Dubuque County Fair 2015_BROCHURE

SATURDAY AUGUST 1
FAMILY DAY
Grounds open at 8 a.m.
4-H Building: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Creative Arts Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Blain’s Exhibit Hall: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
4-H/FFA EVENTS
9 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
Open Class Horse Show
Open Class Dairy Show
Open Class Rabbit Show
Kiddie Calf Show
Fashion Revue and Clothing Selection
SUNDAY AUGUST 2
CLOSING DAY
DAILY ATTRACTIONS
Fair admission is packed with the
area’s best entertainment value!
Grounds open at 8 a.m.
4-H Building: Noon - 7 p.m.
Creative Arts Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Blain’s Exhibit Hall: 12:30 - 8 p.m.
INCLUDED IN ADMISSION EACH DAY
PLAYIN’ DIRTY!
THE MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
STARTS AT 9 A.M.
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. Human Foosball
Musical Chairs/Freeze Dance Contest
1 p.m. Balloon Pop Contest
2 p.m. Open Class Beef Show
COWABUNGA!
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
Meet all four heroes in the half-shell
for mingling and photo opps!
DEMOLITION DERBY
OTHER GROUNDS ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bingo
7-10 p.m. 80s Night Game Show
EVENING EVENTS
ON THE MAINSTAGE
JASON DERULO
PRESENTED BY
IN THE
BEER GARDEN
Brews Brothers at 4 p.m. | Menace at 9 p.m.
Get the full Saturday schedule with exact times and locations
at www.dbqfair.com.
Let’s face it. Food makes the fair. Now you can grab
a fair lunch for you or a group of friends/co-workers
with no admission cost. Here’s how it works:
· Starting at 11 a.m., pay the $10 gate entry fee
and receive a Food Frenzy Pass.
· Buy any assortment of food you like to dine-in or go.
· Leave before 1 p.m., show your Food Frenzy Pass
and meal receipt.
· Get your $10 gate admission back – and head out
with either a full stomach or a ton of great food!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1
Plus, tens of thousands
of dollars in grounds
entertainment featured
in the Hy-Vee Big Top!
JULY 28 - AUGUST 2, 2015
WILL HAVE YOU SHOUTING
NOAH’S WAY
EXOTIC PETTING ZOO
NOON
PRESENTED BY:
THE SIX BEST DAYS OF SUMMER
THE CHICKEN RUN: 1.5 miles, seven obstacles, all ages
($20/through July 30, $30/race day)
IMCA STOCK CAR RACES
THE SLOPPY PIG: 3 miles, 16 obstacles, 16 and over
($35/through July 30, $45/race day)
WITH SPECIAL GUEST LIZZO
8 P.M.
FAIR FOOD FRENZY! (TUES-FRI)
THE BARNYARD CHARGE!
PRESENTED BY
BREW THIS YEAR! DON’T MISS THE BUDWEISER
BREW MASTER TOUR!
IN THE GRANDSTANDS
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
9 a.m. Barn Yard Charge Obstacle Race
10:30 a.m. Story Book Character Contest
1 p.m. Cell Phone Photo Walk Contest
5 p.m. Extreme Dance Team
6 p.m. Dubuque Dance Studio
SPECIAL EVENTS
THE BALLOON BUFFOON
6:30 P.M.
IN THE
BEER GARDEN
Fifth Fret at 10 a.m.
Josie Wails at 3 p.m.
Three on a Tree at 8 p.m.
Get the full Sunday schedule with exact times and locations
at www.dbqfair.com.
SILLY SCIENCE
ENTRY FEES INCLUDE RACE T-SHIRT, GATE ADMISSION
AND GOODIE BAG | REGISTER at www.dbqfair.com
SPEEDY SPECIAL!
GET THREE RACE DAY GATE ADMISSIONS FOR
$25 FOR TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SUNDAY.
Call (563)588-1406 before
July 17 for this special.
AND game shows, karaoke, BINGO
and even a mechanical bull!
GET DETAILS AND THE FULL SCHEDULE AT
WWW.DBQFAIR.COM
GET DETAILS AND THE FULL SCHEDULE AT
WWW.DBQFAIR.COM
PLATINUM
SPONSORS:
FAIR ADMISSION
General admission: $10
11 years old and under: FREE
General parking: FREE (Free shuttle to the gates)
Preferred parking across from grounds: $10/day
GRANDSTAND PRICES:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: FREE
Friday: The Summerland Tour featuring Everclear, Fuel,
Toadies and American Hi-Fi - Festival Area: $20;
Reserved Grandstand: $15; GA Grandstand: $10;
Hillside: $5 (on sale 7/13).
Saturday: Jason Derulo with Special Guest Lizzo,
presented by Dubuque Bank & Trust - Festival Area: $45;
Reserved Grandstand: $35; GA Grandstand: $25;
Hillside: $10 (on sale 7/13).
GET 6 GATE PASSES FOR THE COST OF FIVE:
ADMISSION FUN BOOKS only $50
(includes six admissions)
Available in advance at the Fairgrounds and
THEISEN’S in Dubuque and Dyersville.
