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About Grand Ballroom at Dubuque County Fair
The Grand Ballroom at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center is a versatile, indoor, multi‑use space in Dubuque, Iowa. With a capacity of 900+ for larger gatherings, the ballroom adapts to weddings, banquets, auctions, trade shows, and other private events. The venue sits at 14569 Old Highway Road, offering flexible floor plans and layouts, with floor-plan/table layout options available on the official Weddings page as a downloadable PDF.
We’ve got you covered from start to finish—secure your seats for your next big event, coordinate with our partner vendors, and rely on a straightforward booking flow that keeps things easy and trouble‑free.
Parking is generally free at the Grand Ballroom. For fair events, a complimentary shuttle runs to the gates, and on‑site parking options are available for attendees. When planning a stay in Dubuque, consider nearby hotels such as Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center, Hotel Julien Dubuque, and Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown for convenient access to the venue. We also recommend local dining options to fuel your event day; see partner listings for easy booking and trusted recommendations. For specifics on layouts, capacity, and event types (weddings, receptions, banquets, auctions, trade shows), the Fairgrounds publishes examples and pricing to help you plan with confidence.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 14569 Old Highway Road, Dubuque, IA 52002 (Grand Ballroom within the Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center).
- Venue type: Grand Ballroom is a multi‑use indoor space at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center, suitable for weddings, banquets, auctions, trade shows and more.
- Capacity: The Grand Ballroom can accommodate 900+ people for events.
- Seating/layout: Grand Ballroom supports varying set‑ups and layouts; floor‑plan/table layout examples are available (PDF on the official Weddings page).
- Parking/transit: General parking is free; during fair events there is a free shuttle to the gates; on‑site parking options available.
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center (3100 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA 52003); Hotel Julien Dubuque (200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001); Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown (1801 Greyhound Park Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001).
- Notable events hosted: Weddings, receptions, banquets, auctions, trade shows and other private events; the ballroom is actively rented for such events (examples and pricing published by the Fairgrounds).