The Dubuque Diamond Dash is a smart phone based scavenger hunt located in the Downtown Dubuque and Port of Dubuque area.
  • Win a Diamond Ring!

    crafted by McCoy Jewelers

    Win the ring of your dreams....crafted by the fine jewelers at McCoy Jewelers of Dubuque, Iowa. Where Dubuque Gets Engaged!

    Whether your need is unique bridal jewelry, custom remounts of existing stones, or recycling old metal into new creations, the designers at McCoy's work directly with you to create beautifully designed and crafted jewelry.

    Get to Know McCoy's

  • Support a Local Charity

    All Proceeds from the Dubuque Diamond Dash to Benefit Dubuque Hills & Dales

    Hills & Dales, a not-for-profit human services organization, provides services to children and young adults with disabilities.

    They strive to build meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities by offering services that support the whole person and enhance community inclusion. 

    Get to Know Hills & Dales

  • Diamond Jo 

    Diamond Jo is Dubuque's state-of-the-art casino located in the Port of Dubuque. With slots, table games, bowling, and more, Diamond Jo is the perfect place to enjoy time with family and friends!

    The Mississippi Moon Bar offers two private, upper-level, luxury suites specifically tailored to smaller groups. Each gathering is fully customized and catered to your specific needs.

    Get to Know the Diamond Jo

  • Noam Carver 

    The mounting for the Dash ring is a Noam Carver design.

    Noam Carver is a sculptor, designer, and goldsmith whose jewelry unites classic and contemporary motifs from various parts of the world.  He has won several awards for his custom designs and was voted Best in Bridal 2016 Rose Gold by The Knot.  

    Get to Know Noam Carver

  • Pure Grown Diamonds 

    Dash ring holds a 1.60ct center Pure Grown Diamond.

    Pure Grown Diamonds is an eco-conscious company that specializes in lab grown diamonds. It is their mission to provide the highest quality and value using the latest technology in an honest environment. They are committed to sustainability and our environment. 

    Get to Know Pure Grown Diamonds

  • Get Moving with Gwen 

    Gwen Kosel is a realtor liscensed in Iowa. For the past twelve years, she has helped many of her clients successfully buy and sell homes in Dubuque.

    She strives to provide the best service by putting her clients first, staying connected with them, and listening to their needs. 

    Get to Know Get Moving with Gwen

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The Dubuque Diamond Dash is a smart phone based scavenger hunt located in the Downtown Dubuque and Port of Dubuque area.

  • Support a Local Charity

    All Proceeds from the Dubuque Diamond Dash to Benefit Dubuque Hills & Dales

    Hills & Dales, a not-for-profit human services organization provides services to children and young adults with severe and profound mental and physical disabilities. It has always been the primary focus to serve people with significant medical needs. Hills & Dales values a quality of life that enhances dignity, upholds rights and encourages choices by the individual.

    Their mission is to buil meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities by offering services that support the whole person and enhance community inclusion. 

    Get to Know Hills & Dales

  • What is the Dubuque Diamond Dash?

    If you love ADVENTURE, OBSTACLES, PRIZES, DUBUQUE, & DIAMONDS, this is the event for you! For this 2 hour event teams of 2 will travel around downtown Dubuque stopping at key locations sent to teams via their smart phones. At each location teams will complete a challenge or answer a question about the location, Dubuque, or a variety of other topics. By successfully completing each challenge or correctly answering the question, teams will earn points to their team score.  The team that finishes the Dash first, with the most points wins the Dubuque Diamond Dash.

    What do you win?

    $12,000 custom diamond engagement ring handcrafted by Noam Carver with a 1.6 ct. Pure Grown Diamond!

    Much, Much More!

    If you love ADVENTURE, OBSTACLES, PRIZES, DUBUQUE, DIAMONDS, this is the event for you!

    Read More About the Dash

  • Win a Diamond Ring!

    crafted by McCoy Jewelers

    Win the ring of your dreams....crafted by the fine jewelers at McCoy Jewelers of Dubuque, Iowa. Where Dubuque Gets Engaged!

    McCoy Goldsmith & Jeweler creates quality, handcrafted, custom engagement rings, wedding bands and all other jewelry.  From beginning to end, the expert jewelry artisans at McCoy's can guide you on your journey to make the perfect one of a kind piece! 

    Whether your need is unique bridal jewelry, custom remounts of existing stones, recycling old metal into new creations, repairs or challenging designs found no where else, the designers at McCoy's work directly with you to create beautifully designed and crafted jewelry.

    Get to Know McCoy's

  • Diamond Jo 

    Diamond Jo is Dubuque's state-of-the-art casino located in the Port of Dubuque. With over 975 slots and table games, various dining areas, bowling, and more, Diamond Jo is the perfect place to enjoy time with family and friends!

    For an intimate affair, entertain your guests in one of our VIP suites for a one of a kind experience. The Mississippi Moon Bar offers two private, upper-level, luxury suites specifically tailored to smaller groups. Each gathering is fully customized and catered to your specific needs.

    Plus, enjoy all the fun of bowling in an intimate and more private setting at Alley Cat VIP Lanes. With a retro decor and nostalgic feel, Alley Cat is the perfect place to let loose and have a good time together over a few friendly frames. Featuring four private bowling lanes with a state-of-the-art sound and scoring system, Alley Cat can accommodate up to 25 guests.

    Get to Know the Diamond Jo

  • Noam Carver 

    The mounting for the Dash ring is a Noam Carver design. 

    Noam Carver is a sculptor, designer, and goldsmith whose jewelry unites classic and contemporary motifs from various parts of the world.  From concept to creation, each piece is uniquely handcrafted with diamonds, gemstones, and precious metals.  Noam Carver has always been inspired by a variety of art movements, which is reflected in his designs.  He has won several awards for his custom designs and was voted Best in Bridal 2016 Rose Gold by The Knot.  

    Get to Know Noam Carver

  • Pure Grown Diamonds 

    Dash ring holds a 1.60ct center Pure Grown Diamond. 

    Pure Grown Diamonds is an eco-conscious company that specializes in lab grown diamonds. It is their mission to remain the leader in grown diamonds by providing the highest quality, value, innovation, and choice using the latest technology in an honest environment. They are committed to sustainability and our environment. 

    Get to Know Pure Grown Diamonds

  • Get Moving with Gwen 

    Gwen Kosel is a realtor liscensed in Iowa. For the past twelve years, she has helped many of her clients successfully buy and sell homes in Dubuque.

    She strives to provide the best service by putting her clients first, staying connected with them, and listening to their needs. 

    Get to Know Get Moving with Gwen

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