What Sets It Apart
The Dubuque County Fair draws attendees from across the tri-state Dubuque region each July. Recent years show attendance softening somewhat — officials cited hot weather and the elimination of paid grandstand concerts in favor of free admission events as factors in a 2025 decline — but organizers say turnout remains a solid regional draw.
Source: Telegraph HeraldA Closer Look
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.
Fair Highlights
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.
Planning Your Visit
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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