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GRANT COUNTY FAIR
Sunday-Sunday, August 12-19
The 159th Grant County Fair opens Sunday,
August 12 and runs through Sunday, August
19 at the fairgrounds in Lancaster, WI. It offers
a variety of things to do from activities, games,
rides, hundreds of animals, vendors, and lots of
fun fair food in addition to events in the grandstand
and offer free entertainment.
Entertainment includes the Larry Busch Band
and Country Tradition Band on Friday, Cook &
Belle Band on Saturdat, and the Texaco Country
Showdown Finals on Sunday. Grandstand
events feature Auto Racing by Simmons Promo
on Wednesday, Catch A Pig and Muttin Bustin
on Thursday, Tri State Tractor & Truck Pull
and Dairyland Antique Tractor Pull on Friday,
Numerous truck and tractor pulls on Saturday,
and a demolition derby and Night of Destruction
on Sunday.
You will find something for all ages. For the
most up-to-date information “like” Grant
County Fair on Facebook. Also visit the website
at grantcountyfairwi.org.
BRICKL MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS
Brickl Memorial Library is located at 500 East
Ave. in Dickeyville, WI. For more information
regarding activities at the library, stop by, call
(608) 568-3142, or email us at tpfohl@swls.org.
Beginning Reading Program –
Thursdays, August 16, 23, & 30
Details T.B.A.
Outdoor Family Movie Night –
Friday, August 24
At the Dickeyville Community Center, a movie
will begin at sunset (approximately 8:00 p.m).
Bring your coolers and lawn chairs; popcorn
will be provided. In the case of rain, the movie
will be shown in the gym.
Ski Bellevue Show
Saturday, August 18
The Ski Bellevue Water Ski Show Team is an
all-volunteer organization that performs free
waters ski shows for the community of Bellevue.
They are one of only four water ski show
teams in Iowa, and the only one to perform on
the Mississippi River. Their next free show is
from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on Bellevue’s south riverbank.
For more info, visit www.skibellevue.com.
RIVER VIEW BARBEQUE
Thursday, August 16
Join the American Red Cross of the
Tri-States from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the
Alliant Energy Amphitheater in the Port
of Dubuque for a smart-casual evening.
Enjoy picnic barbeque fare, live music,
and the chance to bid on unique silent
auction packages to raise funds to support
local life-saving programs and services.
For more information or to reserve
your place, visit www.arcdbq.org or call
(563) 564-4565.
ALL THAT JAZZ!: THE BUSINESS
Friday, August 17
Formed over 14 years ago by a group of long-time
friends. The Business is a sensational Chicago-based
horn band that is an experience in musical styles and
genres. The Business is equally comfortable playing
R&B/Soul, Funk, Big Band, Swing, Motown, Salsa,
and even Mariachi. They even offer a sampling of
their own original music. The Business will rock the
Town Clock Plaza in Dubuque from 5:00-9:30 p.m.
Check them out at thebusinesslive.com
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