374. PlattevilleFarmersMarketWI.com.
Dyersville Downtown Market
Last Saturday through September: August 31 @ 8 AM–Noon
3rd Ave SW and 3rd St, Dyersville, IA
Head to the grassy square between Xavier School and the north fork of the Maquoketa River to find a variety of local vendors, food trucks, live music, and activities. DyersvilleDowntownMarket.com.
Teddy Bear Hunt
Saturday, August 31 @ 10 AM–1:30 PM
Southwestern Wisconsin Chapter of the Izaak Walton League (Cuba City, WI)
A family “hunting license” includes a hot dog lunch for the entire family and a teddy bear, plus each child also wins a special prize. Enjoy a K9 demonstration with K9 Thor and officer Zach Lovell from the Cuba City Police Department, OHEC Touch of The Wild Trailers, mentored/supervised archery and air rifle target shooting, and additional kids games. Member: $10/family; Non-member: $15/family. 6550 County Rd I, Cuba City, WI. facebook.com/southwestikes.
Riverview Rally
Saturday, August 31 @ 10 AM
251 S. 4th St, Savanna, IL
Any 2 or 3-wheel road vehicles may participate. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the old Shopko parking lot, and kick stands are up at 11 a.m. The route will include multiple stops and will end back at the old Shopko parking lot. An after-event celebration will be held at Manny’s at 6 p.m. with an all-you-can-eat buffet for $15. Manny’s is donating a portion of proceeds to Riverview Center. The celebration will include silent auction items from local businesses, a 50/50 raffle, entertainment, and awareness and education materials about Riverview Center’s services. For 32 years, Riverview Center has proudly provided the healing and justice survivors of sexual violence deserve, free of charge. They are a nonprofit agency committed to providing free, compassionate, client-centered care for individuals affected by sexual violence in 14 counties in Iowa and for individuals affected by sexual and domestic violence in Carroll and Jo Daviess Counties in Illinois. Suggested donation: $30. 563-557-0310. riverviewcenter.org.
Day at the Farm: Picnic & Play
Saturday, August 31 @ 11 AM–1 PM
Berning Acres (East Dubuque, IL)
Begin with a beautiful picnic in the lawn overlooking the fields and horses playing. Feel free to pack your own picnic or enjoy a complimentary picnic basket including a family-style charcuterie board that features a variety of locally sourced cheeses. Then, head out and about to tour the farm and interact with the animals. So many new opportunities or experiences to be had—milk a cow, give a calf her bottle, help with farm chores, or get cuddly with one of the farm friends (goat, sheep, pig, pony or, maybe a duck). Lots of opportunities for photo ops along the way, and playtime with the goats and other animals if you’d like. Plus, Gunner will be saddled up for pony rides (up to 100 lbs.)! Finally, wrap it up back in the shop with ice cream. Choose to enjoy some good conversation in the shop or maybe a little more playtime with the animals. The Berning kids will be happy to lead your little ones back to Little Kingdom for some more interactions with the farm friends. A very family-friendly event to kick-off your weekend or a fun day-date. Includes complimentary sparkling canned waters, wines or seltzers, chocolate, white or strawberry milk, soda and bottled water. $65. 8850 N Menominee Rd, East Dubuque, IL. 563-543-8936. berningacres.com/visit.
1st Annual Honey Harvest—Bottle Your Own Event
Saturday, August 31 @ 2:30–3:45 PM or 5:30–6:45 PM
Dry Creek Beekeeping (Elizabeth, IL)
Join for a hands-on (bee-free) adventure where you’ll learn the intricate process of harvesting fresh honey direct from the comb and bottling your own delectable bottle of honey. You’ll be guided by an experienced beekeeper through the stages of honey harvesting, from start to finish. Use an electric hot knife to uncap a frame of honeycomb, place that frame into the extractor, and turn the hand crank until the honey is removed from the comb, then strain the honey and voila—you will bottle your own one-pound jar to take home to enjoy. Ages 10+. $65. 489 South Clark Ln, Elizabeth, IL. 815-297-3366. drycreekbeekeeping.com.
