2015 Vintage Torque Fest Taste of Dubuque May 1–2 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds Aug. 6 @ Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Galena Maifest: Every Beer Helps a Pet Rock-N-Roll Rewind Aug. 7–8 @ Mississippi Moon Bar May 2 @ Galena Brewing Company DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival May 15–17 @ Washington Park & Town Clock Plaza Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jam Fridays: May 15–Sept. 4 @ Town Clock Plaza True Music Kickoff to Summer May 22 @ Town Clock Plaza Blueberry Music Festival May 24–25 @ Sandy Hook Tavern Bike Nights Last Friday of each month: May 29–August 28 @ Dubuque Harley Davidson Sandy Hook Bike Nights Various Fridays: May 29–Sept. 25 @ Sandy Hook Tavern Relay For Life June 6 @ Port of Dubuque Music in the Gardens Sundays: June 7–Aug. 30 @ Dubuque Arboretum Great Galena Balloon Race, Ale Fest & Wine Flights June 19–21 @ Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa Dubuque… and All That Jazz! June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 4 @ Town Clock Plaza Corkless in Galena Wine Festival Aug. 14 @ Town Clock Plaza Fishtival Aug. 15 @ Bellevue Grant County Fair East Dubuque Independence Day Celebration 11th Annual IRISH HOOLEY Independence Bluegrass with Finders and Youngberg Potosi Brewfest June 27 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ July 2 @ Schmid Innovation Center Courtyard Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks on the River July 3 @ A.Y. McDonald Park Bellevue Heritage Days July 3–4 @ Bellevue Ice Cream Social Downtown Friday Night Galena Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Rockin’ on the River Summerfest Dubuque Aug. 16–23 @ Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster July 4 @ Mathias Ham House June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 @ Dyersville Aug. 8 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ June 27 @ Galena Depot Park America’s River Festival June 12–13 @ Port of Dubuque East Dubuque Wingfest July 4 @ Downtown Galena Colts Music on the March Aug. 20 @ Mississippi Moon Bar Aug. 21–22 @ Alliant Amphitheater Aug. 22 @ Holiday Gardens Center, Potosi Summer’s Last Blast Aug. 28–29 @ Town Clock Plaza Galena Food & Wine Festival Sept. 11 @ Galena Convention Center Voices from the Warehouse District XI—Opening Night Sept. 12 @ Voices Gallery Dubuque’s Oktoberfest & Color Vibe 5K Sept. 19 @ A.Y. McDonald Park Rotary Ride n Roll for the Vets June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 20 @ Cascade Riverview Amphitheater July 7 @ Senior High School, Dalzell Field Sept. 26 @ Ice Harbor, Port of Dubuque Music in Jackson Park Asbury Music in the Park July 11 @ Asbury Park Dubuque Area Baconfest Great Jones County Fair Tri-States’ Largest Chili Cook-Off June 14, July 12, Aug. 9 @ Jackson Park ARC Corporate & Community Games June 18 @ Port of Dubuque Jackson County Pro Rodeo June 18–20 @ Bellevue Horsemen’s Club July 22–26 @ Great Jones County Fair, Monticello Dubuque County Fair July 28–Aug. 2 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds Oct. 1 @ Grand River Center Oct. 3 @ Cable Car Square Galena Oktoberfest Oct. 3 @ Galena Eastside Riverfront 2015 DUBUQUELAND FESTIVAL CALENDAR Vintage Torque Fest May 1–2 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds VintageTorqueFest.com A celebration of original hot rod culture, Vintage Torque Fest features customs from the golden age (pre-1965) as well as pre-1975 motorcycles, choppers, and bobbers. Some of the cars even take a turn on the dirt track! Live rockabilly and punk serve as the backdrop for the show, which includes “kustom kulture” artwork, a vintage parts swap meet, a model-building contest for kids and a vintage pinup contest. Galena Maifest: Every Beer Helps a Pet May 2 @ Galena Brewing Company Galena Brewing Company hosts the fifth annual Galena Maifest, tapping seasonal brews and celebrating our furry friends. The Safe Haven Pet Adoption Fair will be held noon in front of the brewery, with live music by The Old 57s at 8 PM. The event is a fun fundraiser for the Jo Daviess County Safe Haven No Kill Animal Shelter. DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival May 15–17 @ Washington Park & Town Clock Plaza DubuqueFest.org The longest running fine arts festival