September 27-28, . This apple festival includes complimentary apple samples, fresh-pressed apple cider, pumpkin painting, caramel apples, flea market, arts and crafts, and door prizes at Czipar s Apple Orchard, just south of Dubuque on Highway 52. September 27-28, . Midwestern craft demonstrations, paintings, and watercolors on display and for sale. Entertainment and food.
Admission is charged.
October 4-5, . A celebration of autumn in and around the historic Cable Car Square District. Nearly every type of farm toy that has been produced in the last seventy-five years will be on display indoors and outdoors. Admission is charged. November 21-December 1, .