365ink Festivals Calendar
This collection of festivals and special events in the Tri-State area will keep you entertained all season long from 365ink Magazine and Travel Dubuque
East Dubuque’s Cruisin’ Thursdays
May 1–Sept 25 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL
Classic cars fill the main drag in East Dubuque, featuring food, drinks, and live music every Thursday, 4–9 PM.
Vintage Torque Fest
May 2–3 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
A celebration of original pre-1965 hot rod culture, plus pre ’75 motorcycles. Classic car racers, drag racing and dirt track laps. Plus, the biggest live music festival in Dubuque, featuring rockabilly, punk and alt-country. Enjoy “kustom kulture” artwork, swap meet and a vintage pinup contest. facebook.com/VintageTorqueFest.
Dubuque Farmers’ Market
May 3–Oct 25 (Saturdays) @ City Hall
Since 1858, the market around City Hall stretches over three city blocks on Iowa Street and extends up and down 11th, 12th, and 13th Streets. Veggies, flowers, arts and crafts, wine, tons or prepared foods to enjoy, live music and more rain or shine. Saturdays for 27 weeks from May to Sept, 7 AM–Noon and Oct 8 AM–Noon. dubuquefarmersmarket.org.
Millwork Night Market
May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 9 @ 7th–9th & Jackson St
This independent farmers’ market features the Driftless Region’s best local food, art, and entertainment. Their goal is to connect shoppers with the amazing farmers, producers, artists, and artisans that we have in the Tri-State area, while also providing a unique nightlife experience. 5–8 PM. millworknightmarket.com.
Food Festival Fridays
May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12 @ Washington Park
Brought to you by Dubuque Main Street, this event takes place every second Friday, May–Sept at Washington Park (700 Locust St) and will feature area food trucks and other downtown eateries and live music sponsored by 365ink Magazine. 5/9: Ralph Kluseman; 6/13: Burn Cruise; 7/11: Joie Wails; 8/8: John Moran; 9/12: Roy Schroedl. DSO Youth String Quartet will open some dates. 11:30 AM–1:30 PM.
Riverdance
May 13 @ Five Flags Arena
Experience the breathtaking energy and passion of Riverdance: The Next Generation with a talented new cast, innovative lighting, updated staging and the signature high-energy Irish step dancing that created a global phenomenon. 7 PM. fiveflagscenter.com.
Gary’s Graffiti Nights
May 15–Sept 11 @ Kennedy Mall
Classic cars converge with food, drinks and additional entertainment every Thursday, 5–9:30 PM.
Cascade Wingfest
May 17 @ Riverview Park, Cascade, IA
The Cascade Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a day of tasty wings, cold brews, and live music. Saturday May 17, 3–7 PM. $10 tasting cards. Grillmasters are encouraged to participate with cash prizes.
Kickoff to Summer
May 23 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Kickoff to Summer returns to the Q Casino! Always on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend this year with music by Boogie Monster, Rock Steady and JAM (Michael Jackson / Bruno Mars Tribute). Free admission and all ages. 5 PM–Midnight.
Memorial Day Concert
May 26 @ Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, WI
The Sandy Hook hosts a Barflies Helping Barflies fundraiser, featuring The Tiger King and the Brews Brothers, plus the Hook’s famous Steak Feed!
Live at the Plaza
May 28, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24, Aug 7 & 21 @ Green Street Plaza, Galena, IL
Held Thursdays at Green Street Plaza in Galena, IL, this themed, family-friendly, free-to-attend event will feature regional musicians, performers, food and drink.
Bike Nights
May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug 27 @ McGrath Dubuque Harley-Davidson
Wednesdays are not just for bikes anymore! Classic cars, jeeps, off-road vehicles, or anything with wheels is welcome. $1000s in prizes each night, live music, drinks, and food available! 5–9 PM.
Cassville Chalk the Park
May 30 @ Riverside Park, Cassville, WI
Watch or take part in the chalk contest 6–8 PM. Pro and amateur categories for adults and kids and free chalk. Activity Tables set up for kids of all ages (art, Play-Doh, blocks & more). Food Trucks and Local Foods available 6–8:30 PM and Beer Tent 5:30–10 PM which pairs nicely with the live music from Unicorn Fist 6–9 PM! explorecassville.com.
