DBQfest

08/15/2026

Many pieces help make DBQFest a success; sometimes those pieces are things or items that people can loan us. We thank these in-kind sponsors for trusting us and helping us in their own way.

You can thank them as well by shopping at the businesses, supporting the organizations, and saying thank you to the individuals above for their generous support of DBQFest 2026

08/15/2026

This time last week we were starting , it was such a great weekend! Thanks for capturing it all, Mason Marrari!!

Music by Dimitris Spis from Pixabay

08/14/2026

Thank you to City of Dubuque Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, DRA, National Endowment for the Arts, and Iowa Arts Council, under the Iowa Economic Development Authority, for their grant support for DBQFest as a program of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society. Investing in the Arts makes our community better, more connected, and more vibrant.

08/14/2026

We need to thank our sponsors; they're a huge part of making DBQfest happen. Please show them some love by shopping at the businesses, supporting the organizations, and saying thank you to the individuals below for their generous support of DBQFest 2026.

08/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington Park this weekend! Whether you shopped the artist booths, caught a performance, made some art, enjoyed a meal or simply soaked in the atmosphere, we’re grateful you chose to spend part of your weekend with us.

Now, we’d love to hear about your experience. Your feedback will help us understand what you enjoyed and guide our planning for future festivals.

Share your thoughts with our online survey (LINK IN COMMENTS).

Thank you for being part of DBQFest 2026!

08/10/2026

Thank you Dubuque for a great weekend. Thank you to the volunteers, to the committee members, artists of all genres, the performers, the food vendors, and to all audience members, shoppers, and creatives. We had such a great time celebrating and creating Dubuque. Thanks for being with us all weekend long!

08/09/2026

The rain had stopped, the skies are parting, and it's going to be muggy, but we're back at DBQfest and here until 4pm poeming our little hearts out!

08/09/2026

Day 2 of and its gorgeously rainy! It may be a slow start to the day, but I’m having very cozy vibes under the tent ✨☔️✨

08/09/2026

Come get some lunch!

Dubuque!!!! We are set up at DBQfest today. This rain will go away soon so make sure to make it down here!!! On the corner of 6th and Bluff St.

Serving your favorite bowls now until 4

The stage is right down from us!!!