Chamber Convention & Visitors Bureau Report
~ DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER of CoMMERCE
'lJI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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To: Terry Duggan I Mayor
City Council Members
Mike Van Milligen I City Manager
Donna Smith I Chair
Dubuque County Supervisors
Mary Ann Specht I Administrative Assistant
Denise Dolan I Dubuque County Auditor
Fr: Keith Rahe I Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Chairman
Sue Czeshinski I Convention & Visitors Bureau Director
Re: Convention and Visitors Bureau I Quarterly Report
Dt: 12 April 2005
The Convention and Visitors Bureau had a strong first quarter with many activities in all Bureau
departments. The 2005 Consumer marketing campaign and promotions were developed and presented,
the Group Tours were targeted through trade shows and follow up sales efforts, convention bookings and
bids increased dramatically and the PR effort continued.
The Advertising program for the America's River Campaign was developed and presented to potential
investors. The CVB staff continues to pursue investors to develop this $300,000 program which would
focus on consumer and meeting advertising through billboard, magazine, newspaper, radio, direct mail
and possibly cable television. Participation is starting to come together and the schedule and creative is
being developed around the participants that are investing with the CVB. The CVB also launched a new
advertising program in cooperation with the Quad Cities targeting the Chicago suburbs and Des Moines.
Special insert sections will be placed in the Des Moines Register on May 14, June 18, July 16 and
September 24, 2005 and in the Chicago Suburban Journal and Topics newspaper on May 4, June 15 and
September 7, 2005. Both of these sets of special sections will be four color. Many of our members are
interested in participating in these new options for coop ad placements.
Group Sales efforts have been effective during the first quarter. The CVB attended the American Bus
Association show in Chicago in January. This show was one of our better responses in terms of generating
appointments and leads. Many of the attendees had also participated in a Galena/Mississippi River Fam
tour which included a trip to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium thanks to cooperation
from the Galena CVB. This is not only a significant step in showcasing Dubuque to group tour operators
but it is a large step forward in our cooperative relationship with Galena. Over 26 appointments were
scheduled with group tour operators and leads were distributed to members following the show. Many of
these clients have trips or will be planning trips to this area as a result.
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Convention Sales and Marketing efforts have really been paying off this quarter. The number of
delegates for 2005 is over 50,000!!! This is an all time record for Dubuque. Many groups of larger size
than ever before will be in Dubuque for conferences this year. We are also receiving many requests from
meeting planners for bids from our community. We have been working very closely with our hotels and
attractions during the first quarter. There has been renewed interest in making sales blitz trips with our
staff to encourage business to the Dubuque area! The CVB hosted a Dubuque reception and showcase just
before Dubuque Night in Des Moines for some of our biggest association clients to show them the latest
and greatest from Dubuque and the America's River project. Seven associations attended and other
association executives came to Dubuque for site tours as a result.
Public Relations efforts continue as a result of ongoing work with our PR Agency. The following articles
have appeared recently:
· AAA Home & Away
· Meetings Mid America
· Destinations Magazine
· Fishing in the Midwest TV Program
· Midwest Living I Iowa Co-Op
The plans for the America's River Festival and Cabela's NTC Event are coming along well. The event
will showcase John Michael Montgomery as headline entertainment Saturday evening. There will be four
boats in the event doing lunch, sightseeing and dinner cruises Saturday and Sunday. Continuous
entertainment, food and beverage vendors, tradeshow, fishing tournament, boat rides, Freedom Park
military display and kids rides will be featured in the Port of Dubuque on Memorial Day Weekend. The
event will also feature the Dock Dogs, a chain saw event, a Ford F-150 display and other interactive
displays. ESPN, ESPN2 and the Outdoor Life Network will be broadcasting from the event site which will
give us great National coverage!
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liers to generate new revenue streams via
add-on fees-some of which don't show up
until billing time-a trickle of lawsuits and a
torrent of jawboning from planners who sim-
ply won't go with the flow is gathering force.
To wit: early departure fees averaging $50; resort and amenities
fees ranging from $15 to $20 for towels, fitness center privileges and
tennis and basketball court access; automatic gratuities for house-
keepers, bellmen and doormen; and charges for rooms in which food
and beverages are served during a meeting, in addition to meeting
room rental fees.
There's a delicate balancing act going
Show Us the Money!
Fees on, and under, the table
. by RUTH A.. HILL
D lD YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT THE PLANNER WHO RECEIVED A
hotel contract with a $1.50 per-person charge for room
setup? Or t.he master billing fee of $1,000 t.o maintain an
!.' organization's folio for direct billing?
As the lean and losses of the past three years force hote-
Big-city sophistication, small-town hospitality
by LORI TENNY
ASK ANY CHICAGOAN WHAT THE MOST LIVABLE BIG CITY IN AMERICA IS, AND IIANDS-DOWN, THEIR
hometown will be the answer. Pride runs deep in the Windy City, and nowadays, rightly so.
In recent years America's largest Midwestern metro-already a standout for its remarkable
skyline and attractive lakeside location-has t.apped its long-standing spirit of innovation
and renewal to implement downtown revitalization projects that have spurred new devel-
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opments throughp~t town. From renovated theaters, trendy restaurant.s and inviting parks to new
residential districts and upscale hotels and convention facilities, both locals and visiting delegates
seem to be singing the same praises: "My kind of town, Chica-
go is!" "What stands out the most for visitors is that Chicago
is a city that's lived in," says Deborah Sexton, president of the
Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB). "This city
has a huge number of downtown residents; it's open for busi-
ness 24 hours a day, it's very clean, and it's very beautiful." .
Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has spearheaded vast beauti-
fication programs throughout the city, and along with those
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MARKETINC MANACER
DUBUQUE CUB
300 MAIN ST STE 200
DUBUQUE IA 52001-6946
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ConferenCE
Centers
Dedicated meeting venues
pace the hospitality industry
by CAROLYN BLACKBURN
AN INCIU:ASING NUMm:R Of'
planners are puttinl( money
hehind the fact that confer-
ence centers arc drcmll
weavers for I(roups wit.h
serious business at hund, and oUter
segment.s of the sufferinl( hospitality
industry arc taking notice.
