# Contest Events | List Of All Upcoming Contest Events In Dubuque - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contest events in Dubuque, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Dubuque. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming contest events in Dubuque, find information & tickets for upcoming contest events happening in Dubuque. ## Events in Dubuque - **Event Name**: Rock Day - Dubuque County Fair - Friday - **Description**: πŸ“… Friday, July 31 – Rock Day 🌟 Featured Highlights & All-Day Attractions Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. Sensory-Safe Visiting Hour (with activities): 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Old MacDonald’s Farm: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tiny Town: Extra Hours! 8:00 a.m. – 7:0 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri Jul 31 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/rock-day-dubuque-county-fair-friday/200030227609947 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8wMDA5OTg5MGRjMmRkNjA3MjYyYmU4MTQxMGRjYjBkYzIzNTEzNjZlYzE2MDUyNGIyMTE5MDIxYjc2ODg3OGUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2JlYTU5MS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTk2NjMxMA.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, music, entertainment, kids, contests, concerts, festivals, live-music, magic-show, funfairs, bingo - **Event Name**: Dubuque County Fair | July 28th - Aug 2nd, 2026 - **Description**: *Stay Tuned for all things FAIR as we plan over the coming months!* ___________________________________________________________________ 9/4/2025- Good Morning, local area businesses and partners! At the heart of the Dubuque County Fair is something mu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 524 - **Date**: Tue Jul 28 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/dubuque-county-fair-|-july-28th-aug-2nd-2026/200028851764636 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kYjJjMWIxODFlZGEzZTdjODE4ODMwMTRhZjVmMjMzNjliZjlmMGY3MGUzNTMxOTA2NzAzZDgyNDdhMGU3Yzg2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2YxZjJlZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MjA5NjE1Nw.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, contests, art - **Event Name**: Country Day - Dubuque County Fair - sponsored by Theisen's - **Description**: πŸ“… Thursday, July 30 – Country Day – sponsored by Theisen’s 🌟 Featured Highlights & All-Day Attractions Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. Sensory-Safe Visiting Hour (with activities): 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Old MacDonald’s Farm: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tiny Town - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Thu Jul 30 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Jul 30 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/country-day-dubuque-county-fair-sponsored-by-theisens/200030227610048 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yMWNhNzU2ZWI2NzM0MmU2ZDI2M2NmYTZiNjRiNmZmYWRjYjY4YzY3MzQzMDlkZjg3OWVjNDE1YjBjZDkwZDA0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE1MDcwNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTk2NjI2Nw.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, kids, festivals, contests, concerts, live-music, magic-show, parties, art, music-festivals, funfairs - **Event Name**: Tractor Pull / Family Day - Dubuque County Fair- spons. by Sherrill Mutual Insurance & Premier Bank - **Description**: πŸ“… Saturday, August 1 – Truck & Tractor Pull sponsored by Sherrill Mutual Insurance / Family Day sponsored by Premier Bank 🌟 Featured Highlights & All-Day Attractions Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. Sensory-Safe Visiting Hour (with activities): 8:00 a.m. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 42 - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/tractor-pull-family-day-dubuque-county-fair-spons-by-sherrill-mutual-insurance-and-premier-bank/200030227610402 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zMjM1N2M4NDZhZWE4ZTliYTljYzYwOGI4MTg1MzViMmY2NDZjMTA3MmMxOTZhMGI1YTMzOGY0NTJiNGI1MzBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2FhYTdhNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTk2NjI2OQ.avif - **Categories**: kids, music, entertainment, festivals, workshops, magic-show, bingo, contests, live-music, music-festivals, art, funfairs - **Event Name**: Race and Demo Day - Dubuque County Fair - sponsored by Dunkel Salvage & McDermott Excavating - **Description**: πŸ“… Sunday, August 2 – Race Day & Demo Day – sponsored by Dunkel Auto Salvage and McDermott Excavating 🌟 Featured Highlights & All-Day Attractions Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. Sensory-Safe Visiting Hour (with activities): 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Old Ma - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sun Aug 02 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/race-and-demo-day-dubuque-county-fair-sponsored-by-dunkel-salvage-and-mcdermott-excavating/200030232113937 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80MDBiOWU3ODMzMTU5MTEzYjhhZDU2ZGFhMTRiN2I5NWRkMzc0MmEzMzRhMTNjNjAwYmZmNjJmYzVkYzRjYzhkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTM5MTQ1Nw.avif - **Categories**: Sports, Workshops, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Art, Kids, Contests - **Event Name**: Kid's Day & Race Night - Dubuque County Fair - sponsored by The Donovan Family - **Description**: πŸ“… Wednesday, July 29 – Kids Day – Sponsored by The