Fair Admission & Prices
Fair Admission
Adult (12+ years): $12
Child (0-11 years): FREE!
SAVE MONEY: Get five admission tickets for the cost of four: Plan ahead and save! Purchase 5 fair admissions tickets for the price of 4, for $45, that’s a $15 discount! Call or stop by our office Jan 1 – May 31 to purchase yours, or purchase the package for $50 at Theisen’s in Dubuque or Dyersville from June 1 – July 22nd, 2025 ($10 savings!)
Veterans & Active Duty Service Members: Bring your military ID or veteran designation to the fair office before July 18th to purchase a $5 admission ticket. Only 1 ticket per veteran/service member. On sale June 1 – July 18th.
Tuesday, July 22 - Free Admission
Parking
General Parking: FREE (With a FREE Shuttle to the gates)
Preferred parking across from grounds: $10/day
Grandstand Admission
(Does not include fair gate admission.)
Tuesday: Free Admission Day!
Wednesday: Included with fair admission.
Wednesday Night Racing
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday: Included with fair admission:
ECIPA & Badger State Truck & Tractor Pull in the evening
Sunday: Included with fair admission:
Noon – Demo Derby
Julien Dubuque Classic with IMCA Stock Cars & Mini Late Models
Midway Rides
Tuesday -4 pm- close (around midnight)
$2 per ride (no bracelets available)
Wednesday – Friday -1 pm – close (around 11 pm)
$30 – unlimited rides bracelet
Saturday – noon- close (around midnight)
$30 – unlimited rides bracelet
$25 – unlimited ride bracelet. Advance bracelets may only be purchased at the Fairgrounds Office as of April 1, 2025
More information, including individual ticket prices
Sunday – noon – close (around 8pm)
$30 – unlimited rides bracelet