When industry heavyweil(ht Am-
mark Harrison Lodghli! surveyed plan-
ners about t.h!! hackhone of various
t.ypes of meetings, it found t.hat. confer-
ence center meetings arc strongly
linked to learning.
"We asked plmmers, 'What does rul
association nlcet.ing mean'?' They said,
'hest practices, education sessiotL~, fWI,'"
explains Mike Falll\er, vice president of
sal!!s :md marketing wit.h Arrunark Harri-
son. "And what. about a conference Ce/l-
t.er meeting? They responded, 'That.'s
serious.' 11'1' oft.en import;U1t t.o the suc-
cess of the company."
Generally comprised of 200 dele-
gates or less, conference center meet-
ings have remained a step a11ead dur-
ing the recent doldrums in the
hospitality worlel. According to indus-
try expert$, this golden st.at.us is due tAJ
attractive qualities that. include high-
tech function space, comfortahle sur-
roundings, the almight.y CMP, and a
variet.y of set.tings--confercnce cen-
ters can he fonnd in the country's city
centers and suburbs, and on its college
cmnpllses.
"Planners are discovering confer-
ence center business and the confer.
ence style of meet.ings, and business is
hooming hecause of this," says St.eve
Giblin, presielent of the Americas for
Dolce Int.ernat.ional. "The hospitality
inelustry is suffering, but the confer-
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conservatory, museum, and bed-and-
breakfast inn, as well as tours of Willson's
boyhood home. Workshops, reunions and
meetings are welcome at the facility.
Meanwhile, the Waterloo and Cedar
Falls area, located between Mason City
and Cedar Rapids, celebrates the state's
cultural and agricultural heritage with
attractions such as the African-American
Historical and Cultural Museum, the
Hearst Center for the Arts, the Waterloo
Center for the Arts, a farmers' market,
and several John Deere manufacturing
facilities.
The area also offers a variety of hotels
featuring meeting facilities as well as the
recently renovated Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center.
The city's most significant develop-
ment is the America's River project, the
last phase of which was completed at the
end of 2003. The $188 million revitaliza-
tion includes the Grand River Center,
offering 86,000 square feet of function
space; the Grand Harbor Resort and
Waterpark, a 194-room facility with 2,500
square feet of meeting space; the Alliant
Energy Outdoor Amphitheater; the
National Mississippi River Museum &
Aquarium; and the Mississippi Riverwalk,
which is home to the Star Brewery
Amphitheater and is part of a 44-mile trail
connecting the river to the Field of
DubuquelOuad Cities
The Mississippi River is the heartbeat of
Eastern Iowa, from the Victorian man-
sions along its bluffs in Dubuque to the
casinos and riverboats of the Quad Cities.
Dubuque is Iowa's oldest city and
perhaps its most romantic. Boutique
shopping in Cable Car Square and din-
ner aboard a paddle wheeler are two
attractions that give the town an old-
fashioned flair.
Sure, everyone taIks about great service.
But here in Iowa, we deliver. Really.
The RiverCenterf Adler Theatre is
synonymous with Iowa hospitality.
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are our business. We're good at it
With lots of festivals, museums, and of course,
the Mississippi River, there's always something to see and do.
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"There's nothin' halfway about the
Iowa way to greet you..." He was right
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in Davenport, Iowa. We'd love to SiJ:j "hi"
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Dreams movie site, a popular stop for Sow.t r..,NMt:ExpIOlorslo.mandC/",kpassedlhrollgh
groups in DyersviIle, located west of Slollr CI/y i1l18U<I dllril/glheir legendary westward expedItIon.
Dubuque. Numerous attractions at the
new river development are available for
group events.
"We wanted to reconnect people with
the river to make it special for visitors,"
says Sue Czeshinski, director of the
Dubuque CVE. "We have so many people
who come to see it."
The majority of meetings center on the
river, from environmental groups to the
barge and shipping industry, according to
Czeshinski.
"We're also getting more national
meetings, thanks to our partnership with
American Airlines," she says. "Plus, meet-
ing planners report that some of the high-
est-attended conferences are held here in
Dubuque."
The metro area of Davenport and Bet-
tendorf, Iowa, combined with Moline and
Rock Island, Ill., form the Quad Cities
region along the Mississippi River. There's
definitely four cities' worth of activities,
from riverboat gaming to Arsenal Island,
an area rich with military history from the
Civil War to the Gulf War.
The Quad Cities are also investing in
riverfront redevelopment efforts, with the
$113 million River Renaissance project
currently transforming several blocks in
downtown Davenport. The project
includes the addition of music, theater,
visual arts, and entertainment attractions
over the next two years, including the
River Music Experience, which will open
in June in the historic Redstone building.
The attraction will showcase live blues
and jazz music and unique exhibits trac-
ing American roots music along the Mis-
sissippi River.
Plans also include the construction of a
skywalk bridge to the riverfront, the
expansion of the Adler Theatre to accom-
modate Broadway plays and the construc-
tion of the $40 million Smithsonian-afmi-
ated Figge Arts Center on the riverfront,
slated to open in summer 2005 with
13,000 square feet of gallery space, art-
making studios, a glass-walled winter gar-
den, and an auditorium. The facility will
be available for group events.
Meanwhile, Davenport's riverfront
John O'Donnell Stadium, built in 1931 and
currently home to the Swing of the Quad
Cities, a Minor League Baseball affiliate of
the Minnesota Twins, will complete a ren-
ovation and restoration of the entire facil-
ity in time for opening day of the 2004
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with 100,000 square feet meeting space, as
well as hotels such as Holiday Inn Daven-
port. In Bettendorf, the Isle of Capri Casino
and the Lodge Hotel and Conference Cen-
ter offer additional options.
Sioux CitylCouncil Bluffs
Council Bluffs, located on the southwest-
ern border of the state, has longstanding
popularity as a meeting site.