33rd Music in the Gardens
June 1–Sept 14 @ Dubuque Arboretum
It’s back after all! A free summer concert series offers a wide variety of family-friendly music and fun food trucks in the beautiful surroundings of Dubuque’s Arboretum. 6/1: Elton Jeff & the Honky Cats; 6/15: Ocean’s Rat Pack, 7/20: Renegade Wildflower, 8/3: Jonny Lyons & the Pride, 8/17: The Moods, 9/14 (5–7 PM): SecondHand News. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own picnic and refreshments! 6–8 PM.
Dubuque & All That Jazz
June 6 @ Town Clock Plaza
It’s BACK!!! The longtime favorite free downtown concert returns to the Town Clock Plaza complete with food trucks and more! Music by past favorites, The Business with the DZ Combo and more, 5–9 PM.
Cascade Rockin’ on the River
June 6, July 11, Aug 1 @ Riverview Amphitheater, Cascade, IA
Enjoy great music at Rockin’ on the River. Food available. $10 admission. BYOB & Chairs. 6/6: Gypsy & the Ramblers with Sarah Boyle; 7/11: Silverada, Drew Cooper, and Adan & the High Hands; 8/2: Big John Hammer and the Rusty Nails. 7–11 PM. facebook.com/rockinontherivercascade.
Dubuque Pride Festival
June 7 @ Town Clock Plaza
This family friendly event’s entertainment includes music, dancing and drag performances, with food trucks onsite, and games and bounce houses for the kids at Town Clock Plaza. There will be many vendor and community resource booths. The Multicultural Family Center is sponsoring free lunches while they last. Noon–5 PM. dbqpride.org.
Ski Bellevue Water Ski Shows
June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug 2 & 16 @ Bellevue, IA
Watch Bellevue’s own Water Ski Show Team each date at 4 PM (July 5th show at 6 PM). A great reason for a road trip and the shows are free! Along Riverview St.
Juneteenth
June 13–15 @ MFC & Jackson Park
Come together to honor history, celebrate freedom, and uplift our community with three unforgettable days of events. Friday is History Retold @ MFC with art, performers, fashion and food, Saturday is a Picnic in Jackson Park with a talent show, raffles, games, food and more, Noon–4 PM, and Sunday is Prayer and Praise at Jackson Park 11AM–1 PM.
Downtown Summer Nights
June 13, Aug 8 @ Downtown Dyersville, IA
Not to miss out on the fun, Dyersville hosts its own summer festival series, Downtown Friday Night. Besides live music, the event includes food, games for kids and best of all, it’s free! 6:30–10 PM.
Veterans Freedom Center Ride & Benefit
June 14 @ Eichman’s Bar
The biggest bike ride around returns to Dubuque, leaving from and returning to Eichman’s Bar (11941 US-52). Ride leaves at 11 AM and with 4 stops and returns at about 4 PM for outdoor festivities. Registration begins at 9:30 AM. $10. Live music, raffles, hog roast, silent auctions, kids’ entertainment. Willie & The Buzzhounds play 9 PM–1 AM. You don’t have to ride to party!
Galena Pride Picnic
June 14 @ Grant Park, Galena, IL
The Galena Public Library District presents prideful fun in Grant Park with vendors, live music, a drag show, family activities, lawn games, food, drink, ice cream and more from Noon–5 PM.
Music at the Star
June 15–July 27 @ Alliant Amphitheater
A new location for the Dubuque Arts Council’s free Summer concerts is all set at the Alliant Amphitheater at Star Brewery in the Port of Dubuque. Fill the hill (lawn chairs, blankets, etc.) and enjoy live music 6–8 PM. This year’s lineup is 6/15: Hunter Fuerste & His American Vintage Orchestra; 6/22: Luke Viertel and Amy Stoner with the Skyline Band; 6/29: Dubuque Symphony Orchestra; 7/13: Sail On: Beach Boys Tribute; 7/20: Secrets; 7/27: Kids From Wisconsin.
