October 4th, 2003
10a.m. - 5p.m.

On the First Saturday of October, the air is crisp, you can see your breath and the color is radiant on the bluffs near Cable Car Square. The shops are vibrant with anticipation of the Tri States Largest Chili Cookoff.

This aspiring event started in 1992 as a CASI, (Chili Association Society International) sanctioned competetive event. As you stroll the street many cooks will decorate their booths with themes, cooks performing, singing, dancing, competing for showmanship. Cooks can also enter Open, Business, and Salsa Entries. For one hour, or until the pots are empty, the public samples a taste of the best tasting Chili in the Tri State area. Proceeds benefit a nonprofit organization.

Click here for details, photos,
and cook's rules and entry forms!


Christmas Candle Walk
Friday, November 22nd, 2002

Cable Car Square Celebrates the 26th Annual Christmas Candlewalk on Friday, November 22, 2002 in Cable Car Square (4th and Bluff Street) in downtown Dubuque, Iowa . This is a festive and beautiful holiday event in a cozy evening setting featuring music, food and, of course, a chance for the kids to meet Santa!

Listen for live remotes and enjoy festive holiday music from KATFM beginning at 4:30p.m. as you stroll down the streets in Cable Car Square, cast in a glow by hundreds of luminaries. Bring your wish list for that someone special as over 30 shops will be brimming with holiday gifts.

At 6:00p.m. you can join in song with the Christmas Carolers and of course at 6:30p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via the Fenelon Place Elevator. Parade with Santa and Mrs. Claus to Shamrock Imports where Santa will listen to your wish list. Remember those in need this holiday season, bring a canned food item to contribute to the Dubuque Food Pantry. The Christmas Candlewalk is sponsored by the Cable Car Square Association and KATFM. For more information call: Jan Feltes 319-582-3320.

Cable Car Square Days and Sidewalk Sales, 3rd Weekend in July

Fall Open House Christmas Open House, 1st Weekend in November