in Iowa, DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 38th year in 2015. The free all arts festival, brought to you by the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, features an Art Fair in Washington Park, live entertainment at the Town Clock and Gazebo, a reading and release by Writers Guild, handson art for all ages, and much more. This year the Friday night concert series features singer/songwriter Brooks Strause, with Jack Lion and Bonesetters. Headlining Saturday’s long list of all day entertainment is Athens, GA trio The Whigs, with Chicago trio The Mutts. Dubuque365 Lunchtime Jam Fridays: May 15–Sept. 4 @ Town Clock Plaza Hosted by your own 365 crew and local sponsor Prudential, Lunchtime Jams feature laidback lunchtime performances by local acoustic musicians in shady Town Clock Plaza every Friday around lunchtime (weather permitting). True Music Kickoff to Summer May 22 @ Town Clock Plaza Sponsored by Budweiser, the Diamond Jo Casino and the Buzz Entertainment Group, Kickoff to Summer brings more party rock than the Town Clock stage will see all summer (or at least until Summer’s Last Blast!). Always on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend (kicking off the weekend that kicks off summer, get it?) this year’s party starts with Lexi Parr and the Ruby Blonde Band followed by Misbehavin’ and finally, Midwest party rock favorites, the LoveMonkeys. Kickoff to Summer benefits The Boy Scouts, Camp Albrecht Acres and Sertoma. Blueberry Music Festival May 24–25 @ Sandy Hook Tavern The Sandy Hook hosts a party to keep the Memorial Day Weekend going with live music from Denny Garcia, Missbehavin’, Ruby Blonde, Pistol Pete with Laura McDonald, and Mighty Wheelhouse on Sunday; and then The Family Business, and The Brews Brothers on Monday. Admission is just $10 for both days. 2015 DUBUQUELAND FESTIVAL CALENDAR Bike Nights Last Friday of each month: May 25–Aug. 28 @ Dubuque Harley Davidson Bike nights are held at the Dubuque Harley Davidson dealership at 145 N. Crescent Ridge Rd. on Dubuque on the last Friday of every month, May–August. The outdoor parties features grilled grub from the Mighty Mississippi H.O.G. Chapter for an at will donation to Bikers In Need and there plenty of cold beer. Oh yeah, and music! May 29 features the BackRoads band, June 26 is Project X, July 31 brings Six Shots ’Til Midnight and August 28th wraps up with Renegade. Sandy Hook Bike Nights Various Fridays: May 29–Sept. 25 @ Sandy Hook Tavern The Sandy Hook Tavern, always a great destination for a ride, hosts Bike Nights on select Fridays through the summer. Starting Friday, May 29, Bike Nights will feature live music and a variety of other events like steak feeds, bike Olympics, cruises, and Dating Games each scheduled Friday, with proceeds going to local charities. Check upcoming issues of 365ink for dates, bands, special events, and featured charities. Relay For Life June 6 @ Port of Dubuque RelayForLife.org/DubuqueIA This fun-filled event moves to a Saturday afternoon in 2015, celebrating survivorship and raising money for research and programs for the American Cancer Society. The event starts with an Opening Ceremony at noon, with a Caregivers Lap at 6 PM, a Survivors Lap at 6:30 PM, then after dark, a Luminaria Ceremony, and finally a Closing Ceremony at 11 PM to remember those lost and celebrate those committed to save lives by taking up the fight against cancer. Music in the Gardens Sundays: June 7–Aug. 30 @ Dubuque Arboretum Music in the Gardens, a free summer concert series offers a wide variety of family-friendly music in the beautiful surroundings of Dubuque’s Arboretum. The free concert series begins at 6:30 PM and is sponsored by a variety of area businesses and organizations including the Dubuque Arts Council who hosts the June 14–July 26 performances. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and your own picnic and refreshments! June 7: Jim Busta Band (Polka) June 14: Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels June 21: Hunter Fuerste’s American Vintage Orchestra (Swing) June 28: Dubuque Symphony Orchestra July 5: Madison Brass Band July 12: Coupe DeVille July 19: Bob Dorr & The Blue Band July 26: Kids from Wisconsin Aug. 2: Orquesta de Jazz y Salsa Alto Maiz Aug. 9: Johnson Strings (Instrumental) Aug. 16: Ridge Rangers (Bluegrass) Aug. 23: Derty Rice (Zydeco) Aug. 30: Ralph Kluseman (Beatles Tribute) America’s River Festival Dan + Shay with Sam Hunt, Old Dominion Tommy James & The Shondells with America, Grand Funk Railroad June 12–13 @ Port of Dubuque AmericasRiverFestival.com Dubuque’s hottest place to be returns with loads of live music, food and fun. Performers include rising country music stars Dan + Shay with special guests Sam Hunt and Old Dominion on Friday, with a classic rock showcase on Saturday featuring Tommy James & The Shondells with America, and Grand Funk Railroad. America’s River Fest 2015 adds a Saturday afternoon Brewfest, giving craft beer lovers an opportunity to taste brews from a range of local and regional brewers. Downtown Friday Night June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 @ Dyersville 563-875-2311 Not 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 hosted by the Fire Department. Best of all, it’s free! June 12: Hard Salami July 10: Ziegfried Underground Aug. 14: 3 Drink Minimum Dubuque Jaycees / Radio Dubuque Fireworks on the River July 3 @ A.Y. McDonald Park DubuqueAirShowAndFireworks.com Only the biggest and best fireworks display for miles around! Located in the Hawthorne Street area by McDonald Park, get there early for the best spots and bring some beverages ‘cause you’re gonna be there awhile. Bellevue Heritage Days July 3–4 @ Bellevue BellevueIA.com 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. Music in Jackson Park July 4 @ Mathias Ham House RiverMuseum.com 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. Galena Independence Day Parade and Fireworks July 4 @ Downtown Galena KiwanisClubOfGalena.org | 815-238-4538 Annual community parade 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. June 14, July 12, Aug 9 @ Jackson Park The free evening concerts in Jackson Park are held from 6–8 PM, 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! August 9 will feature Group Therapy. Colts Music on the March ARC Corporate & Community Games July 11 @ Asbury Park The Asbury Area Civic and Recreation Foundation annually hosts Music in the Park from noon to midnight. This is a free family event with a variety of music, entertainment, food, children’s games and family activities followed by free live music from 6 PM to midnight. Shuttle service will be available throughout the City of Asbury as well as several outlying areas. June 18 @ Port of Dubuque arearesidentialcare.org Get your team of 8–10 players together to play some silly games with a serious mission. The games are a series of competitive contests between corporate and organizationally sponsored teams where intense battles of skill meet ridiculous feats of, well, ridiculousness. It’s a huge event with many teams. Let 2015 be the year your team competes for a great cause, empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve their highest quality of life. Jackson County Pro Rodeo June 18–20 @ Bellevue Horsemen’s Club BellevueRodeo.com Horse and bull riding, barrel racing, plus kids games, food, music, mechanical bull and more! Great Galena Balloon Race, Ale Fest & Wine Flights June 19–21 @ Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa GreatGalenaBalloonRace.com 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, activities for the whole family, and a Friday night Alefest which features over 100 of the finest craft beer styles. On Saturday night, partake in Wine Flights featuring nearly 100 wines. Dubuque… and All That Jazz! June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. 4 @ Town Clock Plaza DubuqueMainStreet.com The big daddy of Town Clock festivals, Dubuque...and All That Jazz! features some of the best bands in the Midwest, a wide variety of foods, cold beverages served up by the Dubuque Jaycees and a few thousand of your closest friends with which to enjoy it all. The June edition features Chicago funk and R&B band The Business, a longtime All That Jazz favorite. June 19: The Business (funk and R&B) July 17: The Jimmys Aug. 21: 10 of Soul (soul and funk) Sept. 4: The Lonely Goats (zydeco) Corkless in Galena Wine Festival June 27 @ Galena Depot Park The Northern Illinois Wine Growers (NIWG) host the Corkless in Galena Wine Festival in Galena’s picturesque Depot Park. A celebration of area winemaking, especially