Legendary explorers Lewis and Clark
unwittingly gave the town its future name
when they met in council with the loea!
Native American tribes along the bluffs of
the Missouri River during their famous
expedition in the early 19th century.
Lewis and Clark also left their mark on
Sioux City, situated north of Council Bluffs
on the state line; the only fatality of the
Lewis and Clark Expedition, Sgt. Charles
Floyd, is buried in Sioux City, and his mon-
ument, a lOO-foot-taIi white obelisk, over-
looks the Missouri River Valley.
Both towns offer a rich mix of muse-
ums and family attractions, from the
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and
the Sioux City Museum to the new
Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Coun-
cil Bluffs.
"We have a lot of unique attractions,"
says Angie Tyner, vice president of the
Council Bluffs CVE. "That makes group
travel ideal here."
Another top selling point for groups in
Council Bluffs is the Mid-America Center,
a multipurpose arena that opened in Jan-
uary 2003. The center offers 25,000
square feet of meeting space and a
24,000-square-foot exhibition hall.
"We're more marketable as a meetings
destination with Mid-America," Tyner
says. "Business during our last quarter
almost doubled. We're putting more emphasis and marketing dollars in the
sports market, and we're refocusing on
the associations market as well."
Meanwhile, Sioux City group facilities
include the new Tyson's Event Center,
which opened in January with seating for
10,000 people, the restored 2,650-seat
Orpheum Theater and the Sioux City
Convention Center, with 10,000 square
feet of meeting space and 50,000 square
feet of exhibit space. .
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-ONG(jING.EVENTS
CELEBRATION RIVER CRUISES
Every Tuesday morning from June through September enjoy a day long
cruise from the Quad Ciry area to Dubuque or on Wednesdays, board in
Dubuque and cruise south to Moline, IL. Cruise includes three meals,
activities, narration by the captain and live entertainment. Admission
charged. For more information call 800/297-0034 or
w\vw .celebration belle. com
DUBUQUE & FARLEY RACEWAYS
Top notch auto racing and special events in the Midwest from April-
September. For schedule information contact the Dubuque Speedway at
563/588-1406, Farley Speedway at 563/744-3620, or online at
www.simmonspromotionsinc.com
DUBUQUE FARMERS MARKET
13th and Iowa Street area. An open-air market selling home grown
produce, baked goods, bedding, house plants, and handmade artS and
crafts. Every Saturday morning from May-October from 7 a.m.-12 noon.
Contact Dubuque Main Street at 563/588-4400.
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART
7th & Locust Streets. Exhibitions of national and regional artists as well as
a variery of educational programs throughout the year. Open to the
public, admission charged. Contact the Museum at 563/557-1851 or
W\VW.dbqart.com.
DUBUQUE RIVER RIDES
Ice Harbor at Port of Dubuque. Experience the world-famous Mississippi
River aboard an authentic paddle wheeler or a modern yacht. A variery of
cruises offered daily from May-October. Sightseeing, lunch and evening
prime rib and chicken dinner cruises, Murder Mystery, Fall foliage and
private charters also available. Admission charged. For more information
call 800/747-8093 or 563/583-8093 or website
W\VW.spiri tofd ubuq ue. com.
FALL COLORS AT THE ARBORETUM
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. View Fall flowers and colors
daily from dawn ro dusk. Free admission. Contact the Arboretum at
563/556-2100.
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
The evening includes your own unique character, costumes, a delicious
four course dinner, and mortuary services. Held from 6-10 p.m.
Admission charged. Event held for private parties of 20 or more only.
Group reservation is required by contacting Gerry Murphy Tours &
Travel 800/974-7714.
"MUSIC IN THE GARDENS"
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. A variety of musical groups
performing every Sunday evening at 6 p.m. June-August. Free admission.
Contact the Arboretum at 563/556-2100 ot
W\VW.dubuq uearboretum.com.
NATURE DAYS
E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, Mines of Spain Recreation Area. For kids
in grades 1-6. Topics vary and begin at 11 a.m. every Saturday in June-
August. Free admission. Contact the Mines of Spain at 563/556-0620 or
www.minesofspain.org.
PARTY ZONE
Dubuque Counry Fairgrounds Ballroom. Dance to all your favorite dance
hits every Thursday night from 7-11 p.m. Admission charged. Contact the
Fairgrounds at 563/588-1406.
TROLLEYS OF DUBUQUE
Daily narrated tours of Dubuque from May 1 through Oct. 31.
Admission charged. Contact the Trolleys at 800/408-0077 or 563/552-
2896 for reservations.
VICTORIAN HOUSE TOUR & PROGRESSIVE DINNER
A trained guide will take you through four of Dubuque's most beautiful
and historic homes for a special five-course gourmet meal. Admission
charged. Held on the 2nd & 4th Saturday evenings of June-October.
Contact the Historical Sociery at 800/226-3369 or 563/557-9545.
'-
WILD WEST WEDNESDAY
Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom. Country dancing every
Wednesday night from 7-11 p.m. Admission charged. Contact the
Fairgrounds at 563/588-1406.
~PRIL 2005
"ASTRONOMY, ASTROLOGY AND APRIL'S FOOLS"
Heitkamp Planetarium, Loras College. Begins promptly at 7 p.m. $1
suggested donation. Contact the Planetarium at 563/588-7154.
1-2 FBN RADIO LIVE!
Bijou Room, Five Flags Center. A Fly-By-Night Production. Held at 8
p.m. Admission charged. Contact Five Flags at 888/412-9758 or
563/589-4258.
2 ARTS & CRAFT SHOW
Grand River Center, 500 Bell Street. Admission charged. For more
information call 563/690-4500.
I-.~ STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Bell Tower Theater & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or W\VW.belltowertheater.net.
1.3 UNCLE JAKE'S 90th!
Harbor Room, Diamond Jo Casino. An interactive comedy. Admission
charged. Contact the Grand Opera House at 563/588-1305 or
W\vw. thegrandoperahouse.com.
