Julien's Journal September 2016 (Volume 41, Number 9) | Page 16

Calendar of EVENTS
Dubuque Oktoberfest & Color Vibe 5K
Saturday, September 17
10 AM (5K) & 11 AM (Fest) @ A.Y. McDonald Park

Enjoy a day of family fun, rain or shine, under the
huge “festspiele zelt” (festival tent) by the Mississippi River. The annual Color Vibe 5K run begins
at 10:00 a.m. (sign-in at 8:00 a.m.), followed by the opening of Oktoberfest at 11:00 a.m. with
the Guttenberg German Band. The festival features: the marching in of the keg (1:00 p.m.);
UNI Dancers dance lessons (1:30 p.m.) and performance (2:00 p.m.); local dancers (2:30
p.m.); Weiner dog parade (2:45 p.m.) and races (3:00 p.m.); Loras College German Band (3:30
p.m.); a craft bier tasting with over 25 breweries (3:30-6:30 p.m.); bier stein holding contest
(4:30 p.m.); and the Americana Band (5:15 p.m.). Other activities include HammerSchlagen,
Plunger Toss, Tug of War, and inflatables. The festival closes at 8:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit
Camp Albrecht Acres. General admission to the festival is $5, free for children under 10. Advance bier tasting and general admission tickets are $25. Visit DbqOktoberfest.org.

Tea with the Duchess

Saturday, September 17
3 PM @ DeSoto House Hotel (Galena, IL)

The Duchess, is visiting the United States
and Mrs. Washburne has invited her to tea.
Mrs. Baldwin of the Desoto House plays
hostess and invites local ladies to discuss
fashion, culture, and customs, until Elizabeth Armstrong of Blackhawk War fame
brings with her a taste of chaos and hijinks.
Tickets to this Women of Courage and Commitment performance are $15. Call the
DeSoto House Hotel at [phone].

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Twilight Riverboat
Dinner Cruise

Saturday, September 17
5-8 PM @ Downtown LeClaire, Iowa

Enjoy a prime rib dinner and 3-hour cruise
aboard the Riverboat Twilight. A cash bar
is available. Boarding starts at 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are $45, available at First Central
State Bank and Blackhawk Bank & Trust
in LeClaire. For more information, contact
Debbie at [phone] or visit VisitLeClaire.com.

The Richard Lynch Band:
The Last of a Dying Breed Tour
Saturday, September 17
7 PM @ Ohnward Fine Arts Center
(Maquoketa, IA)

With opening act Miss Brooke Byam, Richard
Lynch is an American country music artist
who has compiled a long list of hits and chart
toppers in the world of traditional country
music. The sounds of Richard Lynch are
reminiscent of the classics that started it all.
The same passion and raw truth that fueled
the likes of Conway Twitty, Keith Whitley,
Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and Hank
Williams is sewn into the fabric of Richard
Lynch. Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at
door. Visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.

Ignite Dubuque

Saturday, September 17
7 PM (5:30 PM Door) @ Dubuque Co.
Fairgrounds, Grandstands

Ignite Dubuque seeks to unite people and
encourage them to live a life of passion and
purpose for Jesus Christ. This music festival
features Big Daddy Weave with Plum and We
Are Messengers. Concessions will be available for purchase (no carry-ins). Admission
is free; love offering accepted at the gate.
Visit DbqFair.com or IgniteDubuque.com.