Chicago in Concert
June 18 @ Five Flags Arena
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hitmakers with 21 Top 10 singles such as “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday in the Park,” make their way to Five Flags Arena at 7 PM on Saturday, June 18. fiveflagscenter.com.
Jake Owen with Uncle Kracker
June 19 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Back Waters Stage at Q Casino + Resort welcomes chart topping superstar and ACM award Winner Jake Owen for The Driftwood Ramble Tour with special guest Uncle Kracker on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 PM. backwatersstage.com.
37th Jackson County Pro Rodeo
June 19–21 @ Bellevue Horsemen’s Club, Bellevue, IA
Horse and bull riding, barrel racing, plus kids games, food, music, mechanical bull and more! JacksonCountyProRodeo.com.
Sunset Street Fest
June 20 @ Cascade, IA
Highlighting small businesses and local crafters with food & beverages and live music. Main Street, Cascade, IA, 5–9 PM.
Great Galena Balloon Race
June 20–22 @ Eagle Ridge Resort, Galena, IL
Don’t miss this spectacular three-day event. Over 20 hot air balloons, three races, two night glows, tethered rides, a car show, live music and activities for the whole family. GreatGalenaBalloonRace.com.
Corkless in Galena Wine Festival
June 21 @ Depot Park, Galena, IL
The Northern Illinois Wine Growers (NIWG) host the Corkless in Galena Wine Festival, a fundraiser in Galena’s picturesque Depot Park, A celebration of area winemaking, especially those made with locally grown American hybrid grapes. Noon–6 PM.
Hairball
June 27 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Back Waters Stage at Q Casino + Resort brings to town Hairball’s The Silver Anniversary Tour on Friday, June 27 at 8 PM. It is a Rock & Roll experience you won’t soon forget! backwatersstage.com.
East Dubuque Fireworks
June 28 @ Downtown East Dubuque, IL
Fireworks return to the traditional weekend with live outdoor music by Unicorn Fist on the closed Sinsinawa Ave. and fireworks display at dusk. Food and drinks available. Bring chairs!
Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks and Airshow on the River
July 3 @ A.Y. McDonald Park
It’s only the biggest and best fireworks display for hundreds of miles around! Located in the Hawthorne Street area by A.Y. McDonald Park, you’ll want to get there early for the best spots. Bring blankets, chairs and coolers and sit back for an amazing air show in the early evening followed by a stunning fireworks display set to music at about 9:45 PM.
Dyersville 3rd of July Celebration & Fireworks
July 3 @ Commercial Club Park
Festivities starting late afternoon. Live music, food, games, and more. Fireworks at dark.
Audrey Hammer 4th of July Ice Cream Social
July 4 @ Mathias Ham House
The Dubuque County Historical Society celebrates Independence Day in good ol’ fashioned style at the corner of Shiras and Lincoln Avenue, just below Eagle Point Park. The afternoon event features music, food, tours of the mansion and historic kids’ games. RiverMuseum.com.
Galena Independence Parade and Fireworks
July 4 @ Downtown Galena, IL
Annual community parade @ 5:30 PM featuring floats, bands, marchers and more. After the parade, enjoy live music at the Green St. Plaza until the fireworks begin. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. KiwanisClubOfGalena.org.
Bellevue Heritage Days
July 4–6 @ Downtown Bellevue, IA
Bellevue celebrates the Independence Day holiday with Heritage Days, two days of family-friendly activities including carnival rides, a Queen contest, dance, parade, petting zoo, a show by Ski Bellevue, vintage tractor, car and motorcycle displays, and fireworks. Live music nightly. Facebook.com/BellevueHeritageDays.
311 with Badflower and Sitting on Saturn
July 5 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Q Casino welcomes 311: The Unity Tour at 7 PM on Saturday, July 5, with special guests Badflower and Sitting on Saturn. 311 is one of the most influential and enduring bands in modern rock with a unique blend of rock, reggae, hip-hop, and funk. backwatersstage.com for details and tickets.
Shenandoah Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo & Fireworks
July 5–6 @ Shenandoah Riding Center, Galena, IL
Featuring bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bull riding and women’s barrel racing and “Mutton Bustin.” 6–9 PM each night. $15/$10. In the Galena Territories.