2-3 ULTIMATE CHILDREN'S FUN FAIR
Five Flags Center. Nation's largest traveling exotic zoo, exhibits, rides
and games. Admission charged. Contact Five Flags 888/412-9758 or
563/589-4258.
5 MUSICIAN EMILIA DAHLIN
Sylvia's Common Ground, Universiry of Dubuque. Held at 8 p.m. Free
admission. Contact the Universiry at 563/589-3583.
5 HONORS JAZZ BAND FESTNAL
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke College. Held at 7 p.m. Free admission.
Contact Clarke at 563/588-6318 or wW\v.c1arke.edu.
7-10 UNCLE]AKE'S 90th!
Harbor Room, Diamond Jo Casino. An interactive comedy. Admission
charged. Contact the Grand Opera House at 563/588-1305 or
W\VW. thegrandoperahouse.com.
7.10 STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Bell Tower Theater & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or wW\v.belltowertheater.net.
8-9 CHAMPIONSHIP BULLRIDING
Five Flags Center. Held at 7:30 p.m. Admission is charged. Contact Five
Flags at 888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
8-10 WAHLERT HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS "AIDA"
Five Flags Theater. Admission charged. Contact Five Flags ticket office at
888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
9 LOLLIPOPS & MUSIC FOR OUR PRESCHOOLERS
Carnegie Stout Public Library. Thirry minute concerr features a musical
artist or group and also includes free lollipops! Held at 10 a.m. Free
admission. Contact Northeast Iowa School of Music at 563/690-0151.
10 HORSE PULL
Five Flags Arena. Admission charged. Contact Five Flags at 888/412-
9758 or 563/589-4258.
12 CITY EXPO
Five Flags Arena. Spend an evening at Five Flags learning about the
services provided by the Ciry of Dubuque. Held from 5-8 p.m. Free
admission. Contact Five Flags at 888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
14 DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LUNCHEON
Dubuque Golf & Country Club. Held at 12 p.m. Admission charged.
Contact the Symphony at 563/557-1677 or
W\VW .dubuq uesym phony .org.
14 MONTGOMERY GENTRY, TRACE ADKINS & CLETUS T. JUDD
Five Flags Arena. Concert startS at 8 p.m. For tickets, contact the Five
Flags Box Office at 888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
14-17 UNCLE JAKE'S 90th!
Harbor Room, Diamond Jo Casino. An interactive comedy. Admission
charged. Contact the Grand Opera House at 563/588-1305 or
W\VW. thegrandoperahouse. com.
14-17
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Bell Tower Theater & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or W\VW.belltowertheater.net.
15-16
IOWATER PROGRAM
National Mississippi River Museum and the E.B. Lyons Interpretive
Center. Pre-registration is required. Contact Meggan Daniels at 563/557-
9545.
PERFORMANCE "THE HOBBIT"
Sinsinawa Mound Auditorium, Sinsinawa, WI. Presented by the Galena
Main Street Players. Dinner theater on 4/15. Admission charged. Contact
the Mound at 608/748-4411 ext. 882 or
www.sinsinawa.org/moundceorcr.
15-17
16-17
DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CLASSICS 5 -
FORCES OF NATURE
Five Flags Theater. Admission charged. Contact the Symphony at
563/557-1677 or 866/803-9280 or W\VW.dubuquesymphony.org.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Bell Tower Theater & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or WW\v.belltowertheater.net.
21-24
21-24
"PROOF"
Terence Donaghoe Hall, Clarke College. Held ar 8 p.m. Admission
charged. Contact Clarke at 563/588-6318 or W\VW.c1arke.edu.
SPRING FLING POLKA FESTNAL
Dubuque Counry Fairgrounds Ballroom. Music from six regional polka
bands. Admission charged. Conract rhe Fairgrounds at 563/588-1406 or
W\VW.dbqfair.com.
MASTER SPA SHOW
Grand River Center. Admission charged. For more information call
563/690-4500.
PERFORMANCE "THE HOBBIT"
Sinsinawa Mound Auditorium, Sinsinawa, WI. Presented by the Galena
Main Street Players. Admission charged. Contact the Mound at 608/748-
4411 ext. 882 or W\VW.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
22-24
22-24
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22-24
23-24
WINE TRAIL WEEKEND
Five Eastern Iowa wineries open their doors and offer a number of special
wine and cheese pairings. Admission charged. Conract rhe Tabor Family
winery at 877/673-3131 or W\VW.iowawinertail.com
CLARKE SINGERS SPRING CONCERT
Sacred Heart Chapel, Clarke College. Held ar 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Contact Clarke at 563/588-6318 or W\VW.c1arke.edu.
24
26
NEW MUSIC CONCERT
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke College. Held at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Contact Clarke at 563/588-6318 or W\VW.c1arke.edu.
27
JUSTICASE BAND
Quad, Universiry of Dubuque. Held at 6:30 p.m. Free admission.
Contact the Universiry at 563/589-3583.
DUBUQUE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
Sponsored by Dupaco Credit Union. For more information contact
Dupaco at 563/557-7600 or W\VW.dupaco.com.
CLARKE WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Atrium, Clarke College. Held at 1 p.m. Free admission. Contact Clarke at
563/588-6318 or W\VW.c1arke.edu.
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DUBUQUE YOUTH ENSEMBLES SPRING CONCERT
Five Flags Theater. Held at 7 p.m. Admission charged. Contact the
Symphony at 563/557-1677 or 866/803-9280.
4 ADVANCED CHAMBER ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Jansen Music Hall, Clarke College. Held at 7:30 p.m. Free admission.
Contact Clarke at 563/588-6318 or W\VW.c1arke.edu.
5-8
MESHUGGAH-NUNS!
Parkview Room, Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino. A musical dinner
theater. Admission charged. Contact the Grand Opera House at 563/588-
1306 or W\VW.thegrandoperahouse.com.
"AN OPEN DOOR IN HEAVEN"
Heitkamp Planetarium, Loras College. Begins promptly at 7 p.m. $1
suggested donation. Conract the Planetarium at 563/588-7154.
