ABOUT US
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 72 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 Fairgrounds and Event Center is a Non Profit Organization that is not privately or county funded?
- 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 22-27, 2025
Staff
John Bries, General Manager – jbries@dbqfair.com
Mike Fagan, Maintenance Manager
Brianna Morgan, Office Manager/Event Coordinator – b.morgan@dbqfair.com
Board of Directors
Kevin Kotz, President
Kevin Donovan, 1st Vice President
Andy Link, 2nd Vice President
Bill Hanten, Director at Large, 1st Chair
Amanda Gaul, Director at Large, 2nd Chair
Mike Lambert, Director at Large, 3rd Chair
Directors
Kevin Donovan
Mary Gansen
Amanda Gaul
Kara Greve
Bill Hanten
Shayne Henry
Tami Hill
Bob Hochrein
Kevin Kotz
Alison Kruse
Phil Kruse
Mike Lambert
Andy Link
David Orr
Grant Patient
Keenan Redfearn
Chris Schemmel
Ann Schuster
Tony Steffen
Alex Waller
Tanya Welter
Brian Wessels
Amanda Wessels
John Wessels
Associate Directors
Nancy Henry
Matt Oberhoffer
Austin Putchio
Dawn Shepherd
Sierra Straw
Jenny Vaske
Megan Gronau
Austin Putchio
Rob Cook
Ryan Link
Ann Denlinger
Honorary Directors
Leroy Althaus
Jeff Avenarius
Marla Avenarius
Richard Bradley
Paul Coates
Virgil Hammerand
Jim Hauber (Associate)
Don Jecklin
Robert Kenneally
Marty McClain
Randy McClain
Jim Siegert
Danny Waller
Daryl Biechler
Jerry Sigwarth
Angie Sigwarth
Junior Board
Kylie Donovan
Adrianna Shepherd
Grace Harjehausen
Matt Wessels
Luke Wessels
Bentley Oberhoffer
Kaitlin Vaske
Kendra Calonder
Liza Trotter