A holiday shopping experience featuring the best of local crafts, sips, and bites
Dubuque Millwork District
10th St between Jackson & Washington Sts
Dec. 5, 2025
4pm–8pm
Dec. 6, 2025
9am–2pm
It may be cold outside, but you'll warm up under the tents as you shop local art & craft vendors. Multiple food and drink options are available for purchase both Friday and Saturday.
A special tree lighting takes place in the Schmid Innovation Center Courtyard on Friday evening at 6pm. We’re excited to host Santa at that time, so be sure to bring your camera and your young ones can take a photo with him. As well, carolers will be singing your favorite holiday songs.
Friday
4:00pm: Market Opens!
4:00pm-6:00pm: Meet the Grinch at Pigott
5:00pm-7:00pm: Trolly Stops Available
5:30pm: Caroling at 10th St "North Pole"
5:45pm: Americana Band in the Courtyard
6:00pm: Tree Lighting Ceremony
6:05pm: Americana Band
6:15pm-8:00: Santa Visits
Saturday
9:00am: Market Opens!
9:00am-2:00pm: Magic Tricks with Local Club Ring 93
10:00am: NISOM Woodwind Carolers
10:00am-2:00pm: Horse & Carriage Rides
11:45am: Holiday Choreography by Adam's Dance Connection
12:30pm: Loras College's Duhawkapella
All proceeds benefit the Dubuque Millwork Collective
The Dubuque Millwork Collective, is a dynamic multi-tenant organization supporting non-profits and community initiatives. DMC Partners operate more efficiently and generate increased impact through co-location and shared services. The resulting collaboration provides cost savings while fostering new opportunities and a greater focus on each partner’s individual mission.
Sponsors
Geisler Brothers Company
Since 1892
Schmid
Philanthropic
Initiative
Parking
Surface Lot
<-- Central Parking Ramp
Intermodal Parking Ramp
Hourly parking is available in the Intermodal Parking Ramp (Washington & 9th Streets), as well as the surface lot next to the Intermodal Facility (Elm Street). The Central Street Parking Ramp is a convenient three blocks away. Street parking is also available, although limited.
Location
Dubuque Millwork District
10th St between Jackson & Washington Sts
The Dubuque Millwork District offers authenticity, character, and valuable lessons about the importance of sustainable urban design strategies. At the start of the 20th century, the District was the innovative and entrepreneurial center of the region and was the backbone of the regional economy. The revitalization of the Dubuque Millwork District is renewing the area with a strategy that connects people, planet, and profit in a mixed-use neighborhood.
Volunteers
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Merry Millwork Market! Please review the Volunteer Information Guide for a further explanation of the volunteer opportunities available.
We look forward to receiving your application!