Donovan Family 🌟 Featured Highlights & All-Day Attractions Grounds Open: 8:00 a.m. Sensory-Safe Visiting Hour (with activities): 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Old MacDonald’s Farm: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ti - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 28 - **Date**: Wed Jul 29 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed Jul 29 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/kids-day-and-race-night-dubuque-county-fair-sponsored-by-the-donovan-family/200030227610356 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZmY0YzhlYjNlNTU4MGUzMWFjN2UwNWMyZjFlNmM2YWViODliOGQwMzVkZDQxOGNlMGU1NWI5MmU3ZWM1MDcwNi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMxODE4MTYtZ21pcj92PTE3ODIxNzAwMDU.avif - **Categories**: Kids, Sports, Festivals, Art, Entertainment, Contests - **Event Name**: Chicken Chucking Contest! - Dubuque County Fair - **Description**: It's time again for the 5th annual Chicken Chucking Contest at the Dubuque County Fair! Located on the grounds near the Grand Ballroom, this contest is divided into divisions ranging from 2 years old and all the way UP! The 3 Competition Dates Are: Fr - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Aug 02 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/chicken-chucking-contest-dubuque-county-fair/200030095576743 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80NTQ0MzRkNGM4ODQ5MmQ1MzJhMWI0YTU1ODg1MDczMGJhNzJjYWMyZjZkOTRmNDA3MjYzNjA3ODYxMzRjMGMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2QxZmNmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTM5MTQ1Nw.avif - **Categories**: contests, sports - **Event Name**: Key West Fun Days 2026 - **Description**: πŸ”₯ Saturday, August 8th πŸ’¦ Waterball Contest starting at 3:00 PM on Timothy Street 🚧 Street closed from Noon–6:00 PM (between the station & ServPro) 🎈 Sunday, August 9th 🎊 Parade line-up at 11:00 AM β€” Truck Country parking lot πŸš’ Parade kicks off at 1 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 170 - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/key-west-fun-days-2026/200030231498537 - **Venue**: 10640 Lake Eleanor Road, Dubuque, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lZWU3YjgyNWU2NzRiOGIxMWQ0YzE5YzJjNDdhNTYxYmNhOGRiN2UxODhmMTFkNjg2NTJhOTJhZDg4YzY1OTA0LXJpbWctdzUwMC1oNTAwLWRjNjUyMzI0LWdtaXI_dj0xNzgxOTk5OTQz.avif - **Categories**: parades, contests, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Red, White & Blue Celebration: Celebrating 250 Years of America - **Description**: The Annual Red, White & Blue Celebration is back, and this year, we're making it extra special as this year marks a historic milestone as America celebrates its 250th birthday! β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™ Enjoy a full day of patriotic fun, family-friendly activities, speci - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 150 - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/red-white-and-blue-celebration-celebrating-250-years-of-america/200030191121959 - **Venue**: 555 JFK Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9jNDE1MDY3MTU1MjU4NmQxNGE0MjNlZGVjMWFhMWRjMzM5NzVmOWI0ODY0MmVmZDYxNjc0YWIyMjU3Mjc5YmNlLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNjQwLWRjMTY4ZWUyLWdtaXI_dj0xNzgxNjczODg2.avif - **Categories**: music, art, contests, live-music, fine-arts, entertainment, theatre, shopping, fourth-of-july - **Event Name**: Kiddie Car Show! Dubuque County Fair - **Description**: Exciting news for all kiddie car-enthusiasts! We are hosting a kiddie car show this year at the Dubuque County Fair! Friday, July 31st! Car Show from 2pm-3pm with judging at 2:30 pm at the top of the grandstands. Check in at 1:30pm - all kid’s cars c - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 57 - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 02:00 pm – Fri Jul 31 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/kiddie-car-show-dubuque-county-fair/200030095575838 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNzYyZTZmYTQwOTgzOWIxMWMwNDdjYzJlY2ZiODc4NTBhMjNjMGE3Yzk0NWM3MmFhZmEyODg2NmU2NmY3MGYyLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNzg4LWRjZjNkZWFiLWdtaXI_dj0xNzgxNzAxNjY2.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, contests, sports - **Event Name**: Stuff-A-Porta-Potty Contest - Dubuque County Fair - **Description**: STUFF A PORTA POTTY CONTEST! Sponsored by Big Time Event Rentals and Robb Munter Ages 14+ Up to 10 teams able to play! Payouts to top 3 winners! See how many people you can creatively stuff in a porta potty! Must lock door for 10 seconds! Email b.m - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sun Aug 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubuque/stuff-a-porta-potty-contest-dubuque-county-fair/200030025897624 - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mM2UzZjQ5MmMwMzc1YTg0YTNjNWIxZjMwNjA3NGJhZDM2Mzg1NjA3MzVjNzYwYmM4YTBjNmZmZmU1YzdhZGQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFiZDVjNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MjE3MDAwMg.avif - **Categories**: contests ## Trending Events in Dubuque - **Event Name**: Maker's Club - Make a Monster Clay Handbuilding Class - **Description**: Join us for this SUPER FUN handbuilding clay class where you can really get creative and take your handbuilding skills to the next level. You’ll learn our intermediate PINCH POT method to make these ADORABLE one-of-a-kind pieces. In this class you’ll l - **Venue**: Maker’s Club Dubuque - Pottery & Ceramics - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a32f3f70abcd.jpg - **Event Name**: 40th Fireworks & Air Show Spectacular - **Description**: The Dubuque Jaycees and Radio Dubuque presents the 40th Annual 3rd of July Fireworks and Air Show! This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we honor the 250th anniversary of America, making it a once-in-a-generation event you won’t want to miss - **Venue**: A.Y. Mcdonald Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e20e4ed93c2ce174c30bec3f29c27e9389f3743d52aa497bc6ece00536a37d91-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2e2c64-gmir?v=1782045657 - **Event Name**: Whiskey Myers at Back Waters Stage at Q Casino - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Whiskey Myers at Back Waters Stage at Q Casino, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! πŸ›οΈ Set in Back Waters Stage at Q Casino nestled in bustling Dubuque - **Venue**: Back Waters Stage at Q Casino - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/f95584a0-6501-11f1-b006-61c9f9571adb-rimg-w1200-h613-dc2e1c12-gmir.jpg?v=1781119458 - **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Rodney Carrington, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - Dubuque in vibrant Dubuque, - **Venue**: Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Casino - Dubuque - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0a09ca50-65f6-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc0a0a0a-gmir.jpg?v=1781224283 - **Event Name**: Cole Swindell - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Backwaters AMP 🏠 Address: 1899 Greyhound Park Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 πŸŒ† City: Dubuque πŸ“ Location: 42.5178, -90.64312🌟 Be part of history at Cole Swindell, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! πŸ›οΈ The p - **Venue**: Backwaters AMP - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1e3915c0-6886-11f1-9578-a1beb0c0b8c8-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc070607-gmir.jpg?v=1781506067 - **Event Name**: TRUNK -or- TREAT! - Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center - **Description**: $1 PER PERSON A night full of all kinds of FUN and TREATS! TRUNKER sign up is LIVE on the google form attached to this link ---> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnbbhDaAEe7Kr9L3E0vWXi8lixZ7o_xTP6Tvn1egXWpDBdrQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor - **Venue**: 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8e9fa47dc659aea0590bc9642601fd3d26d6669cc869352fafd871013262e241-rimg-w1200-h675-dcededed-gmir?v=1781400910 - **Event Name**: 2026 Irish Hooley Music Festival - **Description**: The Irish Hooley promotes Irish/Celtic music and culture with music, dance, song, good conversation and merriment.About this EventMissionThe mission of the Irish Hooley is to promote Irish/Celtic music and culture in Dubu - **Venue**: Back Waters Amp - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/add5a8532ddcbc73790379c31938dcc898bcf911870d29be6a7444d8af7b8ff6-rimg-w1001-h593-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1777640488 - **Event Name**: Cole Swindell at Back Waters Stage at Q Casino - **Venue**: Back Waters Stage at Q Casino - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4bd22210-6e44-11f1-8677-29652fb2f218-rimg-w1200-h800-dc060606-gmir.jpg?v=1782137503 - **Event Name**: Rodney Carrington @ Mississippi Moon Bar - **Description**: Friday, November 6, 2026 β€’ 7:00pm & 9:30pm Live 2026 Must be 21 or Older Mature Audiences ONLY! Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing tou - **Venue**: 301 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52001 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ef5de9a6f044569246b510c220750ca27b40c05b1dde456b98080f8f34fac429-rimg-w1200-h628-dc0a0a0a-gmir?v=1781806243 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Dubuque? - **A:** Rock Day - Dubuque County Fair - Friday (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 08:00 am at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002), Dubuque County Fair | July 28th - Aug 2nd, 2026 (Tue Jul 28 2026 at 08:00 am at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002), Country Day - Dubuque County Fair - sponsored by Theisen's (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 08:00 am at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002), Tractor Pull / Family Day - Dubuque County Fair- spons. by Sherrill Mutual Insurance & Premier Bank (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 08:00 am at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002), Race and Demo Day - Dubuque County Fair - sponsored by Dunkel Salvage & McDermott Excavating (Sun Aug 02 2026 at 08:00 am at 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002). - **Q**: How can I find events in Dubuque? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Dubuque on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Dubuque? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Dubuque? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Dubuque include 14569 Old Highway Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002, 10640 Lake Eleanor Road, Dubuque, IA, 555 JFK Rd, Dubuque, IA, United States, Iowa 52002. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Dubuque? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Dubuque include Dubuque County Fair, Key West Community Fire Department, Kennedy Mall. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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