Millwork Night MarketApril 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 10

@ 7th-9th & Jackson St.

Julien Dubuque International Film FestivalApril 24-28 @ Downtown Dubuque

Mac & Cheese FestMay 2 @ Grand River Center

Vintage Torque Fest May 3-4 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds

Tri-State Bluegrass and Folk FestMay 3 @ Platteville City Hall, Platteville, WI

Dubuque Harley Davidson Bike Nights May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12

@ Dubuque Harley Davidson

East Dubuque’s Cruisin’ ThursdaysThursdays: May 9-Sept 26 @ Sinsinawa Ave., East DBQ, IL

Food Truck FridaysMay 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11

@ Washington Park

Gary’s Graffiti NightsThursdays: May 16-Sept 12 @ Kennedy Mall

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival May 17–19 @ Washington Park

The Temptations and The Four TopsMay 18 @ Five Flags Arena

Q Casino Back Waters Stage Summer Concert Series

May 24, 25, June 1, 8, 29, July 12, 14, Aug 9 @ Q Casino

Kickoff to Summer May 24 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage

Blueberry Jam Music Festival Presented by Miles Nielsen & The Rusted HeartsMay 26-27 @ Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, WI

Music in the GardensSundays: June 2–Aug 25 @ Dubuque Arboretum

Downtown Friday Night June 8, July 12, Aug 9 @ Downtown Dyersville, IA

Cascade Rockin’ on the River (April 12), June 8, July 13, Aug 10

@ Cascade Riverview Amphitheater, Cascade, IA

Music in Jackson Park June 9, July 14, Aug 11 @ Jackson Park

Dubuque... and All That Jazz! June 14, July 19, Aug 16 @ Town Clock Plaza

Field of Dreams 30th AnniversaryJune 15 @ Field of Dreams Movie Site, Dyersville, IA

Brews & Blues 2019June 15 @ Schreiner Memorial Library Park, Lancaster, WI

Jackson County Pro Rodeo June 20–22 @ Bellevue Horsemen’s Club

America’s River Festival June 21-22 @ Port of Dubuque

Great Galena Balloon RaceJune 21–23 @ Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena, IL

Corkless in Galena Wine Festival June 22 @ Depot Park, Galena, IL

Bellevue Heritage Days July 3-4 @ Downtown Bellevue, IA

Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks on the River July 3 @ A.Y. McDonald Park

Ice Cream Social July 4 @ Mathias Ham House

Galena Independence Day July 4 @ Downtown Galena, IL

Field of Dreams Ghost Player GamesJuly 7, 20, Aug 4, 18 @ Field of Dreams Movie Site

Alice Cooper in ConcertJuly 9 @ Five Flags Arena

Galena Festival of the Performing ArtsJuly 10-14 @ Turner Hall, Galena, IL

Colts Music on the March July 12 @ Senior High School, Dalzell Field

Asbury Music in the Park July 13 @ Asbury Park

Great Jones County Fair July 17–21 @ Great Jones County Fair, Monticello, IA

Dubuque County Fair July 23–28 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds

Taste of Dubuque August 1 @ Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Epworth Town & Country DaysAugust 2-3 @ Epworth, IA

Rock-N-Roll RewindAugust 2-3 @ Mississippi Moon Bar

Iowa State FairAugust 8-18 @ Des Moines, IA

East Dubuque Wingfest / Little Texas ConcertAugust 10 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, IL

DuMA Family Art CarnivalAugust 10 @ Dubuque Museum of Art

Grant County Fair August 11-18 @ Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WI

Cascade Hometown DaysAugust 16-18 @ Downtown, Cascade, IA

Spirit of WoodstockAugust 16-18 @ Council Hill Station

Fishtival August 17 @ Downtown Bellevue, IA

Summer’s Last Blast August 22–24 @ Q Casino Back Waters Stage

15th Annual Irish HooleyAugust 24 @ Alliant Amphitheater

Potosi Brewfest August 24 @ Holiday Gardens, Potosi, WI

Team of Dreams September 1 @ Field of Dreams Movie Site

73rd Platteville Dairy DaysSeptember 6-8 @ Platteville Legion Park, Platteville, WI

