DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — You're invited to An Evening of Art for DBQFest, a night of creativity, connection, and celebration in support of Iowa’s longest-running arts festival.
On Saturday, January 25, 6-9PM, at the historic Lacy Mansion located at 1640 Main St in Dubuque, volunteers of Dubuque County Fine Arts Society and members of the DBQFest Committee will host our second-annual fundraiser and we invite you to join us.
'An Evening of Art for DBQFest' will feature live music by Sophie Coyote, on-demand poems by the Oracle Poets, and more. The highlight of the evening will be a silent auction of 40+ artworks and arts experiences donated by DBQFest alumni and local arts organizations, with all proceeds supporting DBQFest 2025.
Admission is a $10 suggested donation at the door. Advanced registration is not required but your RSVP via Facebook is appreciated to help plan for food and drink.
Can't attend the fundraiser but interesting in supporting DBQFest 2025? Silent auction bidding is in-person only but donations via Paypal or mailed to PO Box 1166, Dubuque, Iowa, 52004, are welcomed. DBQFest is a program of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, a recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Save the Date!
Mark your calendar! DBQFest will return to Dubuque's downtown Washington Park on Saturday, August 2, and Sunday, August 3, 2025.
For over forty years, DBQFest has been a cornerstone of Dubuque’s arts and culture scene, bringing together sixty-plus artists, live performances, hands-on activities, and thousands of visitors for a FREE two-day festival in the heart of downtown. Applications for arts vendors, music and live performance artists, food vendors, and community booths will open on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
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