PUTTZIN' AROUND DOWNTOWN
Held at various downtown businesses. For more information cootact
Dubuque Main Street at 563/588-4400 or W\VW.dubuquemainstreet.com.
TRI-STATE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Free admission. Contact the
Arboretum at 563/556-2100 or W\VW.dubuquearboretum.com.
ASBURY CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE
For more information contact Asbury Ciry Hall at 563/556-7106.
LOLLIPOPS & MUSIC FOR OUR PRESCHOOLERS
Carnegie Stout Public Library. Thirry minute concert features a musical
artist or group and also includes free lollipops! Held at 10 a.m. Free
admission. Contact Northeast Iowa School of Music at 563/690-0151.
6
6
6-7
7
7
7
ANNUAL DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA POPS
CONCERT
Five Flags Arena. Featuring the Seals Brothers. Full dinner with wine
available before the concert. Admission charged. Contact the Symphony
at 563/557-1677 ot W\VW.dubuquesymphony.org.
TOADALLY FROGS EXHIBIT
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. From tiny Poison Dart
Frogs to Giant Monkey Frogs - this exciting exhibit will keep visitors of
all ages hopping. Exhibit will run through December 2005. Admission
charged. Contact the Museum at 800/226-3369 or 563/557-9545.
DUBUQUE AUDUBON SOCIETY SPRING BIRD COUNT
A day of birding in various locations around Dubuque. Meet at back
entrance to Eagle Point Park at 8 a.m. Contact Pat Fisher at
563/556-5814 or W\VW.audubondubuque.org.
MUSHUGGAH-NUNS!
Parkview Room, Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino. A musical dinner
theater. Admission charged. Contact the Grand Opera House at 563/588-
1305 or W\VW.thegrandoperahouse.com.
7
7
12-15
13-15
INCORRUPTIBLE
Bijou Room, Five Flags Center. A Fly-By-Night Production. Admission
charged. Contact Five Flags at 888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
DUBUQUEFESTIVERY SPECIAL ARTS
Downtown Dubuque. Iowa's largest ail-artS festival, with exhibits,
performances, and activities for the whole family. Includes arts and craft
fair, live entertainment, historic house tours, ethnic and regional food and
more. Ftee admission. Contact Stormy Mochal at 563/584-9565 or
W\VW.dubuquefest.com.
OLD HOUSE TOUR
Tickets can be purchased at any of the homes during tour hours. Tickets
are $10 and include round trip bus transportation from US Bank at the
corner of 7th and Locust Streets. Held daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For
more information contact Helen Kilberg at 563/556-6459.
DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - CHAMBER 2
Turner Hall, Galena, IL. ConcertS features the finest musicians of the
Dubuque Symphony in works for small ensemble and chamber orchestra.
Admission charged. Contact the Symphony at 563/557-1677 or
W\VW .dubuq uesym phony.org.
20-22
21-22
21
22 DUBUQUE DANCE STUDIO PERFORMANCE
Five Flags Theater. Two shows at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission
charged. Contact Five Flags at 888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
23 GEORGE CARDEN CIRCUS
Five Flags Arena. Shows ar 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Admission charged.
Contact Five Flags at 888/412-9758 or 563/589-4258.
27-29 AMERICA'S RIVER FESTIVAL - A GRAND EXCURSION
Port of Dubuque. Featuring Cabela's National Team Championship
Walleye Tournament, a trades how, food & beverage vendors, boat cruises,
children's activities, militaty displays, and live entertainment. Contact the
Iowa Welcome Center for more information at 800/798-8844 or
563/556-4372.
30 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Begins at Jackson Park and ends at Washington Park on regular parade
toute, downtown Dubuque. Held at 1 :30 p.m. Colts performing after
parade in Washington Park. For more information contact Maty Reuter
at 5631556-6746.
JUNE 2005
3 KUNI "BLUES CRUISE"
Spirit of Dubuque Sightseeing & Dinner Cruise, 3rd Street Ice Harbor.
Held from 7-10:30 p.m. Reservations required, admission charged.
Contact the Spirit at 563/583-8093 or 800/747-8093.
JAMMIN' BELOW THE DAM
Court Streets, Bellevue, IA. Great family fun with food, beverages and live
music. Held from 6-10 p.m. Free admission. For more information
contact Heather at 563/872-5830 or www.bellevueia.com.
3
3-5
SUMMER FARM TOY SHOW
Held at National Farm Toy Museum, Dyersville, IA. Includes antique
tractors and farm machinety, live entertainment, indoor/outdoor farm toy
show, and more. Contact the Toy Museum at 563/875-2727 or
www.nftmonline.com.
THE "MAIN EVENT"
Historic Old Main District. A full day of music and entertainment, food
and beverages, and family fun. Free admission. Contact Dubuque Main
Street Ltd. ar 563/588-4400.
9-11 JACKSON COUNTY PRO RODEO
Bellevue, IA Horseman's Club. Show starts at 7 p.m. each night. For
more information call 563/872-3259 or 563/872-5830.
4
10 DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT
Dyersville, IA. Featuring a live band along with food and beverages from
area restaurants from 6 - 9 p.m. Free admission. Contact the Dyersville
Chamber ar 563/875-2311.
12 ANNUAL FREEDOM BALL
Dubuque County Fairgrounds Ballroom. The Ian Garber Orchestra will
perform. Admission charged. Contact the Fairgrounds at 563/588-1406
or www.dbqfair.com.
12 E.B. LYONS NATURE CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM
Mines of Spain Recreation Area, Forest Hike. Held at I p.m. Free
admission. Contact the Mines of Spain at 563/556-0620 or
www.minesofspain.org.
17 DUBUQUE...AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
Under the Town Clock. Featuring "Orquesta Alto Maiz" (The Salsa
Band) along with a variety of ethnic foods from Dubuque restaurants. 5
ro 9 p.m. Free admission. Contact Dubuque Main Street Ltd. at
563/588-4400.
17-19 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Bell Tower Theater & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or www.belltowertheater.net.