The Dubuque Dragon Boat FestivalSeptember 7-8 @ Miller Riverview Park

Dubuque’s Oktoberfest September 21 @ A.Y. McDonald Park

BloktoberfestSeptember 21 @ Millwork District

West Dubuque WingfestSeptember 28 @ Farley Park, Farley, IA

Dubuque Area Baconfest October 3 @ Grand River Center

Tri-States’ Largest Chili Cook-Off October 5 @ Cable Car Square

Galena Oktoberfest October 5 @ Depot Park, Galena, IL

Millwork Night MarketApril 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12, Oct 10@ 7th-9th & Jackson St.The Millwork Night Market is an independent evening farm-ers’ market that features high quality local food producers, artists, musicians, & brewers. It was founded with the mission to provide a unique nightlife & shopping experience, and to enhance the Millwork District’s mantra of live, work, play. Visit millworknightmarket.com.

Julien Dubuque International Film FestivalApril 24-28 @ Downtown DubuqueIndependent films, including documentaries, features, and shorts, will be screened in venues throughout downtown Dubuque, as well as special panels and evening events. Join directors, producers, actors, and filmmakers as they showcase their films and are available for Q&As. Visit julienfilmfest.com.

Mac & Cheese FestMay 2 @ Grand River CenterFoodies and Craft Beer Lovers unite to taste more than 20 varieties of Mac & Cheese paired with over 50 craft beers. 5-8 PM. Supporting U of I Children’s Hospital and the Rauen Family Foundation. Music by Unicorn Fist. 5-6 PM VIP, 6-8 PM General Admission. The first one was a smash hit and this will sell out. Get your tix now! macandcheesefestdbq.com.

Vintage Torque Fest May 3-4 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds A celebration of original hot rod culture from the golden age (pre-1965) as well as pre-1975 motorcycles, choppers, and bobbers. Chain-racers, drag racing and dirt track laps. Plus, the biggest live music festival in Dubuque featuring rockabilly, punk, alt-country, plus “kustom kulture” artwork, swap meet, a model-building contest for kids and a vintage pinup contest. Visit VintageTorqueFest.com.

Tri-State Bluegrass and Folk FestMay 3 @ Platteville City Hall, Platteville, WIOne of the hottest up and coming bluegrass/folk bands in the Midwest, Dead Horses, will be headlining the 2019 Tri-State Bluegrass Festival, in Plattville, WI along with The Driftless Sisters and Benjamin Jaffe. 7 PM.

Dubuque Harley Davidson Bike Nights May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug 8, Sept 12 @ Dubuque Harley Davidson On the second Thursday of every month, May–September (145 N. Crescent Ridge Rd.), outdoor parties feature live music, grilled grub from Catfish Charlie’s, cold beer and your chance to register to win a brand new 2018 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle.

East Dubuque’s Cruising’ ThursdaysThursdays: May 9-Sept 26 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, ILClassic cars fill the main drag in East Dubuque, featuring food, drinks and live entertainment every Thursday, 4-9 PM.

Food Truck FridaysMay 10, June 14, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 11@ Washington ParkBrought to you by Travel Dubuque, this event takes places every second Friday from 11:30 AM - 1:30PM, May through October, at the heart of #whereiowastarted and will feature area food trucks with yummy street food and live music sponsored by 365ink Magazine. May 10: Medicinal Purposes, June 14: Joie Wails Acoustic, July 12: A Few Blind Mic Duo, August 9: Garrett Hillary, September 13: Ralph Kluseman, October 11: Theresa Rosetta.

Gary’s Graffiti NightsThursdays: May 16-Sept 12 @ Kennedy MallClassic cars converge with food, drinks and additional entertainment every Thursday, 4-9 PM.

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival May 17–19 @ Washington Park The longest running fine arts festival in Iowa, DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 42nd year in 2019. The free all arts festival, brought to you by the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, features an Art Fair and live music, all in Washington Park this year, a reading and release by Writers Guild, hands on art for all ages, and much more.