those made with locally-grown American hybrid grapes, Corkless raises funds for further research in the NIWG Research Vineyard and supports local nonprofits like the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation. East Dubuque Independence Day Celebration June 27 @ Sinsinawa Ave., East Dubuque Bring your family and enjoy an evening full of music, inflatables, food and children’s games along with a fireworks display. Independence Bluegrass with Finders and Youngberg July 2 @ Schmid Innovation Center Courtyard (Caradco Warehouse) Dupaco Community Credit Union once again presents renowned bluegrass masters Finders & Youngberg from Colorado, featuring former tri-state music favorite Mike Finders, to the friendly confines of the courtyard at the Schmid Innovation Center at the Caradco Warehouse just in time for the Independence Holiday. Hosted by your friends at 365ink Magazine as a fundraiser supporting Marine Toys For Tots, the evening of music also features the Driftless Sisters beginning at 6:30 PM and, of course, a great wine tasting by the most decorated wine makers in the area, Dubuque Heritage Winery. Tickets are just $10 and include the tasting. Rain site will be inside Inspire Café. Gaelic Storm with The High Kings, We Banjo 3, and The Screaming Orphans Aug. 20 @ Mississippi Moon Bar Aug. 21–22 @ Alliant Amphitheater IrishHooley.org | 563-583-5000 The Irish Hooley enters its second decade with another expansion. Moving last year’s “Hooley Unplugged” at the Mississippi Moon Bar to Thursday night, the Hooley celebrates both Friday and Saturday at the Alliant Amphitheater at Star Brewery with two full evenings of Irish and Celtic music and culture. Ice Cream Social Rockin’ on the River June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 20 @ Cascade Riverview Amphitheater Enjoy great music from 6–11 PM (Sept. 20 at noon) at Rockin’ on the River. All music events will have food vendors. Don’t forget to bring your cooler and lawn chairs! June 12: The Creepin’ Charlies with the Cosmobilly Band July 10: Old 57s with Nutsy & Lori Aug. 14: Blue Mississippi with Mississippi String Band, Cade Wessels Sept. 20: Jen & John from 8 Seconds 11th Annual IRISH HOOLEY July 7 @ Senior High School, Dalzell Field Colts.org | 563-582-4872 The Colts’ show has been a highlight on Dubuque’s summer calendar since 1963. Seven groups are scheduled to compete in this Drum Corps International summer tour event. Tickets are on sale now at colts.org. Asbury Music in the Park Great Jones County Fair Eric Church, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Newsboys July 22–26 @ Great Jones County Fair, Monticello GreatJonesCountyFair.com The Great Jones County Fair has long been know for booking great entertainment, and this year is no different with a mostly country lineup that includes Toby Keith with Waterloo Revival on Thursday, Eric Church with Charlie Worsham on Friday, and Tim McGraw with Chasin’ Crazy on Saturday. Christian rock fans will not want to miss Newsboys with Matthwe West on Sunday. Dubuque County Fair Jason Derulo, Everclear, Fuel, Toadies, American Hi-Fi July 28–Aug. 2 @ Dubuque County Fairgrounds DBQFair.com The 62nd 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—so much it takes nearly a week to fit it all in. The Fair’s Friday night concert will feature the Summerland Tour with ‘90s rock hitmakers Everclear, Fuel, Toadies, and American Hi-Fi with Saturday’s concert featuring hip-hop star Jason Derulo. Potosi Brewfest Aug. 22 @ Holiday Gardens Center, Potosi Potosi Brewery hosts the seventh 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, and Wisconsin cheeses, plus live music, a tour of the National Brewery Museum and a commemorative tasting glass. Summer’s Last Blast Aug. 28–29 @ Town Clock Plaza Sponsored by Budweiser, the Diamond Jo Casino and the Buzz Entertainment Group, Summer’s Last Blast is all that and more spread across two big days under the Town Clock from 5 PM–midnight. Friday night welcomes great touring acts including Back Roads Band, Electric Shock the AC/DC tribute and Pop Rocks. Saturday night celebrates the best of hometown rock with Zero 2 Sixty, Menace, Johnny Trash and then the always-loved Spazmatics roll into town. This is a free all-ages event supporting multiple local charities. Galena Food & Wine