# Event Details - **Event Name**: DBQFest 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: DBQFest, Iowa’s longest-running arts fair and festival, returns to historic Washington Park in downtown Dubuque on August 8–9, 2026 ✨ This free, family-friendly celebration transforms the park into a vibrant two-day hub of art, music, creativity, and community featuring 57 regional artists and makers, over 150 professional musicians and performers, hands-on art activities, youth performances, theater, yoga, poetry, community organizations, and local food trucks. ?? Festival hours are Saturday, August 8 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with headlining musical act Allison Mahal performing from 4:30–6:00 PM ? Sunday, August 9 runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with headlining musical act Sun Centauri from 3:00–4:00 PM ? The Visual Artists & Makers Market features original paintings, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, glass art, photography, textiles, and more—all available for purchase directly from the artists ?️✨ Visitors will find returning favorites alongside new and emerging voices from across the region. Live music and performances take place all weekend on two stages in Washington Park: the Ironside (Main) Stage and the Gazebo Stage ?? Saturday, August 8 music lineup: Ironside (Main) Stage ? 10:30 AM The Groundhogs (Jazz) 12:00 PM Faye (Jazz Singer-Songwriter) 1:30 PM Addison Aronson (Singer-Songwriter) 3:00 PM Daniel.Xavier & Co. (R&B) 4:30 PM Allison Mahal (Pop/Rock) Gazebo Stage ? 10:00 AM Groundswell Joy Collective (Participatory Arts Experience) 11:30 AM Suonare (Classical Chamber Ensemble) 1:00 PM Royal T Princesses (Family Entertainment) 2:30 PM TK Dynamic (Youth Dance Program) 4:00 PM Centrally Rooted (Youth Music Showcase) Sunday, August 9 music lineup: Ironside (Main) Stage ? 10:30 AM Dick Rogers: Space Detective (Live Radio Theater) 12:00 PM Def Sonic (Electronic/Singer-Songwriter) 1:30 PM Lamplight Jazz Quartet (Jazz) 3:00 PM Sun Centauri (Future Pop / R&B) Gazebo Stage ? 10:00 AM Glab II (Electronic) 11:30 AM The Driftless Guild (Shakespeare Theater) 1:00 PM Madison Loree (Classical Crossover Violin) 2:30 PM Chozen (Spoken Word) New in 2026 ✨ DBQFest After Hours extends the celebration into the evening on Saturday, August 8 with free, no-cover performances at downtown venues ? From 7:00–9:00 PM at The Goose, enjoy Lame Witch followed by Ion Alexakis. From 9:30–11:30 PM at The Lift, performances include Joel Sires and Run Dog ? Beyond the music, enjoy yoga, poetry, theater, youth programming, interactive art experiences, community booths, and food trucks along 6th Street ?? with beverage sales provided by EJ’s Wine Shop ? Please note that 6th and 7th Streets between Locust and Bluff Streets will be closed during festival hours, with parking restrictions in place around Washington Park ? DBQFest is a volunteer-powered program of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, supporting artists and creative experiences throughout the region ? For sponsorship or more information, visit dbqfest.com. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/dbqfest-2026/200030156649847 - **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, festivals, performances, live-music, food-drinks, health-wellness, literary-art, pop, it, fine-arts, dog, food-truck-festivals, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 13 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dubuque - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Washington Park, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001 - **lat**: 42.50018 - **long**: -90.66773 - **full address**: Washington Park, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DBQFest 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c72146c16b0e9828f58415814866613b9a75f15f963954c689042cdc76f89a3d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1785736875 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is DBQFest 2026 being held? - **A:** DBQFest 2026 takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Washington Park, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001. - **Q**: Who is organizing DBQFest 2026? - **A:** DBQFest 2026 is organized by DBQfest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** DBQFest 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubuque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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