Sundaes in the Gardens

SUNDAY | AUGUST 4, 2024


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

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

The Main Event -- Sundaes in the Gardens, our annual Ice Cream Social -- will anchor the day's activities and feature dessert artistry: sundaes with all the fixings!

Location: McKay Plaza

11a-2p | BEVERAGE ARTISTRY

That 1 Place

Amazing hot and cold beverages for purchase.

Location: Upper parking lot

11a-3p and 5-7:30p | FOOD ARTISTRY

BIRDS. Serious Chicken. Made by Brazen.

An amazing Chicken Experience in a food truck: Chicken tenders with fries and a drizzle of local honey. And MORE!

Location: Upper parking lot

throughout the day | LOCAL ARTISTRY

In conjunction with this fun, sweet event, you'll find a variety of local artist-vendors with nature-based artistry available for purchase that day. 

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: Ocean's Rat Pack. Presented by the DABG.

Location: Packard Pavilion Amphitheater