# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 UPA Power Weekend - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am (-06:00) - **Event Description**: UPA POWER WEEKEND December 5 - 6, 2026 23 Years of Building Champions & Creating Legends Grand River Center • Dubuque, Iowa IMPORTANT NOTICE: This event may be converted to a one-day competition on Saturday, December 5, 2026, if participation numbers do not support a two-day format. Competitors will be notified no later than four weeks prior to the event to allow adequate time to adjust hotel reservations and travel plans. Updated: July 20, 2026 MEET DIRECTOR Bill Carpenter President, UPA Events Phone: (563) 447-1214 Email: BCarpenter@UPAPower.com EVENT LOCATION Grand River Center 500 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Exhibit Hall B Located next to the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark. ELIGIBILITY This event is open to all current UPA members. All athletes must present proof of a valid UPA membership at weigh-ins. UPA Membership: • Adult Membership: $40 • Teen Membership: $25 Memberships may be purchased online at: https://www.upapower.com/upa-membership-application/ WEIGH-INS 24-Hour Weigh-In Rule Applies Location: Grand River Center 500 Bell Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Friday, December 4, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM For: • Men's Open Full Power • Bench Only • Deadlift Only • Ironman Saturday, December 5, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM For: • Women's Full Power • Teen Lifters • Junior Lifters • Master Lifters TITLE SPONSOR UPA Events EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, December 5, 2026 – 9:00 AM • Men's Open Full Power • Bench Only • Deadlift Only • Ironman Sunday, December 6, 2026 – 9:00 AM • Women's Open Full Power • Teen Full Power • Junior Junior Full Power • Master Full Power Mandatory Rules Meeting 8:15 AM each day All competitors must attend the rules meeting on the day they compete. CONTEST DIVISIONS • Full Power • Bench Only • Deadlift Only • Ironman AWARDS Open Division 1st – 3rd Place by Weight Class and Total Teen Division 1st – 8th Place by Weight Class ENTRY FEES • $100 – First Division • $40 – Each Additional Division UPA-AD (Drug Tested Division) Add $10 to the first division entry fee. No same-day entries will be accepted. Late Entry Fee Entries received after November 20, 2026 will be assessed a $30 late fee. NO REFUNDS ON ENTRY FEES — NO EXCEPTIONS Entry Limits Only 40 Full Power lifters per day will be accepted. This event traditionally fills quickly. Competitors are strongly encouraged to submit entries early. Late entries risk being placed on a waiting list or being unable to compete. HOST HOTEL Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark The Grand River Center is connected to the hotel via enclosed skywalk. Special UPA room rate: $129 per night Mention "UPA Power Weekend" when making reservations. Website: www.GrandHarborResort.com Phone: (563) 690-4000 Room Block Deadline Wednesday, November 4, 2026 If you experience any issues booking within the room block, please contact Sue Moran for assistance. ONLINE ENTRY https://www.upapower.com/upa-power-weekend-entry-form/ RULES This competition will be conducted under current United Powerlifting Association (UPA) rules. For the official rulebook and federation information, visit: www.UPAPower.com UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Competitors must wear: • A one-piece lifting suit, or • A wrestling singlet All equipment must meet current UPA specifications. SPECTATOR ADMISSION $15 at the Door • Children 10 and under are admitted free. • Lifters receive free admission only on the day they compete. • Coaches, handlers, and spectators must purchase admission. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO POLICY Professional cameras, handheld video cameras, and tripod-mounted cameras are not permitted at UPA Events. Cell phone photos and videos are allowed. All photographs and video captured at any UPA event are the property of UPA Events and may be used for promotional purposes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/2026-upa-power-weekend/200030582022236 - **Event Categories**: contests, workshops, meetups, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 71 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Dubuque - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Grand River Center - **lat**: 42.49855 - **long**: -90.65536 - **full address**: Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7054, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 UPA Power Weekend - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b4282e976b709dd9dae67a05b1e0e45048a6770db5810307994ab8a8685882d3-rimg-w1200-h500-dc080808-gmir?v=1788397154 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 UPA Power Weekend being held? - **A:** 2026 UPA Power Weekend takes place on Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 05 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 am at Grand River Center, 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7054, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 UPA Power Weekend? - **A:** 2026 UPA Power Weekend is organized by UPA Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 UPA Power Weekend is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubuque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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