DAILY HOURS
TUESDAY JULY 28
KID’S DAY
Grounds open at 8 a.m.
Kids Day Activities 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
4-H Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Creative Arts Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Blain’s Exhibit Hall: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
Opening Ceremony: 6 p.m.
BEGINNING AT 4 P.M.
Dairy Goat Judging
Horse and Pony Judging
Dairy Cattle Judging
Swine Show
Fairgrounds gates open at 8 a.m. daily
Creative Arts Building
Tuesday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Meat Goat Show
Sheep Show
HERITAGE DAY ACTIVITIES
Come celebrate and enjoy this day dedicated to the legacy of
time - honored fair traditions!
KIDS DAY ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. Lunch with Santa
11:30 a.m. Human Christmas Tree Contest
1 p.m. Pedal Pull
1:30 p.m. Paint a Barrel
4 p.m. Frog Jump
OTHER GROUNDS ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bingo
MAXIMUM HORSE POWER!
4-H/FFA EVENTS
9 a.m.
OTHER GROUNDS ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bingo
IN THE GRANDSTAND
NO REFUNDS/NO RAIN CHECKS. ROAD PARKING NOT ALLOWED.
NO CARRY-INS INCLUDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. NO SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER BLADES OR ROLLER SHOES ALLOWED.
Beef Show
Pet Judging
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. Clover Kids Pet Show
1 p.m. Cupcake Decorating Contest
Lego Contest
3:15 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest
OTHER GROUNDS ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bingo
EVENING EVENTS
IN THE GRANDSTAND
IMCA STOCK CAR RACES
EVENING EVENTS
4-H/FFA EVENTS
9 a.m.
Noon
3 p.m.
Sheep, Meat Goat and
Swine Auction
Dairy Auction
followed by Beef Auction
Rabbit Show
FEATURED ACTIVITIES
9 a.m. Fairgrounds Egg Hunt
1 p.m. Cookie Structure Contest
3 p.m. Sticks and Spoons Contest
OTHER GROUNDS ACTIVITIES
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bingo
6 p.m. Dubuque Dance Studio
7-10 p.m. 80s Night Game Show
EVENING EVENTS
ON THE MAINSTAGE
SUMMERLAND TOUR
IN THE GRANDSTAND
NTPA
GREEN THUMB!
CHECK OUT THE OPEN CLASS
GARDEN SHOW AT NOON
SPRINT INVADER RACES
FEATURING EVERCLEAR, FUEL, TOADIES AND AMERICAN HI-FI
TRACTOR PULL
Blain’s Farm & Fleet Exhibit Hall
Tuesday through Saturday: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 - 8 p.m.
ADULTS (12 AND OVER) MUST HAVE AN ADMISSION TICKET
All employees, fair officials, exhibitors, concessionaires, delivery
personnel, 4-H exhibitors, judges and the general public MUST
have official admission tickets or other approved fair credentials.
4-H/FFA EVENTS
9 a.m.
11 a.m.
When you buy a legendary Fair lemonade, you make a local impact. Local non-profit organizations rely on the Fair
to raise important funds.
The Fair is the largest and longest-running
entertainment event in Dubuque County.
4-H Community Center
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m.
Outdoor Exhibits
Tuesday through Saturday: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 - 8 p.m.
DON’T MISS THE EATING CONTEST AT 10 A.M.
Did you know?
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EVENING EVENTS
Grounds open at 8 a.m.
4-H Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Creative Arts Building: Noon - 8 p.m.
Blain’s Exhibit Hall: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
STUFF IT IN!
CATCH THE DRAFT HORSE PULL AT 2 P.M.
FRIDAY JULY 31
ROCK DAY
Grounds open at 8 a.m.
4-H Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Creative Arts Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Blain’s Exhibit Hall: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
Grounds open at 8 a.m.
4-H Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Creative Arts Building: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Blain’s Exhibit Hall: 12:30 - 9 p.m.
SPECIAL: ONE-TICKET RIDES
THURSDAY JULY 30
RACE DAY
HERITAGE DAY
KID’S DAY GOLD SPONSOR:
4-H/FFA EVENTS
8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.
WEDNESDAY JULY 29
TRACTOR PULL GOLD SPONSOR:
Photo by Kaitlyn Wolf
7 P.M.
7 P.M.
7 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
IN THE
BEER GARDEN
DJ Becky McMahon and Karaoke at 8 p.m.
IN THE
BEER GARDEN
Brown Bottle Band 8 p.m.
IN THE
BEER GARDEN
Back Roads Band at 8 p.m.
IN THE
Half Fast at 9 p.m.
Get the full Tuesday schedule with exact times and locations
at www.dbqfair.com.
Get the full Wednesday schedule with exact times and
locations at www.dbqfair.com.
Get the full Thursday schedule with exact times and
locations at www.dbqfair.com.
Get the full Friday schedule with exact times and locations at
www.dbqfair.com.
S E E T H E D A I LY A T T R A C T I O N S P A G E F O R M O R E G R E A T A T T R A C T I O N S E A C H D A Y O F T H E F A I R .
BEER GARDEN