Premiere Screening of Rally Caps film, Book Signing, Historic Game of Catch
Saturday, August 31 @ 3 PM
Field of Dreams Movie Site (Dyersville, IA)
The Field of Dreams Movie Site hosts the premiere screening of Rally Caps, autographs with former Major Leaguer Curtis Pride, a book signing with Ethan Bryan, a baseball clinic, and the largest game of catch ever played at the movie site. Rally Caps, starring Judd Hirsch, Amy Smart, and Carson Minniear, tells the story of a youth baseball player who has his dreams of pitching for a little league travel team derailed by a devastating injury on the field. After a long recovery, he goes off to away camp with his older brother where he befriends a deaf catcher and his sister. Based on their own experiences living with a disability, they help him overcome his anxiety and fear of returning to the mound. The film will be screened at 8 p.m. on the baseball diamond following a question-and-answer session with writer and director Lee Cipolla and the film’s producers at 7:30 p.m. Also participating will be actors Minniear, James “Coach Ballgame” Lowe, Colten Pride, and Noelle Pride. The event will kick off with an autograph session featuring Curtis Pride, the first full-season deaf player in Major League Baseball’s modern era. With a cameo performance, Pride plays himself in Rally Caps. He will be available to take photos and sign autographs at 3 p.m. That will be followed by a book signing by Ethan Bryan, author of A Year of Playing Catch: What a Simple Daily Experiment Taught Me about Life. At 4 p.m., Bryan will introduce his book and talk about his experiences traveling across the country to play catch every day for a year. A sandlot clinic will be led on the baseball diamond by Coach Ballgame at 5 p.m. The Youth Ambassador for Major League Baseball’s Play Ball Program, Coach Ballgame will stress the fun of the game during the 90-minute session. At 6:30 p.m., all guests will be invited onto the field to take part in the largest game of catch ever played at the Field of Dreams Movie Site. Concessions are available on-site. Rally Caps will be released for streaming on Sept. 10. Free. 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, IA. FieldOfDreamsMovieSite.com.
Six-Oh-Ate Food Truck Festival
Saturday, August 31 @ 5–8 PM
Water St, Shullsburg, WI
The ultimate food lover’s dream come true. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie, a music enthusiast, a family looking for a day of fun, or simply someone who loves good food and great company, this festival is for you. The historic downtown of Shullsburg closes down to welcome well loved food trucks of the area, local food vendors, and so much more. ExperienceShullsburg.com.
September 2024
Sunday, September 1
Galena Territory Farmers Market
Sundays through October 13: September 1 @ 8 AM–Noon
Galena Territory Owners’ Club Parking Lot (Galena, IL)
Fresh produce, baked goods, meat, crafts, and more. 2000 Territory Dr, Galena, IL. 815-777-2000. TheGalenaTerritory.com.
Buenie Family Picnic
Sunday, September 1 @ 9 AM
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (North Buena Vista, IA)
Inflatables, kids games, silent auction, handmade quilt auction, meat and candy wheel, and chicken and ham dinner. Country store opens at 9 a.m. All other activities start at 11 a.m. 218 Main St, North Buena Vista, IA. maryicjoseph.org.
The Rooted Table (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, September 1 @ 6 PM
Behind Convivium Urban Farmstead
Join for an evening of community conversations and local foods around The Rooted Table, a free, community farm to street dinner supporting Project Rooted’s mission of Connecting Kids to Real Food, from the Ground Up. The Rooted Table has always been about bringing our community together, and this year is no different. Each year, they pick a neighborhood to celebrate with amazing food, and what better place than near the beautiful community gardens of Convivium? Join for a cultural feast that will transport you to a new world of flavors. RSVP required. Free. 28th–29th and White St. 563-880-8216. projectrooted.com.