The Temptations and The Four TopsMay 18 @ Five Flags ArenaFive Flags 40th Anniversary show presented by American Trust. Called by Billboard Magazine “the greatest R&B group of all time,” The Temptations bring hits like “The Way You Do The Things You Do and ”My Girl”. With 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members The Four Tops’ string of hits include “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “I Can’t Help Myself”. Visit fiveflagscenter.com.

Q Casino Back Waters Stage Summer Concert Series Presented by American TrustMay 24, 25, June 1, 8, 29, July 12, 14, Aug 9 @ Q Casino Back Waters StageA host of summer music events will call the Back Waters Stage home. Q Casino’s own series features Kickoff 2 Summer on May 24, LOCASH on May 25, Dustin Lynch on June 1, Theory (of a Dead Man) on June 8, Sawyer Brown on June 29, Aaron Lewis on July 12, Kane Brown July 14, and 3 Doors Down on August 9, all presented by American Trust. This list may grow! Visit QCasinoAndHotel.com.

Kickoff to Summer May 24 @ Q Casino Back Waters StageSponsored by Budweiser, Q Casino and more, Kickoff to Summer moves the long-running party to the Q Casino’s awesome Back Waters Stage. Always on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend from 5 PM - 12 AM, this year’s party line-up includes Bad-Fish, The Love Monkeys and The Crown Jewels - a Tribute to Queen. Free admission.

Blueberry Jam Music Festival Presented by Miles Nielsen & The Rusted HeartsMay 26-27 @ Sandy Hook Tavern, Hazel Green, WI The Sandy Hook hosts a party to keep the Memorial Day Weekend presented this year by Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts featuring live music with such genres as Bluegrass and Outlaw Country. Admission is just $20 for both days. Gates @ 2 PM each day. This noteworthy event honors the late Garrett Wade Stephens Memorial Fund and other local charities.

Music in the GardensSundays: June 2–Aug 25 @ Dubuque Arboretum A free summer concert series offers a wide variety of family-friendly music in the beautiful surroundings of Dubuque’s Arboretum @ 6:30 PM. Presented by the Dubuque Arboretum or The Dubuque Arts Council. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own picnic and refreshments! June 2: Johnny Rogers Show, June 9: Hampton Road, June 16: Hunter Fuerste & His American Vintage Orchestra, June 23: Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, June 30: The Fez, July 7: June’s Got Cash, July 14: Go Your Own Way, July 21, The Moonlightrers, July 28: Kids From Wisconsin, August 4: Dogs on Skis, August 11: The REUNION Beatles Tribute, August 18: Ted Vigil, August 25: Denny Diamond.

Downtown Friday Night June 8, July 12, Aug 9 @ Downtown Dyersville, IANot 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 water ball fights host-ed by the Fire Department. Best of all, it’s free! 6:30 - 10 PM.

Cascade Rockin’ on the River (April 12), June 8, July 13, Aug 10 @ Cascade Riverview Amphitheater Enjoy great music from 6–11 PM at Rockin’ on the River. Food available. Don’t forget to bring your cooler and lawn chairs! (Special Event: Rockin’ Bowl feat. Adam Griffin - April 12, 7 PM @ Cascade Lanes), Elizabeth Mary & The Mississippi Band - June 9, Adam Splinter, Adam Brown, Michael Moncada & Whiskey High - July 14, and Mark Zalaznik and Hot Mess on August 11. More info @ 563-542-4659.

Music in Jackson Park June 9, July 14, Aug 11 @ Jackson Park The free evening concerts in Jackson Park are held from 6–8 PM on the second Sunday of June, July and August, celebrating the diversity of one of downtown Dubuque’s neighborhoods. The family-friendly events, sponsored by the Downtown Neighborhood Association, the Multicultural Family Center, and City of Dubuque feature a different style of music for each concert and free food!