17-19 ANNUAL ROSE FESTIVAL
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Featuring flower show,
dinics, art exhibit} entertainment. and roses. Contact the Arboretum at
563/556-2100 or www.dubuquearboretum.com.
17-19 ANNUAL GREAT GALENA BALLOON RACE
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Watch over 25 hor air balloons soar to the
finish. Balloon glow, bicycle races, skydiving show and other
demonstrations. Free admission. Contact Eagle Ridge at 800/892-2269 or
www.eagleridge.com.
20 CARSON & BARNES CIRCUS
Platreville Municipal Airport. Admission charged. Contact the Lions
Clubs at 608/348-7214 for more information.
23 FRANK O'DOWD'S MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Galena Golf Club, The Irish Cotrage and Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub,
Galena, IL. 18 holes of golf, fantastic prizes, amusing contests followed by
a steak dinner and Irish entertainment. For more infotmation contact the
Irish Cotrage ar 866-284-7474 or www.theirishcottage.com.
23-26 DUBUQUE CATFISH FESTIVAL
Hawthorne Street. Includes continuous live ourdoor music, catfish
tournament, catfish fty, craft fair, bingo, carnival rides, and concessions.
All events outdoor and under tent. Held rain or shine. Admission
charged. Contact Donna Ginter ar 563/583-8535.
24-26 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Bell Tower & Events Center. Admission charged. Contacr the Bell Tower
at 563/588-3377 or www.belltowertheater.net.
25 TASTE OF BELLEVUE
Municipal Parking Lot. A full day of fun, food and entertainment with
live music all day. For more information call Heather at 563/872-5830 or
www.bellevueia.com.
26 GHOST PLAYERS
Left & Center Field of Dreams Site, Dyersville, IA. Ghost Players perform
"The Greatest Show on Dirt" comedy routine with tourists from noon to
2 p.m. Free admission. Contact Left & Center at 800/443-8981 or
www.leftandcenterfod.com.
JULY 2005
I MUSIC AT THE MEADOWS
Meadows Golf Course. Outdoor concert held from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Admission charged. Contact the Meadows at 563/583-7385.
1-4 FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Carnival games, music, food, rodeo, dance,
fireworks and more. Contact Eagle Ridge at 800/892-2269 or
www.eagleridge.com.
DUBUQUE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INDEPENDENCE POPS
CONCERT
Dubuque County Fairgrounds. The Dubuque Colts, games, food,
fireworks, and family fun. Begins at 5:30 p.m. Admission charged.
Contact the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra at 563/557-1677 or
866/803-9280.
BELLEVUE HERITAGE DAYS
Bellevue, IA. Parade, water ski show, street dance, food, beverages, and
entertainment for all ages. Fireworks display over the mighty Mississippi
River at dusk. For more information contact Heather at 563/872-5830 or
www.bellevueia.com.
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FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, DUBUQUE,IA
Located ar the base of Lock and Dam No. lIon the Mississippi River.
Largest fireworks display in the Tri-Stare area. Contact KAT FM at
563/588-5700.
"FIREWORKS CRUISE"
Dubuque River Rides, Port of Dubuque. Special dinner cruises, live
entertainment, and fireworks! 7-11 p.m. Admission charged. Contact
Dubuque River Rides at 563/583-8093 or 800/747-8093.
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION, DYERSVlLLE, IA
Held at the Commercial Club Park. Features games, refreshments, and
fireworks at dusk. Contact the Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce at
563/875-2311.
OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Mathias Ham House. Historic site welcomes visitors to live music, good
food, and drink. Children's activities and a home tour. Free admission to
the grounds. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact the Dubuque County
Historical Society at 800/226-3369.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Dubuque Golf & Country Club. Held at dusk. 563/583-9158.
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FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
LaMorre, IA. Parade at I p.m., bingo, food, music, crafrs and old
fashioned fun. Fireworks ar dusk.
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ANNUAL PATRIOTIC CONCERT
Sinsinawa Mound, Sinsinawa, WI. Concert featuring the Sinsinawa
Strings Orchestra and Color Guard at I p.m. Free admission. Contact the
Mound at 608/748-4411 exr. 883 ot www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
FOREVER PLAID
Grand Opera House. For exact dates and times contact the ticket office.
Admission charged. Contact the Grand at 563/588-1305 or
www.thegrandoperahouse.com.
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DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT
Dyersville, 1A. Featuring a live band along with food and beverages from
area restaurants from 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Conract the Dyersville
Chamber ar 563/875-2311.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Bell Tower Thearer & Events Center. Admission charged. Contacr the
Bell Tower ar 563/588-3377 or www.belltowertheater.ner.
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"MUSIC IN THE PARK FESTIVAL"
Asbury Ciry Park. Variery of musical entertainment, children's games,
family activiries, and food vendors. Begins at 12 noon. A feature band
performs from 7-11 p.m. Free admission. Comacr the Ciry of Asbury ar
563/556-7106.
ROCK & SOUL ON THE RIVER
Alliant Amphithearer, Port of Dubuque. Food and be~~rages available.
Held from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission charged. Sponsored by rhe
Rorary Club. Contact Paul Hemmer at 563/690-0830.
RACING COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Narional Farm Toy Museum, Dyersville, 1A. Evem features NASCAR,
Super Truck, Dirt Drag and Indy Collectibles for sale. Admission
charged. Comacr rhe Museum at 563/875-2727 or
www.narionalfarmtoymuseum.com.
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MAIN STREET CRUISERS CAR SHOW & HERB FEST
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Held from 10 am. to 3
p.m.. Herb Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., music at 6 p.m. Free admission.
Contacr the Arboretum at 563/556-2100 or
www.dubuquearboretum.com.
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DUBUQUE AUDUBON SOCIETY BUTTERFLY COUNT
Mines of Spain and Swiss Valley Park. Citizen science in acrion: coum
and idemi!}> butterflies. Information will be emered into a national
database. Contact Charlie Winrerwood at 563/588-2783 or
www.audubondubuque.org.
