DBQFest (Aug 8 & 9)
Celebrate music, art, & culture for all ages at DBQfest – a Free Summer Festival held in Washington Park in downtown Dubuque. Enjoy live music, local food, & an art fair on both Saturday August 8 from 10a-5p & Sunday, August 9 from 10a-4p. For more event details visit .dbqfest.com
Dubuque Food Pantry Donations
Donations of time, talent, money, and food are all welcomed at the Dubuque Food Pantry. If you would like to donate food and other supplies, you can bring them to 1310 White Street during office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday between 8a-12p. Find more information on the Pantry at dbqfoodpantry.com
Dubuque Farmer’s Market
Dubuque Farmer’s Market is open Saturday’s in the downtown area of Iowa Street Between 13th and 11th Streets. The Market is open during the months of May thru September from 7a-12p and October from 8a-12p. dubuquefarmersmarket.org
Cascade Public Library (August)
The Cascade Public Library has many events scheduled for the month of August including summer reading programs. View the schedule when you visit cityofcascade.org
Timberlake Playhouse
Timberlake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, Illinois – Your “theater in the woods” is celebrating their 65th season. Find their complete performance schedule visit timberlakeplayhouse.org
Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show (Aug 7 & 8)
The Midwest Scroll Saw and Woodworking Trade Show will be held on Friday, August 7 from 9a-5p and Saturday from 9a-3:30p at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. Daily Admission is $10 or $15 for a 2-day pass. Kids under age 18 are free when accompanied by a paid adult. Food will be available for purchase.
Iowa Prairie Conference in Dubuque (August 7-9)
The Iowa Prairie Network invites you to the upcoming Iowa Prairie Conference in Dubuque August 7-9. This 3-day conference will consist of a volunteer workday on a remnant prairie, a day of presentations at the University of Dubuque, and regional field trips. For more information and registration please visit iowaprairienetwork.org Cost for the conference is $50.
Dubuque Senior Music Booster Club’s Back to School Music Trivia Registration (thru Aug 8)
Dubuque Senior Music Booster Club’s Back to School Music Trivia event will be held on Saturday August 8 at the Diamond Jo’s Casino Mississippi River Moon Bar. This is a fundraiser for Senior High School’s Band, Orchestra, and Choir programs. Register your team online at tinyurl.comt. Tables are $140 for 2-4 person teams and $280 for 5-8 person teams.
The Bell Tower Theater Comedy Love..or Best Offer (Aug 14-30)
The Bell Tower Theater presents the Comedy: Love …or Best Offer with performances August 14th thru the 30th. For information and to purchase tickets call 563-588-3377 or visit belltowertheater.net.
Beyond Bobby Foundation Golf Outing Registration (Aug 20)
The Beyond Bobby Foundation Golf Outing will tee off on Thursday, August 20 at Timberline Golf Course in Peosta. The shotgun start begins at 10a. Entry fee is $300 per foursome. Fins registration details at facebook.com
Dubuque’s St. Vincent de Paul Free Offers Sunscreen (thru August)
Through the month of August Free Sunscreen is being offered at Dubuque’s St. Vincent de Paul at 1351 Iowa Street. A sunscreen dispenser with SPF 50 sunscreen has been set-up at its ‘open garage’ area for public use. Hours are Tuesday’s from 9a-11a and Wednesday from 1p–5p.
Central Park Sunset Kayaking Registration (thru Oct)
Sunset kayaking sessions are being offered at Central Park Lake thru October. Pre-registration is required as space is limited and participants must be 10 years or older. To register or learn more about these sessions, visit mycountyparks.com
Cub Scout Join Nights
Scouting America Northeast Iowa Council Cub Scout Join Nights are happening now. Find a location date and time where you can meet with Scout leaders, ask questions and get signed up. Find information at scoutsiowa.org
Bluff Strokes Art Center Events and Registration
Bluff Strokes Art Center, 1201 Locust Street, has scheduled a variety of recurring Art Classes and Workshops. Find event and registration information at bluffstrokes.org
Jones County Central Park Nature Center Events
For information on upcoming Jones County programs and events, visit mycountyparks.com
Jackson County Central Park Nature Center Events
Jackson County Central Park Nature Center has scheduled a variety of events and Workshops for all ages. Find events and registration information at mycountyparks.com
Donations for Shop with a Cop (Thru Sept)
Through September Key Services is seeking donations on behalf of the Dubuque Police Protective Association for the 14th annual Shop with a Cop event. While cash donations are accepted, checks are encouraged – made out to the Dubuque Police Protective Association. Donations can be dropped off at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, 770 Iowa Street. Questions? Contact DPPA Board Member Nick Schlosser at nschloss@cityofdubuque.org or (563) 587-3813.
Dubuque Age in Place Grant Program
Older Dubuque residents interested in staying in their homes have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to help them “age in place.” Those interested in the program are encouraged to submit an interest form to begin the application process. More information including a link to submit an interest form, is available at cityofdubuque.org
American Legion Fickbohn-Hissem Post #193 Meetings
American Legion Fickbohn-Hissem Post #193 in Galena meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Building, 100 S. Main Street. Meetings are upstairs at 12p with lunch provided. All Veterans are welcome to attend. To become part of the American Legion, call (815) 281-2189 or email waltpamjohnson@yahoo.com
Benefit the Vets Concert 2026
Tickets are on sale now for “Benefit the Vets” concert with Tracy Lawrence and Aaron Tippon who will perform on Saturday, August 8 at 3p at Worthington Memorial Hall, 300 Park Drive in Worthington, IA. Tickets are on sale HERE and are also by visiting benefitthevets.org
City of Dubuque Asphalt Overlay Program
The City of Dubuque’s annual asphalt overlay program is underway with plans to upgrade approximately ten miles on more than sixty city streets or street sections. Residents living on impacted streets will be notified by mail prior to the start of the project with contact information and parking instructions. For additional information, contact the public works department at (563) 589-4250 or visit cityofdubuque.org
