SPECIAL EVENTS

Lemonade Stand at the Dubuque County Fair

The Fair is only ONE WEEK Away, July 28th – August 2nd, 2026!

VOLUNTEER TODAY!

The YMCA has been running a lemonade stand at the Dubuque County Fair for decades and it is run completely by volunteers! Every July, dozens of volunteers sign up for our collectible volunteer shirts and to help us sell our famous, fresh squeezed lemonade. Funds raised support scholarship assistance for our members, so no one is ever turned away due to their inability to pay.

Glimmer of Hope

Every October, the YMCA’s Glimmer of Hope committee puts on an annual event to support Dubuque Y Crisis Services. The Y’s Crisis Services provides temporary emergency shelter & supportive services to victimized women and their families, so they have the protection and freedom to live safely in our community. Sponsorships help make this event possible along with community participation and donations.

The Dubuque Community Y invites you to join us for our 21th annual Glimmer of Hope event!

21ST ANNUAL GLIMMER OF HOPE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE

This is a ticketed event that is open to the community, get your tickets or bid on auction items to support! Get your Tickets HERE for our Biggest Event of 2026!

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jason Davis at jdavis@dubuquey.org or 563-556-3371.