Dubuque County Fair Week (July 26 - 31, 2022)Copyrighted
July 18, 2022
City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
P rociamation(s) # 01.
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 26 - 31, 2022)
On behalf of the Dubuque County Fair Association.
ATTACHMENTS:
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Dubuque County Fair Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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PITDIMCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Fair is the largest and longest running family entertainment event in the
county now in its 69th year; and
WHEREAS, the residents of Dubuque and the surrounding cities have been a constant in the success of this
great community event; and
WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Fair continues to bring together family and friends, both rural and urban, in
a way that respects tradition while remaining current; and
WHEREAS, the strong rural traditions of our community are celebrated in particular with support of the 4-H
and FFA youth as well as volunteers, who share generously of their time and talents; and
WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Fair, with more than 60,000 annual attendees, directly benefits the county
by driving economic development in the region; and
WHEREAS, many local non -profits rely on the Annual Fair to generate funds that are cycled back into our
community to serve the greater good; and
WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Fair is among the area's top entertainment value, featuring everything from
creative arts exhibitions, races, tractor pull and demolition derby, to the many animals, exhibits,
grounds entertainment and nation music acts; and
WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Fair, which many consider the six best days of summer, officially opens on
Tuesday, July 26th and runs through Sunday, July 30, 2022. This year's theme is "Back in Time
at Fair 69" to help celebrate our great community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK
OF JULY 26 THROUGH JULY 31, 2022, AS
"DUBUQUE COUNTY FAIR WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be affixed
this 18th day of July 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2022: Submitted and accepted by: by Kevin Kotz, kkotz dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 588-1406.
2021: Submitted for signature only.
2019: Submitted and accepted by Kevin Kotz, kkotz(c�dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 14957 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, 588-1406
2018: Submitted and accepted by Kevin Kotz, kkotz(a)-dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 14957 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, 588-1406
2017: Submitted and accepted by Kevin Kotz, kkotz(a-),dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 14957 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, 588-1406
2016: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum dbgfair.com,.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair Association,
14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2014: Submitted by Jamie Blum, jblum dbgfair.com Dubuque County Fair Association, 14569 Old
Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406. Accepted by Mayor Buol.
2013: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair Association,
14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2012: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum(a�dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair Association,
14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2011: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair Association,
14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2010: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum(a�dbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair Association,
14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2009: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum _dbgfair.com. 14742 Highway 20 West, Suite 2,
Dubuque, IA 52003, 583 6496 Ext. 17
2008: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, jblum(a)_dbgfair.com. 14742 Highway 20 West, Suite 2,
Dubuque, IA 52003, 583 6496 Ext. 17