15 DUBUQUE...AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
Under the Town Clock. Featuring c.J. Chenier and the Red Hot
Louisiana Band along with a variety of ethnic foods from Dubuque
resraurams. 5 ro 9 p.m. Free admission. Comacr Dubuque Main Srreer
Lrd. at 563/588-4400.
15 JAMMIN' BELOW THE DAM
Court Streers, Bellevue, IA. Great family fun with food, beverages, and
live music. Held from 6-10 p.m. Free admission. For more information
contacr Heather at 563/872-5830 or www.bellevueia.com.
15-17 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Bell Tower Thearer & Evems Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or www.belltowertheater.ner.
17 ANNUAL LlSDOONVARNA 'MATCHMAKING' FESTIVAL
Irish Cotrage, Galena, IL. Outdoor fesrivities including food, Irish
dancing, music and live entertainment. Begins at 2 p.m. Admission
charged. For more information contact the Irish Cotrage at 866/284-7474
or www.theirishcortage.com.
22-23 THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Bell Tower Thearer & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower at 563/588-3377 or www.belltowertheater.ner.
23-30 HOMETOWN FESTIVAL WEEK
Held ar various locarions in Platteville, WI. Includes an art & craft fait,
ice cream social, strawberry festival, Roundtree Art Gallery exhibit, Party
in the Park, flea market, food, music, children's rides and acriviries.
Contact the Platreville Chamber at 608/348-8888 or
www.platteville.com.
24 E.B. LYONS NATURE CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM
Mines of Spain Recrearion Area, Canoe Catfish Creek. Held ar I p.m.
Ftee admission. Contact the Mines of Spain at 563/556-0620 at
www.minesofspain.org.
26-31 DUBUQUE COUNTY FAIR
Dubuque Counry Fairgrounds. The fait features national entertainment
under a covered grandstand, tractor pulls, agricultural exhibits, Kid's Fun
Day, NASCAR racing, carnival rides, food, and a whole lot of fun.
Admission charged. Contact the Fairgrounds at 563/588-1406 or
www.dbqfair.com.
27 DING DARLING DAY
Narional Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Boar Yard. Free
admission. Conracr the Museum ar 800/226-3369 or 563/557-9545.
31 GHOST PLAYERS
Lefr & Center Field of o teams Sire, Dyersville, 1A. Ghosr Players perfotm
"The Gteatest Show on Dirt" comedy rourine with tourists from noon to
2 p.m. Free admission. Contacr Left & Cenrer at 800/443-8981 or
www.leftandcenterfod.com .
lAUGUST 2005
3 "TASTE OF DUBUQUE: A COUNTY CELEBRATION"
Ice Harbor. Come enjoy this annual celebrarion on rhe banks of the
Mississippi River featuting local, Midwestern and erhnic cuisine,
beverages, live music on multiple stages, tiver tides, historic
demonstrarions and a Kids Korner. Held from 3-11 p.m. Free admission
to the grounds. Conracr the Dubuque Counry Hisrorical Sociery ar
800/226-3369 or 563/557-9545.
4 BELLEVUE TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
Bellevue, IA Horsemen's Club. Held ar 7 p.m. For more infotmation
contacr Julie ar 563/872-3259.
5-7 "BEEHIVE" MUSICAL REVUE
Bell Tower Thearer & Events Center. Admission charged. Contacr rhe
Bell Tower ar 563/588-3377 ot www.bellrowecrheater.ner.
5-9/30 "ART WHERE THE SPIRIT DWELLS"
Art exhibit. Sinsinawa Mound Gallery, Sinsinawa, WI. Mixed media art.
Gallery hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Free admission. Contact rhe Mound
at 608/748-4411 ext. 849 or www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter.
6 ARTS AND CRAFT FESTIVAL
Washington Park, 6th and Locusr Streers. More rhan 100 vendors ar this
annual fesrival. Free admission. Conract the Dubuque Craft League ar
563/582-9269.
11-14 "BEEHIVE" MUSICAL REVUE
Bell Tower Theater & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact rhe
Bell Tower ar 563/588-3377 or www.bellrowerthearer.net.
12 SUMMERFEST
Town Clock Plaza. Featuring live music. Held from 5-10 p.m. Food and
beverages available. Free admission. Fundraiser sponsored by Dubuque
Area Labor Management. For more informarion call 563/582-8804.
12 DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT
Dyersville, 1A. Featuring a live band along wirh food and beverages from
area resraurants from 6-9 p.m. Free admission. Conract the Dyersville
Chamber ar 563/875-2311.
12-14 CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Wirness bar tie reenacrments, participate with
rhe bartlefield medics, hear President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg
address and dance the night away at the "Victory Ball". Contact Eagle
Ridge ar 800/892-2269 or www.eagleridge.com.
13 ANNUAL BLUES
Alliant Amphirhearer, Port of Dubuque. Fearuring 4-5 blues bands, wirh
food and beverages available. Music begins at 7 p.m. Admission charged.
Contacr Four Mounds Foundation ar 563/557-7292 or
www.fourmounds.com.
17-21 ANNIE JR.
Grand Opera House. Admission charged. Conracr rhe Grand ar 563/588-
1305 or www.rhegrandoperahouse.com.
18-21 "BEEHIVE" MUSICAL REVUE
Bell Tower Thearer & Events Center. Admission charged. Conracr rhe
Bell Tower ar 563/588-3377 or www.belltowerthearer.ner.
]9 DUBUQUE...AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
Under the Town Clock. Fearuring 'The Business" along wirh a variery of
erhnic foods from Dubuque restaurants. 5 to 9 p.m. Free admission.
Contacr Main Street Lrd. at 563/588-4400.
20 TRI-STATE BBQ COOK-OFF
Dubuque Counry Fairgrounds. Fun family event featuring rhe best
BBQ'ers in the area. Live music, hay rides, amusement rides and an
Antique Tractor Pull. Admission charged. Contact the Fairgrounds ar
563/588-1406 or www.dbqfair.com.
