Proclamation_Dubuque County Fair Week (July 28-August 2, 2015) Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque County Fair Week (July 28-August 2, 2015)
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❑ Dubuque County Fair Week Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
DUBO&E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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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 been participants of the
County Fair for 62 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 28, and runs through Sunday, August 2, 2015.
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 28 THROUGH AUGUST 2, 2015 AS:
"DUBUQUE COUNTY FAIR 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,
Iowa, to be affixed this 20th day of July, 2015.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CIVIC, City Clerk
2015: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2014: Submitted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.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(adbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2012: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2011 : Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2010: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.com, Dubuque County Fair
Association, 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52003, 588-1406.
2009: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.com. 14742 Highway 20 West, Suite 2,
Dubuque, IA 52003, 583 6496 Ext. 17
2008: Submitted and accepted by Jamie Blum, Iblum(adbgfair.com. 14742 Highway 20 West, Suite 2,
Dubuque, IA 52003, 583 6496 Ext. 17