ABOUT US
The Dubuque County Fair Association (DCFA) is a non-profit organization established in 1953, to plan and operate the Annual Dubuque County Fair. The Association has grown immensely in 66 years and the DCFA now offers visitors 96 acres of acutely manicured property, 3 rental facilities with a combined square footage of over 32,000 square feet of indoor space, adequate parking for thousands of cars, a 3/8 mile dirt race track, an outdoor Festival Area, experienced event planners and full service food and beverage amenities.
Mission Statement
•The Dubuque County Fair Association exists to bring people together and provide an atmosphere where family traditions are created and continued.
Did you know…
- The Dubuque County Fair is rich with tradition. As one of the oldest and most successful events in our county, its success stems deeply from the support of our Community.
- Nearly 20 local non-profit organizations benefit financially from the Annual Dubuque County Fair, using it as their annual fundraising
event raising nearly $100,000 to give back to our community. - The Dubuque County Fair greatly assists in funding the Dubuque County 4-H & FFA activities at the Fair contributing $10,000 cash in
premium / ribbon money to pay ribbon winners. - The Dubuque County Fair Association does not receive county or state money to support the Annual Dubuque County Fair. Less than 1% of our annual Budget comes from State or County Aid to assist with capital improvement expenses.
- The Dubuque County Fair is recognized by the Association of Iowa Fairs as a “Blue Ribbon Fair” designated only, to fairs who have showed continued improvement and growth.
Future Fair Dates
July 25 – July 30, 2023
Staff
Kevin Kotz, General Manager
Mike Fagan, Maintenance Manager
Board of Directors
Jerry Sigwarth, President
Daryl Biechler, 1st Vice President
Tony Steffen, 2nd Vice President
Brian Wessels, Director at Large – 1st Chair
Bill Hanten, Director at Large – 2nd Chair
Ann Schuster, Director at Large – 3rd Chair
Directors
Mary Gansen
Bill Hanten
Tami Hill
Bob Hochrein
Alison Kruse
Ann Schuster
Jerry Sigwarth
Tony Steffen
Terry Waller
Associate Directors
Nick Aceto
Bobbi Jo Bellmann
Nancy Henry
John Paul Shepherd
Tanya Shepherd
Sierra Valentine
Jennifer Vaske
Kara Greve
Honorary Directors
LeRoy Althaus
Marla Avenarius
Jeff Avenarius
Richard Bradley
Paul Coates
Virgil Hammerand
Jim Hauber
Don Jecklin
Robert Kenneally
Marty McClain
Randy McClain
Jim Siegert
Danny Waller
Junior Board
Johnny Wessels
Luke Wessels
Matt Wessels
Kendra Calonder
Kylie Donovan
Adrianna Shepherd
Alivia Shepherd
Kaitlyn Vaske