DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS - Revision history

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	In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.		In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.

	Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.		Annually a royal couple was elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.
	[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Judy Day Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Judy Day Collection]]

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	DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to emphasize Dubuque's ethnic backgrounds including German, Greek, Irish and Jewish. (1)		DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to emphasize Dubuque's ethnic backgrounds including German, Greek, Irish and Jewish. (1)

	The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and Elisha ~~Darlin~~ researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS INTERPRETATIVE CENTER]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)		The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and [[DARLIN, Elisha\|Elisha DARLIN]] researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS INTERPRETATIVE CENTER]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)

	By 1988 the festival's budget included ~~forty thousand dollars~~ in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACES]] created an international flavor for the event.		By 1988 the festival's budget included $40,000 in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACES]] created an international flavor for the event.

	In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.		In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.

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	The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and Elisha Darlin researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS INTERPRETATIVE CENTER]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)		The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and Elisha Darlin researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS INTERPRETATIVE CENTER]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)

	By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT ~~RACING~~]] created an international flavor for the event.		By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACES]] created an international flavor for the event.

	In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.		In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.

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	DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to emphasize Dubuque's ethnic backgrounds including German, Greek, Irish and Jewish. (1)		DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to emphasize Dubuque's ethnic backgrounds including German, Greek, Irish and Jewish. (1)

	The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and ~~[[DARLIN, Elisha\|~~Elisha ~~DARLIN]]~~ researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS ~~NATURE PRESERVE~~]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)		The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and Elisha Darlin researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS INTERPRETATIVE CENTER]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)

	By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACING]] created an international flavor for the event.		By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACING]] created an international flavor for the event.

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	[[Image:dubuquefest.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:dubuquefest.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to ~~make art more accessible to the public~~.		DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to emphasize Dubuque's ethnic backgrounds including German, Greek, Irish and Jewish. (1)

	The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups. The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000).		The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. A seven-member Dubuquefest Committee co-chaired by [[NASH, Ruth\|Ruth NASH]] and [[DARLIN, Elisha\|Elisha DARLIN]] researched the success of Nordic Fest in Decorah and the Minneapolis Renaissance Fair and Aquatenniel, before developing a format. (2) Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. The [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] sponsored a walking tour of the downtown area. There were tours of the [[E. B. LYONS NATURE PRESERVE]] and [[CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups including the Flora Doras, Pat Tully's Catalyst Kazoo Band, and the Dick Sturman Jazz Ensemble. (3) The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000). (4)

	By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACING]] created an international flavor for the event.		By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACING]] created an international flavor for the event.
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	[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Judy Day Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Judy Day Collection]]

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			Source:

			1. Johnson, Elaine. "And They Called It Dubuquefest," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 9, 1979, p. 7

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

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	DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. ~~Annual~~ fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, an arts and craft fair and music~~. The goal of~~ the celebration has been to make art more accessible to the public.		DUBUQUEFEST/VERY SPECIAL ARTS. An annual fall festival complete with ethnic foods, sidewalk shopping, arts and craft fair and music, the celebration's goal has been to make art more accessible to the public.

	The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups. The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington ~~ark~~ on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000).		The first Dubuquefest was held on September 28-30, 1979. Featuring local artists, the event lasted three days, operated on a budget of $8,000, and drew approximately thirteen thousand visitors. Activities included a special Dubuquefest Farmer's Market and grand parade from [[JACKSON PARK]] to [[WASHINGTON PARK]]. A German biergarten was open on Saturday and Sunday from morning to night. Tours of Dubuque's historical and natural sights were scheduled along with performances by local musical groups. The final activity was an arts and crafts fair in Washington Park on Sunday. Organized as a tax-exempt, non-profit activity under the direction of the Dubuque Arts Society, Dubuquefest was supported by contributions from the Iowa Arts Council ($1,000), the Dubuque City Council ($4,000) and local businesses ($3,000).

	By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACING]] created an international flavor for the event.		By 1988 the festival's budget included forty thousand dollars in donations and featured national and international talent. Crowds estimated to reach sixty thousand were expected to attend the five-day event. The presence of [[DRAGON BOAT RACING]] created an international flavor for the event.

	In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally ~~disabled~~. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.		In 1988 Dubuquefest was joined with [[VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL]], an organization whose goal is to showcase the talents of the physically and mentally handicapped. Dubuque was selected that year as one of two model sites in the United States for integrated arts festivals.

	Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.		Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.

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	Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.		Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.
	[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: ~~Kendall C~~. Day ~~Family~~ Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Mike Day. Judy Day Collection]]

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	Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.		Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.
	[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]

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	Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.		Annually a royal couple is elected to preside over the festivities and be honored for their outstanding contributions to the arts in the Dubuque area.
			[[Image:dubuquefest79.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]
	[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: ~~Mike~~ Day Collection]]		[[Image:dubuquefest1.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Image courtesy: Kendall C. Day Family Collection]]

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