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THU 7 / 18
Intro to Wanderwood Gardens
6 – 7 PM @ DUBUQUE
ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL
GARDENS HEINEMANN
VISITOR CENTER The Wanderwood Gardens : a forest of make-believe and discovery . Have a conversation with Jared McGovern , director of the Gardens . 3800 Arboretum Dr . 563-556-2100 . DubuqueArboretum . net .
North American Trainer Association
DUBUQUE REGIONAL
AIRPORT 7 / 18 – 7 / 21 . The Dubuque Regional Airport hosts members of the North American Trainer Association ( NATA ) as they bring historical aircraft to the airport . An estimated
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40 World War II era AT-6 Texans will gather for their annual pre-Experimental Aircraft Association ( EAA ) AirVenture formation practice and qualification . Other WWII era military training aircraft will include P-51 Mustangs and Corsairs . An observation area off Aviation Drive near the Captain Robert L . Martin Terminal will be open to the public . There is no set schedule , but optimal viewing times for spectators are 10 a . m .– 6 p . m . Bring lawn chairs , drinking water , and plenty of sunscreen . 10965 Aviation Dr . 563-589-4128 .
Great Jones County Fair
GREAT JONES COUNTY
FAIR ( MONTICELLO , IA ) Through 7 / 21 . Famous for live music ! This year is no different with Lainey Wilson , Creed , Cody Johnson , and Hailey Whitters . 800 N Maple St , Monticello , IA . GreatJonesCountyFair . com .
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SAT 7 / 20
UPA Iron Battle on the Mississippi
9 AM @ GRAND
RIVER CENTER 7 / 20 – 7 / 21 . The 2025 XPC Arnold Classic Qualifier hosts men and women competing in full power , bench only , ironman , and deadlift only contests . Spectators : $ 15 One day , $ 25 two days , free ages 10 and younger . 500 Bell St . upapower . com .
Galena Brew Fest
1 – 4 PM @ CHESTNUT
MOUNTAIN RESORT
( GALENA , IL ) Savor local and regionally crafted brews , wine , and spirits . 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd , Galena , IL . GalenaARC . org / galena-brew-fest .
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Field of Dreams Ghost Player Games : First Pitch by University of Iowa Women ’ s Basketball Players
1 PM @ FIELD OF
DREAMS MOVIE SITE
( DYERSVILLE , IA ) Three University of Iowa Women ’ s Basketball players will throw out the first pitch . Sydney Affolter , Taylor McCabe , and Hannah Stuelke will be available for free autographs before the performance at 10 – 11:30 a . m . Visitors may present one item per player for signatures . Free . 28995 Lansing Rd , Dyersville , IA . FieldOfDreams MovieSite . com .
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SUN 7 / 21
Convivium Urban Farmstead Open House
9 AM – 2 PM @ CONVIVIUM
URBAN FARMSTEAD Explore Convivium ’ s facilities and neighborhood gardens and learn more about their programming and community outreach efforts around food insecurity . There will be farm tours on the hour starting at 9 a . m . There will also be free food and drinks on the back parking lot from noon until 2 p . m . The coffee house and restaurant will be open for normal hours . All ages . Free . 2811 Jackson St . 563-557-2900 . convivium-dbq . com .
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Jackson County Fair
JACKSON COUNTY
FAIRGROUNDS
( MAQUOKETA , IA ) 7 / 21 – 7 / 29 . Enjoy a variety of county fair events including fair queen , open horse show , parade , enduro race , Circle S Mobile Safari , Steamers Thrill Show , Polka Dot Entertainment , cooking with kids , kids pedal pull , stock car races , truck & tractor pull , Riley talent show , car show , hug a hog contest , antique & classic tractor show , and night of destruction . Music includes Jason Boland & The Stragglers and Muscadine Bloodline on Friday and Jadynce Jean and Justin Moore on Saturday . $ 15 , free ages 12 and younger . 1212 E Quarry St , Maquoketa , IA . jacksoncountyiowafair . com .
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