Field of Dreams Ghost Player Games
July 5 & 19, Aug 2 & 16 @ Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IA
Free event, concessions and autographs available. Just bring your chair and sunscreen for the Greatest Show on Dirt! Sunday games are at 1 PM (Aug 18 @ 6 PM) at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, IA. fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com.
Mud Lake Bluegrass Sundays
July 6 & 20, Aug 3 @ Mud Lake Park
The free family-friendly bluegrass music series along the banks of the Mississippi River returns to Mud Lake Park, 22312 Golf Lake Rd, in Dubuque. A pickers’ picnic runs Noon–2 PM, then a regional band from 2–4 and a national touring headliner from 4–6 PM. Food available for purchase. Bring your own adult beverages if you want and, of course, chairs or blankets.
Delaware County Fair
July 7–13 @ Manchester, IA
This traditional county fair has all you expect, from great food, the farm animals, carnival rides, tractor pulls and more. Grandstand concerts include 7/10: Daughtry and 7/11: Scotty McCreery. delawarecofair.com.
Shullsburg Music in the Park
July 10, 17, 24, 31 & Aug 7 @ Shullsburg, WI
Free music event in Badger Park with food and beverages. 7/10: Power Take Off, 7/17: Fabulous Trutones, 7/24: Ghost Town Blues Band, 7/31: Classical Blast, 8/7: Moment’s Notice. shullsburgmusicinthepark.com.
Colts Music on the March
July 11 @ Senior High School, Dalzell Field
The Colts’ show has been a highlight on Dubuque’s summer calendar since 1963. Eight groups are scheduled to compete in this Drum Corps International summer tour event. 7 PM. colts.org.
Asbury Music in the Park
July 12 @ Asbury Park
The Asbury Area Civic and Recreation Foundation annually hosts the free family event with a variety of music, entertainment, food, children’s games, inflatables and family activities followed by free live music at 6 PM by Unicorn Fist. Shuttle service will be available throughout the Asbury as well as several outlying areas. Noon–11 PM.
Great Jones County Fair
July 16–20 @ Monticello, IA
Famous for live music! This year is no different with Sam Hunt, Nelly & Chingy, Hardy and Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippen and Colin Raye. GreatJonesCountyFair.com.
Southwest Music Festival
July 19 @ 2nd St, Platteville, WI
A day long live music festival hosted by the Platteville Regional Chamber, kicks off Platteville’s Hometown Festival Week featuring Walking Molly from 1–4 PM, Blue Steel from 5–8 PM and The Pork Tornadoes headlining from 9 PM–Midnight. Historic 2nd Street will be closed and food and beverages available with raffles and more, Bring a lawn chair! $20 Adv / $25 Gate.
Platteville Hometown Festivals Week
July 19–27 @ Platteville, WI
A flurry of activity includes the Southwest Music Festival, Southwest Wisconsin Auto Club’s Car Cruise In on Main, Southwest Health’s Berry Festival, Southwest Christian Music Festival, Party in the Park “Salute to Volunteers” and Trinity Episcopal Church’s Fish Boil and an Arts & Craft Fair at City Park near the end of the 9-day week. platteville.com.
Dubuque County Fair
July 22–27 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds
The 68th annual fair is a celebration for all of Dubuque County, with carnival rides, concerts, stock car races, a tractor pull, a demolition derby, animals, displays, loads of food and fun for everyone. Musical performances by American Pride: Tribute to the Statler Brothers, Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys, and Toby Keith Tribute: The American Ride. DBQFair.com.
Warren Zeiders
July 25 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Welcome award winning, double platinum-charting country singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders comes to the Back Waters Stage on July 26 at 8 PM. backwatersstage.com.
Epworth Town & Country Days
July 31–Aug 2 @ Epworth, IA
Three days of celebrating the community with live music, foot races, a parade, kids’ amusements, an auction, a BBQ competition, street dance & more. epworthiowa.org/townandcountrydays.
DBQfest
Aug 2–3 @ Washington Park
The Dubuque County Fine Arts Society’s longest running fine arts festival in Iowa celebrates its 47th year featuring an art fair, interactive art and live music, hands on art for all ages, and more for free. dubuquefest.org.