Dubuque... and All That Jazz! June 14, July 19, Aug 16 @ Town Clock Plaza The venerable Town Clock live music festival, Dubuque... And All That Jazz! features some of the best bands in the Midwest, a wide variety of food, cold beverages and hundreds of your closest friends with which to enjoy it all. Headliners: June 14 - Mama Tess and the Chain of Fools, July 19 - Diamond Empire Band, August 16 - 10 of Soul. Visit DowntownDubuque.org.

Field of Dreams 30th AnniversaryJune 15 @ Field of Dreams Movie Site, Dyersville, IAAfter 30 years since the premiere of one of the most popular sports movies of all time, the Field of Dreams is still going the distance. Food vendors, inflatables, live music, home tours, Dwier Brown appearance and a Ghost players game. Gates open at 10:30 AM and be sure to bring your lawn chairs and sunscreen for a day of fun! Visit fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com/30th-anniversary.

Brews & Blues 2019June 15 @ Schreiner Memorial Library ParkBrews and Blues is a music and beer festival celebrating some of Wisconsin and the nation’s greatest cultural assets! Join us as we sip the Midwest’s finest microbrews and enjoy the sounds of one of America’s original musical genres. Music, beer, wine, food, and fun, brought to you by the Lancaster Area Chamber of Commerce & the City of Lancaster, 3-8 PM! 113 West Elm Street, Lancaster, WI. Visit brewsandblueswi.com.

Jackson County Pro Rodeo June 20–22 @ Bellevue Horsemen’s Club Horse and bull riding, barrel racing, plus kids games, food, music, mechanical bull and more! Visit BellevueRodeo.com.

America’s River Festival June 21-22 @ Port of Dubuque Dubuque’s hottest place to be returns with loads of live music, food and fun. Friday’s country headliners include Elizabeth Mary, Blackhawk and Clint Black. Saturday brings classic music from Pure Prairie League, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and The Steve Miller Band. Visit AmericasRiverFestival.com.

Great Galena Balloon RaceJune 21–23 @ Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Galena, ILDon’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. Visit GreatGalenaBalloonRace.com.

Corkless in Galena Wine Festival June 22 @ Depot Park, Galena, ILThe Northern Illinois Wine Growers (NIWG) host the Corkless in Galena Wine Festival in Galena’s picturesque Depot Park, Noon - 7 PM. A celebration of area winemaking, especially those made with locally-grown American hybrid grapes, Corkless raises funds for NIWG Research Vineyard and nonprofits like the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation.

Bellevue Heritage Days July 3-4 @ Downtown Bellevue, IA Bellevue celebrates the Independence Day holiday with Her-itage 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 Friday and Saturday nights. Visit BellevueIA.com.

Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks 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.

Ham House Ice Cream Social July 4 @ Mathias Ham House The Fourth of July Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the Dubuque County Historical Society celebrates Independence Day in good ol’ fashioned style at the historic Ham House 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. Visit RiverMuseum.com.

Galena Independence Day Parade and Fireworks July 4 @ Downtown Galena, ILAnnual community parade @ 6 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. Visit KiwanisClubOfGalena.org.

Field of Dreams Ghost Player GamesJuly 7, 20, Aug 4, 18 @ Field of Dreams Movie SiteFree event, concessions and autographs available. Just bring your chair and sunscreen! Sunday games are at 1 PM. Saturdays are 7:30 PM at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, IA. fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com

Alice Cooper in ConcertJuly 9 @ Five Flags ArenaAlice Cooper, the world’s most ‘beloved heavy metal entertainer’, is coming Tuesday, July 9th at 8:00pm. Helping to shape the sound and look of heavy metal, Cooper is the artist who first introduced horror imagery to rock’n’roll, and whose stagecraft and showmanship have permanently transformed the genre with hits like “I’m Eighteen,” “School’s Out,” “Poison” and more. Visit fiveflagscenter.com.

Galena Festival of the Performing ArtsJuly 10-14 @ Turner Hall, Galena, ILAll performances will be held in historic Turner Hall (115 S. Bench St., Galena) with the exception of the final performance which will be outdoors in Grant Park (Park Ave., Galena). July 10, Noon: “Marimba, Anyone?”, July 11 7:30 PM: The Black Oak Ensemble, July 12, 7:30 PM: Scott Coulter, July 13, 7:30: NOLA, July 14, 1 PM: Orquesta Alto Maiz in Grant Park. Visit galenafpa.org.

