Proclamation_Dubuque County Fair Week (July 23-28, 2019) Copyrighted
July 15, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque County Fair Week(July23-28, 2019)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Dubuque County FairAssociation
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
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Dubuque County Fair Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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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 66 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 the 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 values, 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 23 and runs through Sunday, July 28, 2019 with this year's theme
of "Get Your Kicks at the Fair 66!"
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 23
THROUGH JULY 28, 2019 AS:
"DUBUQUE COUNTY FA/R WEEK"
AND ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, lowa, to
be affixed this 15th day of July 2019.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
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Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted and accepted by Kevin Kotz, kkotz(c�dbqfair.com, Dubuque County Fair General
Manager, 14957 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002, 588-1406
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, jblum(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�dbafair.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