Whether you enjoy county fairs because of the food, the entertainment, or the carnival rides, the area has several ways to enjoy the quintessential summer activity. Fairs in Dubuque and Delaware (IA) Counties and Grant County (WI) provide events that appeal to the entire family.
Dubuque County Fair
The Dubuque County Fair, held July 22-27, attracts approximately 50,000 people to its grounds. This year’s fair, themed “Making Memories With You at Fair 72,” will feature a new format for the grandstand events. Musical acts will be presented with a Tribute to the Statler Brothers: American Pride on Tuesday (July 22). Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys will open for a Toby Keith Tribute: The American Ride on Thursday night (July 24). Instead of music on the big stage during the weekend, Friday night (July 25) will feature a Fantasy Truck & Tractor Pull, and Saturday night (July 26) will entertain with an ECI Tractor Pull. Featured entertainment rounds out with stock car demos and races on Wednesday and Sunday nights (July 23 & 27). In addition to the grandstand music, bands will be featured in the Festival Garden with Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys on Thursday night (July 24), Cory Farley on Friday night (July 25), and Vice Box on Saturday night (July 26). All events are general admission and included as part of the entrance fee.
“We are gearing this year more towards the family atmosphere,” said John Bries, the new Dubuque County Fair Association general manager. “What we do best here is family-oriented events. It’s a place the whole family can come and enjoy a day for relatively reduced fees with all the entertainment included in your ticket price. And Tuesday is Free Day, where even the general admission is free.”
The Fair will also feature a selection of attractions outside the grandstand. The main event is the Tiger Encounter where people can watch real tigers in a show. The Steamers Thrill Show will entertain with acrobatic tricks and performers in action in the Wheel of Danger, hula hoops, balancing chairs, an ariel act, and performing dogs. The Amazing Bubble Factory will rove the grounds, delighting the kids with bubbles. Ground entertainment is rounded out with Special Head: The Flying Magician who will walk throughout the fair doing magic tricks, including levitation.
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