Proclamation_Dubuque County Fair Week (July 24-29, 2018) Copyrighted
July 16, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque County Fair Week (July 24-29, 2018)
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Dubuque County Fair Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Whereas, the Dubuque County Fair is the largest and longest running family entertainment event in
the county; and
Whereas, the citizens of Dubuque and the surrounding cities have for participants of the County Fair
for 65 years; and
Whereas, the 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 the 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 over 60,000 annual attendees, directly benefits the
community and surrounding area by driving economic development in the region; and
Whereas, local non-profits rely on the fair to generate funds that are cycled into the 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, the tractor pull and demolition derby, to the many
animals, exhibits, demonstrations, programs grounds entertainment and national music
acts; and
Whereas, the Dubuque County Fair, which many consider the six best days of summer, officially
opens on Tuesday, July 24 and runs through Sunday, July 29, 2018 with this year's theme
of"Take Me Home to the Dubuque County Fair!"
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF JULY 24
THROUGH JULY 29, 2018 AS:
"DUB U UE COUNTY FAIR WEEK"
AND ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
WITN ESS TH EREO F, I have hereu nto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, lowa, to
be affixed this 16th day of J u ly, 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2018: Submitted and accepted by Kevin Kotz, kkotz(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 14957 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, 588-1406
2017: Submitted and accepted by Kevin Kotz, kkotz(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 14957 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, 588-1406
2016: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com,.
2015: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2014: Submitted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.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, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2012: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2011 : Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2010: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2009: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com. 14742 Highway 20 West, Suite 2,
Dubuque, IA 52003, 583 6496 Ext. 17
2008: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(c�dbqfair.com. 14742 Highway 20 West, Suite 2,
Dubuque, IA 52003, 583 6496 Ext. 17