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!]
Sundaes in the Gardens, our annual Ice Cream Social, features dessert artistry: sundaes with all the fixings!
Location: McKay Plaza
Sponsor: The Matz Family in honor of Elaine Matz
11a-2p | FOOD ARTISTRY
THE RICE IS NICE!
Location: Upper Parking Lot
throughout the day | LOCAL ARTISTRY
You'll find a variety of local artist-vendors with nature-based artistry available for purchase.
Location: Hafeman Veranda
all day | GARDEN ARTISTRY
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
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
Music in the Gardens concludes the day's events.
Band: SecondHand News. Presented by the DABG.
Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater