300 Main Street, Suite 200, Dubuque, IA 52001
Mon – Thurs 8 am – 5 pm, Fri 8 am – 12 pm
DUBUQUE, Iowa - The 45th annual DBQfest will take place on August 5 and 6, 2023, in the heart of Dubuque’s
historic do
wntown in Washington Park. This free, 2-day arts festival welcomes all to experience arts, music, and
culture through a juried art fair, live performances, food trucks, and other activities.
DBQfest (Dubuquefest) is Iowa’s oldest art fair & festival; celebrating Art, Music, and Culture since 1979. We
focus on providing economic opportunities for visual, musical, and performing artists while offering a free art
experience for all attendees and the community.
From 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6, 2023, DBQfest’s signature juried art fair will
occur in Washington Park. The fair will feature artists and their work for sale at booths throughout the park.
Jewelry artists, glassworkers, painters, photographers, sculptors, potters, mixed media artists, and more from the
tri-state area and beyond will be juried into this year’s event. Applications are open now for Artists & Makers at
DBQfest.com/apply.
DBQfest is also calling all beaconing talents & performers in the Dubuque area. Apply for our Musicians &
Performers spots at DBQfest.com/apply.
Applications are also now open for food trucks, carts, and mobile vendors that serve food and/or beverage.
Apply at DBQfest.com/apply.
DBQfest offers a space for community booths to provide outreach to the local community. Apply at
DBQfest.com/apply below to be a part of the 2023 festival. This application is for Dubuque Community
organizations or members seeking a booth that does not sell items.
DBQfest is a volunteer-driven and directed program of the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society. To volunteer and
get involved, visit DBQfest.com or stop by the DCFAS information booth during the event. DBQfest arts
operations are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Dubuque.To find out
more about how National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan Act Grants to Local Arts
Agencies for Subgranting impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov. Interested in sponsorship
information for DBQfest? Visit dbqfest.com/sponsorship for ways to donate.
About the Dubuque County Fine Arts Society:
The Dubuque County Fine Arts Society (DCFAS) is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization serving the Dubuque, Iowa
community. DCFAS serves as an “umbrella” organization for a range of affiliate groups and programs and is governed by an active volunteer
board and committees. The group’s mission is to encourage, promote, and present local and regional arts including music, writing, theater,
and fine art. For more information, visit www.dcfas.org.