Galena Brew Fest
Aug 2 @ Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, IL
Savor local and regionally crafted brews, wine and spirits atop the beautiful mountain at Chestnut Mountain Resort, overlooking the Mississippi River, 1–4 PM. galenaarc.org/galena-brew-fest.
Taste of Summer
Aug 7 @ Mississippi River Museum
Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and appetite for the annual summer food and music festival at the River Museum, 5–9 PM. This family friendly event features live music and food and beverages for purchase supporting conservation programming at the River Museum! RiverMuseum.com.
Iowa State Fair
Aug 7–17 @ Des Moines, IA
10 days of attractions, rides, great food, butter cows and grandstand concerts by Lauren Daigle,Foreigner / Melissa Etheridge, Jelly Roll, Greta Van Fleet, Brett Young, Thomas Rhett, Motley Crüe, Gabriel Iglesias, The Avett Brothers, NeYo and Kids Bop Live. iowastatefair.org.
“Over The Edge” Summer Block Party
Aug 8 @ Dimensional Brewing
Raising funds for the United Way of Dubuque, this family friendly event will feature food trucks, beverages from 5–10 PM with live music from The Dealbreakers at 7 PM.
Treaty Oak Revival
Aug 8 @ Five Flags Arena
A fast growing country rock band hailing from West Texas whose sound blends Red Dirt country with punk and southern rock influences. 8 PM. fiveflagscenter.com.
East Dubuque Wingfest
Aug 9 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque, IL
Sponsored by the East Dubuque Business & Tourism right on Sinsinawa Avenue, Wingfest features delicious chicken wings in nearly every variety imaginable, plus cold beer, live music, kids’ games and more. 11 AM–11 PM.
Grant County Fair
Aug 10–17 @ Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WI
Grant County Fair featuring 4-H, FFA and youth projects, carnival rides, demolition derby and other entertainment. GrantCountyFairWI.org.
Summer’s Last Blast
Aug 15–16 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Great live music spread across three big days at the Q Casino Back Waters Stage. Music includes the Spazmatics, For Those About to Yacht, The Rocking Dead, Gypsy Pistols, and Unicorn Fist! A free all-ages event.
Spirit of Woodstock Days
Aug 15–17 @ Council Hill Station, Council Hill, IL
Celebrating the 56th anniversary of peace, love and music. Enjoy great live music and food in a tranquil country setting. 6521 N Hill Rd, Scales Mound, IL.
Cascade Hometown Days
Aug 15–17 @ Downtown Cascade, IA
Cascade community pride on display with three days of music, food, games, and a new theme each year. Expect a parade, vendor fair, car show, water ball fights, beanbag tourneys, a church breakfast, live music (Not Quite Brothers, Sat. 8 PM) and food!
Brothers Osbourne
Aug 22 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Q Casino welcomes back chart-topping superstars, six-time CMA Award and six-time ACM Award winners, Brothers Osborne for Summer night a stellar country music on a Friday night at 8 PM. backwatersstage.com.
Irish Hooley
Aug 23 @ Alliant Amphitheater
The Irish Hooley is back and stuffing all the fun into one day this year (Noon–10 PM). The Kilkennys headline with Aoife Scott, Rory Makem, Ian Gould, Ballyheigue, The Lads of DubuquePlus the McNulty School’s Irish Dancers, Dubuque Fire Pipe & Drums and more! IrishHooley.org.
Potosi Brewfest
Aug 23 @ Holiday Gardens, Potosi, WI
Held at the Holiday Gardens Event Center in Potosi, Wisconsin. Admission includes an opportunity to sample 60+ vendors featuring craft brewers, home brewers, wineries, meats and Wisconsin cheeses. Plus live music, a tour of the National Brewery Museum and a commemorative tasting glass. 1–4:30 PM. potosibrewery.com.
Tim McGraw
Aug 30 @ Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IA
Three-time Grammy Award Winner Time McGraw headlines a concert event at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, IA that runs from 11 AM–11 PM. The day-long event will also include performers Ty Myers, Hailey Whitters, Timothy Wayne, Dani Rose, and Cody Lee.
Six-Oh-Ate Food Truck Festival
Aug 30 @ Shullsburg, WI
A great selection of food trucks is backed-up by live music and more on Water Street in downtown Shullsburg, WI. 3–8 PM.
Velocity Festival: Nickelback
Aug 31 @ Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IA
The day-long concert features Nickelback, Brantley Gilbert, Default, Buckcherry, Brett Scallions, No Fly List, Lakeview, and more TBA! fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com.
11th Blueberry Jam Music Festival
Sept 1 @ Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, WI
The annual Sandy Hook party welcomes The Brews Brothers, The Tiger Kings and Denny Garcia. Fundraiser for the Garrett Wade Stephens Memorial Fund and other local charities.
78th Platteville Dairy Days
Sept 5–7 @ Legion Park, Platteville, WI
Something for everyone to enjoy and great food, too. Enjoy amusement rides, live music, parade, flea market, cattle show, talent show, tractor pulls and more. Plattevilledairydays.com.
37th Dubuque Dragon Boat Festival
Sept 5–7 @ Miller Riverview Park
Teams from multiple states and Canada compete in 40-foot-long boats, shaped like dragons and holding 21 people of all ages, racing on the mighty Mississippi. Races are free to watch from 8 AM–5 PM. Shuttle service is provided. dubuquedragonboat.org.
Bloktoberfest
Sept 6 @ Millwork District
Bloktoberfest returns to the Millwork District with The Battle at Bloktoberfest, BMX and skateboarding competitions that anchors this action-packed community festival. Enjoy live music, local beer, street food, art, and makers—all in celebration of creativity, movement, and Dubuque culture. All proceeds from sponsorships and events support local nonprofits. Free. Noon to 5 PM,
Dubuque’s Oktoberfest
Sept 13 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage
Dubuque’s largest Oktoberfest celebrating German heritage moves back to Saturday. Enjoy a day full of traditional German food, drinks, music and dance. Plus wiener dog races and the Tri-States Championship Bier Stein holding contest. Proceeds benefit campers at Camp Albrecht Acres. dbqoktoberfest.org.
10th West Dubuque Wingfest
Sept 13 @ Farley Park, Farley, IA
Competitors cook up about 10,000 wings with live entertainment, volleyball, baggo, human foosball, and a wing eating contest. Plus, kids’ entertainment, a dunk tank and more, all to support West Dubuque High School. Starts at 10 AM.
33rd Guttenberg Germanfest
Sept 19–20 @ Guttenberg, IA
Yeah, it’s a bit out of town but well worth the drive. Open-air festival market, festival tent and biergarten, dinners, dances, stein contests, German Music, wiener dog races and more. gutttenbergiowa.net.
Fishtival
Sept 20 @ Downtown Bellevue, IA
Celebrate art, fish, and the Mississippi River with activities for everyone including art show and sale, kids projects, 9 AM–3 PM. facebook.com/BellevueArtsCouncil.
18th Galena Oktoberfest
Oct 4 @ Depot Park, Galena, IL
Non-stop live music, wiener dog races, polka dancing and lessons, German-style food and beverages, bounce-house and games for the kids, and more from Noon–10 PM @ Depot Park in Galena. Adults and teens, $5. Kids are free.
27th Shullsburg Cheesefest
Oct 4 @ Shullsburg, WI
A full day of cheese love, from the fireman’s breakfast to vendors, foods, crafts and cheese tasting. Live music plus kids’ activities like a milking contest, pedal tractor pull and more. Enjoy a wine, beer and cheese tasting from 9 AM–4 PM on West Water Street.
Dubuque Latinx Fiesta
Oct 11 @ 10th & Washington St
A celebration of Latino heritage through live music, food, dance and resources all in a new location this year in Dubuque’s Millwork District. 3–8 PM. Free, all-ages.
Dekalb Children’s Fall Festival
Oct 11–12 @ Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IA
The Field of Dreams is partnering with DEKALB to provide a fall celebration, free to attend with activities to entertain all ages including a corn maze, speed pitch booth, pumpkin painting, corn hole games, tractor-pulled wagon rides and inflatable play areas 11 AM–4 PM each day. Food and fall themed snacks available. fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com.
