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Artistry in Bloom


Sunday . August 16, 2026 throughout the grounds

From food to sculptures to music and more, ARTISTRY takes center stage at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

Noon-1:30p | DESSERT ARTISTRY [FREE!]

Location: McKay Plaza

Scoops in the Gardens, our annual Ice Cream Social, features dessert artistry!


Sponsor: The Matz Family in honor of Elaine Matz

11a-2p & 6-8p | FOOD ARTISTRY

Location: Upper Parking Lot

Fresh-Baked

Kolaches!

Offering 75+ flavors of ice cream, including:

  • dairy-free,
  • gluten-free, and
  • no sugar added.

11a-3p | LOCAL ARTISTRY

Location: Packard Pavilion

You'll find a variety of local artist-vendors with nature-based artistry available for purchase. 

PEGGY

BREKKE

Kaitlyn Clemen

all day | GARDEN ARTISTRY

Location: throughout the grounds

With a wide variety of different types of gardens, many at peak bloom, it's the perfect time to stroll the grounds and enjoy nature's beauty on display.

all day | SCULPTURAL ARTISTRY

Location: throughout the grounds

Sculptural artistry throughout the 56-acre grounds will be worth a viewing. More than 50 sculptural pieces are always on display by local and area creators and beyond.

6-8p | MUSICAL ARTISTRY

Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater

Music in the Gardens concludes the day's events.

Band: SecondHand News. Presented by the DABG.