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Dubuque County Fair

Dubuque, Iowa

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2026 Dates

Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2026

Duration

6 days

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Size

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About Dubuque County Fair

The Dubuque County Fair is a six-day late-July through early-August celebration in the bluff city of Dubuque, drawing 45,000 visitors to the Mississippi River's most historic Iowa city.

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, local food vendors, and the community spirit of the Tri-State metro area.

Visitor Tips

Dubuque is on the bluffs above the Mississippi River where Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois meet — the city's Victorian architecture, the Fenelon Place Elevator, and the National Mississippi River Museum make it one of Iowa's most visited cities.

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