WILTON ’ S ROYAL ICING CLASS
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 8
10:30 AM @ EAST DUBUQUE DIST . LIBRARY ( EAST DUBUQUE , IL )
Learn the tricks to working with Royal Icing . This hour and a half class includes step-bystep instructions that you will do yourself . Cost is $ 6 per person , which covers the cost of supplies you get to take home . Visit East- DubuqueLibrary . com .
MEXICAN FOLK DANCE PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 8
12:30-2:30 PM @ TBD Mexican Folk Dance groups , or “ grupos folkloricos ,” perform representative dances from a variety of states and regions of Mexico . The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico ( QCBF ) has welcomed students from variety of backgrounds to join in their mission to express the Hispanic culture through dance and music . Pre-registration is not required for this free performance . Refreshments will be served . Visit MFCDbq . org .
SECOND SATURDAYS AT DUMA
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 8
1 PM @ DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART Join DuMA with the Dubuque Multicultural Center to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month , with a dance performance in Washington Park as well as story-telling by Amy Ressler , a theater professor at the University of Dubuque . Admission is free . Visit DbqArt . com .
JES RAYMOND & THE BLACKBERRY BUSHES
SATURDAY , OCTOBER 8
8 PM @ THE SMOKESTACK This band ’ s spirited sound , rooted in traditional Americana and bluegrass with dynamic originals , features Dubuque ’ s own Jakob Breitbach . Jes Raymond writes and sings songs that connect the everyday with the muses of wonder and myth . The band draws from a deep well of American roots music for a modern sound that has a lighthearted rusticity , elegance and soul . Cover is $ 10 . Visit SmokestackDbq . com .
GALENA COUNTRY FAIR
SATURDAY-SUNDAY , OCTOBER 8-9
10 AM-5 PM @ GRANT PARK ( GALENA , IL ) More than 150 vendors offer original handmade arts , crafts , and fine arts . Hand selected vendors ensure high quality products year after year . Fair food , live entertainment , children ’ s games , and farmers ’ markets , family activities , Country Bake Shop , silent auctions , and raffles will also be available . The schedule is packed with live bands . Enjoy a traditional Irish dancing performance each day . Free remote parking and shuttle service are offered daily from 8:00 a . m . -6:00 p . m . There is a $ 2 suggested donation for admission . Proceeds will be returned to the community through a grant program . Visit GalenaCountryFair . com .
OCTOBER 2016
CHILI FEED
SUNDAY , OCTOBER 9
11 AM-3 PM @ SWISS VALLEY NATURE CENTER ( PEOSTA , IA )
Bring the family and meet new friends at this Swiss Valley Nature Center fall fundraiser . Chili , hotdogs , desserts , and refreshments will be served with free wagon rides through the preserve , displays on view in the Center , and silent auction items for grabs . Cost is $ 7 for adults , $ 5 for children 7-12 , and $ 3 for children 4-6 . Call ( 563 ) 556.6745 or visit DubuqueCounty . org .
APPLE FEST ON THE RIVER
SUNDAY , OCTOBER 9
11 AM-4 PM @ FRONT ST . ON LEVEE ( LECLAIRE , IA )
This fun , family event features apples , apple cider , and a variety of homemade food items including pie , strudel , scones , and cupcakes . There will be a huge truckload of pumpkins and gourds and other vendors . The Lions Club will be grilling lunch . The QC Antique Car Club will be displaying their cars . A “ Kids Only ” area for a small fee includes face painting , beanbag toss , other children ’ s games , and a jump house . Specialty apple items will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping , dining , and touring . Visit VisitLeClaire . com .
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