Colts Music on the March July 12 @ 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. Show starts Friday at 7 PM. Tickets are on sale now at colts.org.

Asbury Music in the Park July 13 @ Asbury Park The Asbury Area Civic and Recreation Foundation annually hosts Music in the Park from noon to 11 PM. This is a 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. Shuttle service will be available throughout the City of Asbury as well as several outlying areas.

Great Jones County Fair July 17–21 @ Great Jones County Fair, Monticello, IAFamous for live music! This year is no different with Tim McGraw on July 18, Hootie & The Blowfish on July 19, Chris Stepleton on July 20, and TobyMac on July 21. Visit GreatJonesCountyFair.com.

Dubuque County Fair July 23–28 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds The 65th annual Dubuque County 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. Chris Young performs Friday, July 26 and Saturday night’s rock show features former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung and the Gin Blossoms. Visit DBQFair.com.

Taste of Dubuque August 1 @ Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Enjoy mouth-watering food favorites plus live music on two stages, cold beer, entertainment, kids games, and more from 3–11 PM. Free admission. Visit RiverMuseum.com.

Rock-N-Roll RewindAugust 2-3 @ Mississippi Moon Bar Rock-n-Roll Rewind returns with two days of reuniting classic local bands from the ‘60s - ‘80s in the Tri-State area. Relive the golden era of local live music with the bands you grew up with. Visit Facebook.com/RockNRollRewind.

Epworth Town & Country DaysAugust 2-3 Epworth, IATwo days of celebrating the community with live music, foot races, a parade, kid’s amusements, an auction, a BBQ competition, a street dance and more. Facebook.com/tncdays.

Iowa State FairAugust 8-18 @ Des Moines, IA10 days of attractions, rides, great food, butter cows and grandstand concerts by For King & Country, Chainsmokers, Slipknot, Zac Brown Band,Dan+Shay, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Foreigner, Luke Bryan, Pentatonix and Hootie & The Blowfish. Visit iowastatefair.org.

East Dubuque Wingfest,Little Texas ConcertAugust 10 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ, 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. Live music takes the spot-light this year as Little Texas performs a free concert at 9 PM.

DuMA Family Art CarnivalAugust 10 @ Dubuque Museum of ArtStep right up for a creative community event for all ages! Free outdoor art activities, gallery tours, family art studio adventures and ice cream treats and food for purchase, all from Noon - 4 PM.

Grant County Fair August 11–18 @ Fairgrounds, Lancaster, WIGrant County Fair featuring 4-H, FFA and youth projects, carnival rides, demolition derby and other entertainment. Visit GrantCountyFairWI.org.

Cascade Hometown DaysAugust 16-18 @ Downtown Cascade, IACascade comes together and shows their community spirit and pride with three days of music, food, games, and fun. Ex-pect a parade, vendor fair, car show, water ball fights, beanbag tourneys, a church breakfast and tons of live music and food!

Spirit of WoodstockAugust 16-18 @ Council Hill Station50th Anniversary of three days of love and music starts at 11 AM each day featuring Kofi Baker (Ginger Baker’s son), Cary Morin, Driftless Sisters, Lexi Parr, The Resistors, A Few Blind Mice, Medicinal Purposes, Not Dead Yet, McDonald & Jones, Nate Jenkins, Backseat Betty, Jim Post & more.

Fishtival August 17 @ Downtown Bellevue, IACelebrate art, fish, and the Mississippi River with activities for everyone including art show and sale, kids projects, Ski Bellevue and a street dance, all along the beautiful river.Visit facebook.com/BellevueArtsCouncil.

Summer’s Last Blast Aug. 22–24 @ Q Casino Back Waters StageGreat live music spread across three big days at the Q Casino Back Waters Stage. Much of the lineup is still TBA. Friday and Saturday are traditionally free. We do know that Johnny Trash and the Spazmatics will be returning on the 24th. These are all-ages outdoor events.

