The oldest and most traditional event of our organization, the Ice Cream Social features a traditional American Independence Day celebration complete with homemade cakes, ice cream, hot dogs and lemonade, children s games, live music and carriage rides. This event also offers free tours of the Mathias Ham House Historic Site, one of Dubuque s oldest and most significant Victorian homes.
Admission is free.
Click Here for More Ham House Info. The largest event of its kind in the area, Taste of Dubuque showcases the enormous wealth of cultural variety in the community. Taste of Dubuque features over 30 local food vendors, beer and soda, two stages of music, historic demonstrations, live performers, kid s games, and lots of other family activities. Admission is free. For safety reasons, children are asked not to wear costumes.