Festival Sept. 11 @ Galena Convention Center GalenaFoodAndWineFestival.com A culinary dream featuring the talents of Galena area restaurants as well as a wine tasting showcasing more than 200 varieties of wines, plus beer and spirits. Voices from the Warehouse District XI—Opening Night Sept. 12 @ Voices Gallery VoicesGallery.org Voices is a month-long art exhibit and cultural event located in Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District. Voices began as a way for the artist’s voice to be heard, and quickly gathered support from the Dubuque community. Now in its eleventh year, the opening reception features work from local, regional and national artists along with musical performances. Opening night starts at 7 PM. Dubuque’s Oktoberfest & Color Vibe 5K Sept. 19 @ A.Y. McDonald Park The good Germans of Dubuque host Oktoberfest under the huge “Festspiele Zelt” (festival tent) at a new location for 2015, in A.Y. McDonald Park by the Mississippi River. The day’s activities kick off at 10 AM with the Color Vibe 5K run. The festivities themselves get started at 11 AM. Oktoberfest features a Beer Tasting with 25 breweries from 3:30–6:30 PM, MassKrugStemmen (Beir Stein Holding Contest), HammerSchlagen, Plunger Toss and Tug of War. Entertainment includes the Guttenberg German Band, the Americana Polka Band, the University of Dubuque Band, and University of Northern Iowa International Dance Theatre. Proceeds benefit Camp Albrecht Acres. Rotary Ride n Roll for the Vets Aug. 6 @ Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium RiverMuseum.com Enjoy mouth-watering food favorites plus live music on two stages, cold beer, entertainment, kids games, and more from 3–11 PM. Admission is free. Sept. 26 @ Ice Harbor, Port of Dubuque The Cruise in Car and Motorcycle Show kicks off at 11 AM with a flag ceremony at the Veterans Memorials site before the party starts at the port of Dubuque. A motorcycle ride sponsored by the Midnight Riders Motorcycle club is just $10. Also enjoy military displays and live musical entertainment throughout the event. Plus, a backyard BBQ contest… YUM! This free event, hosted by the Dubuque Rotary Club, benefits the Veterans Freedom Center. Rock-N-Roll Rewind Dubuque Area Baconfest Taste of Dubuque Aug. 7–8 @ Mississippi Moon Bar Facebook.com/RockNRollRewind Rock-n-Roll Rewind 2015 returns with two days of classic bands from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s in the Tri-State area. East Dubuque Wingfest Aug. 8 @ Sinsinawa Ave, East DBQ 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. Wingfest starts at 11 AM and goes through 9 PM Summerfest Dubuque Aug. 14 @ Town Clock Plaza dalmc.com A fundraiser for the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council’s Education to Employment Grant Program, Summerfest is a free festival at the Town Clock featuring live music, food, and family fun all starting at 5 PM. Fishtival Aug. 15 @ Bellevue [email protected] Bellevue celebrates art, fish, and the Mississippi River on August 16 with arts and activities for everyone including art exhibits, hands-on arts projects for kids, a show by Ski Bellevue, live music, craft beer, and a fish boil. Grant County Fair Aug. 16–23 @ Grant County Fairgrounds, Lancaster GrantCountyFairWI.org Grant County Fair featuring 4-H, FFA and youth projects, carnival rides, demolition derby and other entertainment. Oct. 1 @ Grand River Center DBQBacon.com Prepare yourself for 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. This year it will be held at the Grand River Center with VIP ticket admission from 5–6 PM and GA from 6–9 PM. Tri-States’ Largest Chili Cook-Off Oct. 3 @ Cable Car Square The Tri-States’ Largest Chili Cook-Off transforms historic Cable Car Square on Dubuque’s Bluff Street into an aromatic chili tasting and competition. With live music and beer, Cook-Off also features a variety of kids games, food and entertainment at this family-friendly event. Galena Oktoberfest Oct. 3 @ Galena Eastside Riverfront GalenaLions.org/Galena-Oktoberfest.asp Annual German celebration featuring non-stop live music, wiener dog races, polka dancing and lessons, German-style food and beverage, bounce-house and games for the kids, and much more. Adults and teens are $5. Kids are free.
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