15th Annual Irish HooleyAugust 24 @ Alliant Amphitheater The Irish Hooley is stuffing all the fun back into one day this year (Noon - 10 PM) with live traditional Irish music from Ballyheigue, The Lads, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tomes, Connla and Skerryvore. Plus the McNulty School’s Irish Dancers, Dubuque Fire Pipe & Drums and more! Visit IrishHooley.org.

Potosi Brewfest August 24 @ Holiday Gardens, Potosi, WIPotosi Brewery hosts the 11th annual Potosi Brewfest at the Holiday Gardens Event Center in Potosi, Wisconsin. Admission to the festival includes an opportunity to sample the work of 35 craft brewers, home brewers, wineries, meats and Wisconsin cheeses, plus live music, a tour of the National Brewery Museum and a commemorative tasting glass. potosibrewery.com.

Team of Dreams September 1 @ Field of Dreams Movie SiteExperience the magic of the Field of Dreams and relive your greatest memories of America’s favorite pastime as Major League Baseball legends come together on Labor Day weekend for an autograph show and a celebrity softball game. Celebs include players Ozzie Smith, Bob Griese, Wade Boggs, Edgar Martinez as well as actors from the movies League of Their Own and The Sandlot. Visit teamofdreamsiowa.com.

73rd Platteville Dairy DaysSeptember 6-8 @ Platteville Legion Park, Platteville, WIThe family themed event has 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. Visit Plattevilledairydays.com.

The Dubuque Dragon Boat FestivalSeptember 7-8 @ Miller Riverview ParkDrawing teams from multiple states and Ontario, Canada, 40 foot long boats, shaped like dragons and holding 21 people or all ages race on the mighty Mississippi. The races are free to watch from 8 AM - 5 PM. Shuttle service is provided. Visit dubuquedragonboat.org.

Dubuque’s Oktoberfest September 21 @ A.Y. McDonald Park Under the huge festival tent in A.Y. McDonald Park by the Mississippi, featuring a beer tasting with over 25 breweries and fun German heritage contests. Enjoy a day full of traditional German music and dance. Plus wiener dog races and the Tri-States Championship Bier Stein holding contest. Proceeds to Camp Albrecht Acres.

BloktoberfestSeptember 21 @ Millwork DistrictThis 365ink Impact Award-Winning Millwork District Block Party features craft and domestic beers, live music, food vendors, Oktoberfest and strongman events, adults games and seriously tons of kids games and activities as well as huge BMX demonstrations. Presented by 7 Hills Brewing Company and Olliewood Action Sports.

West Dubuque WingfestSeptember 28 @ Farley Park, Farley, IACompetitors cooking up about 10,000 wings with live enter-tainment, volleyball, baggo, human foosball, and a wing eating contest sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings. Plus, kids entertainment, a dunk tank & more! It all starts at 11 AM. Sponsored by Western Dubuque Fine Arts Booster Club.

Dubuque Area Baconfest October 3 @ Grand River Center An evening of tasty bacon dishes from local restaurants, grocery stores, BBQ pits and caterers. Dubuque Area Baconfest is a fundraiser for Area Residential Care. VIP ticket admission from 5–6 PM and GA from 6–9 PM. Visit DBQBacon.com.

Tri-States’ Largest Chili Cook-Off October 5 @ Cable Car Square Historic Cable Car Square transforms into an aromatic chili tasting and competition. Enjoy live music, cold beer, kids games, food and entertainment at this family-friendly event. Site opens at 10 AM, $5 tasting spoons @ 1 PM. Hosted by the Dubuque Jaycees.

Galena Oktoberfest October 5 @ Depot Park, Galena, ILNon-stop live music, wiener dog races, polka dancing and lessons, German-style food and beverage, bounce-house and games for the kids, and more from Noon - 10 PM @ Depot Park in Galena. Adults and teens are $5. Kids are free. Visit GalenaLions.org/Galena-Oktoberfest.asp.

music at 6 PM. Shuttle service will be available throughout the City of Asbury as well as several outlying areas.

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