21 RlVERVIEW ART RENAISSANCE
Bellevue, 1A. Conract Heather ar 563/872-5830 or www.bellevueia.com.
25-27 "BEEHIVE" MUSICAL REVUE
Bell Tower Thearer & Events Center. Admission charged. Contact the
Bell Tower ar 563/588-3377 or www.belltowerthearer.net.
26 JAMMIN' BELOW THE DAM
Court Streets, Bellevue, 1A. Grear family fun wirh food, beverages and live
music. Held from 6-10 p.m. Free admission. For more informarion
contact Heather at 563/872-5830 or www.bellevueia.com.
28 E.B. LYONS NATURE CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM
Mines of Spain Recreation Area, Prairie Hike. Held ar I p.m. Free
admission. Contact the Mines of Spain ar 563/556-0620 or
www.minesofspain.org.
28 GHOST PLAYERS
Left & Center Field of Dreams Sire, Dyersville, 1A. Ghost Players perform
'The Grearest Show on Dirt" comedy rourine with tourists from noon to
2 p.m. Free admission. Contacr Left & Center ar 800/443-8981 or
www.lefrandcenterfod.com.
SEPTEMBER .fOO~_
2 DUBUQUE...AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
Under the Town Clock. Featuring a professional jazz-flavored band along
wirh a variery of ethnic foods from Dubuque resraurants. 5 to 9 p.m. Free
admission. Contacr Dubuque Main Streer Lrd. at 563/588-4400.
5 WE BELIEVE IN MUSIC
A music fesrival promoting the importance of music education.
Hawthorne Srreet Landing. Music will srart ar 2:30 p.m. Free admission.
Contact the Northeasr Iowa School of Music at 563/690-0151.
9 JAMMIN' BELOW THE DAM
Courr Srreets, Bellevue, IA. Great family fun with food, beverages and live
music. Held from 6-10 p.m. Free admission. For more information
contacr Heather at 563/872-5830 or www.bellevueia.com.
9-11 RlVERFEST
Washington Park, 6rh and Locust Streets. Dubuque's "last bash before the
snow flies." A weekend of free family entertainment including a street
parade, flea marker, crafr fair, children's events, commercial area,
continuous live outdoor music and much more. Free admission. Contact
Donna Ginter at 563/583-8535.
9-11 8TH ANNUAL HISTORIC ENCAMPMENT
Moundview Park, Platteville, WI. Authentic living history camp featuring
over 50 campsites, food, games, srories and miliraty demonsrrations.
Contact the Plarreville Chamber at 608/348-8888 or
www.platteville.com.
9-11 58TH ANNUAL DAIRY DAYS CELEBRATION
Legion Park, Platteville, WI. Event filled weekend including a carnival.
music, food and parade. Contact the Platteville Chamber at 608/348-
8888 or www.platreville.com.
10 BUTTERFLY TAGGING
Bellevue Stare Park. Held in the Butterfly Garden ar I p.m. For more
information call 563/652-3783.
10 BELLEVUE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES
Map and rimes listed in rhe Bellevue Herald Leader.
10 E.B. LYONS NATURE CENTER FALL SEMINAR
Mines of Spain Recrearion Area. Topics range from prehistoric weapons,
to fall fungus, ro upland ecology, and several others. Pre-registrarion is
required. Contact rhe Mines of Spain ar 563/556-0620 or
www.minesofspain.org.
1] FIELD OF ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW
Plaza Antique Mall, Dyersville, IA. Admission charged. For more
information call 563/875-8945 or visir www.plaza-antique-mall.com.
I I HARVEST BALL
Dubuque Counry Fairgrounds. The Eddie Howard Orchesrra will
perform and a dinner buffer will be served. Admission charged. Conracr
rhe Fairgrounds ar 563/588-1406 or www.dbqfair.com.
17-18 PARADE OF HOMES
Tour new homes on showcase. Held from 12 noon ro 5 p.m. Admission
charged. Tickets can be purchased at all homes or by calling Dubuque
Homebuilders ar 563/582-4553.
22 PARADE OF HOMES
Tour new homes on showcase. Held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Admission
charged. Tickets can be purchased at all homes or by calling Dubuque
Homebuilders at 563/582-4553.
24 8TH ANNIVERSARY WINE FESTIVAL
-Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery. Live music with Bob Dorr and the
Blue Band, wine, cheese and grilled pork. Admission charged. Call Tabor
Home Vineyards and Winery at 877/673-313 I.
24-25 PARADE OF HOMES
Tour new homes on showcase. Held from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission
charged. Tickets can be purchased ar all homes or by calling Dubuque
Homebuilders at 563/582-4553.
24-25 CZIPAR'S ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Czipar's Apple Orchard, 8562 Rt. 52 Sourh. This apple festival includes
complimentary apple samples, fresh-pressed apple cider, home baked
goodies, caramel apples, flea market, and arts and crafrs. Opens at 8:30
a.m. Call Czipars ar 563/582-7476.
24-25 NATIVE AMERICAN DAYS
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. Admission charged.
Conract the Museum at 800/226-3369 or 563/557-9545.
24-25 DYERSVILLE'S ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Beckman High School. Dyersville, 1A. More than 150 quilts and 100
craft exhibits, entertainment and food. Admission charged. ContaCl rhe
Dyersville Area Chamber of Commerce at 563/875-23 I I.
25 GHOST PLAYERS
Left & Center Field of Dreams Site, Dyersvi\\e, 1A. Ghost Players perform
''The Greatest Show on Dirt" comedy routine with rourists from noon to
2 p.m. Free admission. Contacr Lefr & Center at 800/443-898 I or
www.lefrandcenrerfod.com.
PLEASE NOTE:
EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please contact the Iowa Welcome Center/Visitor Information
at 563/556-4372 or 800/798-8844.
To avoid disappointment, please call to confirm details.
The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convenrion and
Visitors Bureau is not responsible for errors or omissions.
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300 Main Street Suite 200
P.O. Box 705
Dubuque, IA 52004-0705
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