Delaware County Fair Show Ring

The Delaware County Fair is excited to announce they have officially broken ground on their new show ring facility. The footings and wall portions of the building were poured last week. Construction of the main building structure is set to get underway with the next break in the weather.

Manager Jeannie Domeyer said, “who would have thought we’d be waiting to see if we could build based on the snow forecast in May. We’re really excited to be making progress on this building and are so blessed to have a group of generous material suppliers and contractors who are donating portions to help make this project happen.”

Donations are still needed to reach the final goal of this project. If you are interested in making a tax deductible contribution to this project, please contact the fairground at 563.927-6449.

Taylor Colbert, 13, of Manchester has launched a fundraiser to help the Delaware County Fairgrounds complete their new show ring project.

Taylor Colbert, 13, of Manchester has launched a fundraiser to help the Delaware County Fairgrounds complete their new show ring project. Taylor is a member of the Greeley Go Getters 4H Club and has participated in the fair horse show for the last 4 years.  Her family was planning on donating $100.00 and challenged Taylor to increase their donation with a fundraising project. Taylor purchased stuffed horses to create incentive to donate. The fundraiser asks for community members to give at least $10.00 and in return they will receive a cute Delaware County blue ribbon enhanced stuffed horse. She has started this project to help her community and to contribute to the improvements of the fairgrounds. With this project, Taylor‘s new goal is to donate at least $500.00 to help pay for the bleachers for the new show ring. Through this process she will be learning about community service, organization, entrepreneurship and marketing. If you would like to donate to this project and receive a collectible Delaware County Fair stuffed horse, you can find Taylor at Theisen’s in Dyersville on April 6,  from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to donate as soon as possible. To donate to this fundraiser you can also contact Jeannie Domeyer  at 563-927-6449. Thank you for your support!

One of country music’s hottest new acts is headed for Manchester to headline the Country concert for the 2013 Delaware County Fair. Jeannie Domeyer, Manager of the Fair made the announcement of the country concert last Friday. Headlining the traditional Thursday night country concert with their down to earth music stylings and working man’s music is Justin Moore.

One of the new “superstars of country music”, Moore released his first CD in 2009 and has been putting out chart topping hits ever since. The first song he penned, “Small Town, USA” hit number 1 on the charts. His next release, “Backwoods”, hit number 5 on the charts. He followed that with a top 15 hit and brought a second number 1 hit with his release of “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away”. His current single, from his current album Outlaws Like Us, “Til My Last Day” is sitting at number 12 and headed upwards. Justin’s fans have found this album filled with songs that stay true to his roots, some hard rocking kick ass cuts and some that show a slightly softer side. Named the 2009 Billboard Magazine Best Male Country Artist was just the beginning for this young man from small town Poyen, Arkansas.

Moore will be in Manchester on Thursday, July 11th. Seating for this concert will include track seating at $35 with premium seating of the first 8 rows in the center at $50. The premium seats will come with three complimentary drink tickets to be used during the show.

Tickets for Justin Moore will go on sale at 9:00 a.m. on December 15th, just in time for Christmas. Tickets will be available at the Fair office, by calling 563.927-6449 or at www.delawarecofair.com

This week be sure to Get your Fun on at the Delaware County Fair in Manchester!
Free Carnival Rides All Fair Long
Plus Check Out the Free Entertainment Stages and Daily Contests…Pretty Amazing…here is just a sampling of Free Stuff High Flying Pages – Trapeze Artists
The Riding Donnerts Equestrian Artists & Ballerina
Amazing Hypnotist Brian Imbus
BBQ Cook OFF
Cutest Baby Contest
Minute to Win It
Wrist Wrestling
Get Your Move on Fitness
Piano Contest
Pedal Tractor Contest

Main Stage Schedule
Tuesday: Motocross Races

Brandon Heath Wednesday July 11 FREE with admission to Fair Opening Act: Lindsay McCaul

Montgomery Gentry Thursday July 12 Opening Act Kari & Billy Tickets on sale NOW Reserved Track Seats $35 New Courtyard Seating $50 - all inclusive with free snacks, adult beverages and general admission seat

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Friday, July 13th Opening Act: Misbehavin' Tickets on sale now. $60 includes reserved seat and all you care to eat and drink from 6:00 p.m. til the end of the show

Saturday: Draft Horse Show & Rollerderby & Truck and Tractor Pull
Sunday: Draft Horse Show & Demolition Derby

And the Winners are:

Delaware County Fair Guest Ticket/ Gate Pass Winners (1 ticket):

Michelle Carithers, June Berns, Rita Jones & Andrew Kuehl
($10 value) includes Free Carnival Rides, Free Grandstand Seat, Free Shows
Creedence Clearwater Revisited VIP Night Ticket Winners
(1 ticket):
Annette Heims, Deb Kintzle

(value $60/ VIP ticket) includes all the drinks and food you can consume. Edgewood Locker will cater the evening, beginning at 6 pm. Winners will enjoy VIP parking.Opening act begins at 6:30 & Creedence takes the stage at 8:30.

Congratulations DishnTunes.com fans who won big in our 2012 Delaware County Fair Great Giveaway.  Your tickets or passes will arrive in the mail shortly!!!