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🎉A special thank you to retiring board member Shawn Waterhouse and his wife Mary, along with their children Dakota and S...
10/16/2026

🎉A special thank you to retiring board member Shawn Waterhouse and his wife Mary, along with their children Dakota and Shelby, for their many years of volunteerism and support of the Delaware County Fair!

Shawn volunteered for years before joining the board and has been involved in countless projects and facility upgrades, running the Demo Derby and Figure 8 races, helping promote and build the Dirty Duck Muck Run and Hairball Concerts, and helping build the horse arena, horse barn and Farm Bureau Show Ring. He’s always been one of the first to show up and volunteer when help is needed. Mary has also given many hours helping in the office, volunteering at Bingo, and wherever else needed.🙋

We appreciate the time and dedication the entire Waterhouse family has given to Delaware County Fair over the years. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the fair!👏

10/15/2026

📣 DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR BOARD UPDATE! 🎡

Our annual meeting was held last night, and we have a few updates to share!

👏 Re-elected to the Fair Board for three-year terms:
• Bob Ries
• Brandon Ries
• Karelene Sellner
• David Willie

All incumbents ran unopposed. Congratulations!

❤️️ Shawn Waterhouse chose not to seek re-election, and we thank him for his years of service and dedication to the fair.

📢 Interested in joining the Fair Board? The open director three-year term will be filled at a later date by appointment of the seated board, in accordance with our bylaws. If you’re interested in serving, contact the fair office! You must be at least 18 years old and live in Delaware County.

🏆 Your 2026–2027 Fair Board Officers:
• President: Kathy Rahe (re-elected)
• Vice President: Al Kelchen (re-elected)
• Treasurer: Laura Lewin (re-elected)

Thank you to everyone who gives their time and talent to help make the Delaware County Fair a success! 🎪🙌

💍✨ Beautiful Weddings Start Here! ✨💍The Delaware County Fairgrounds has three great facilities for weddings and receptio...
10/08/2026

💍✨ Beautiful Weddings Start Here! ✨💍

The Delaware County Fairgrounds has three great facilities for weddings and receptions — and today, we’re putting the spotlight on a true classic: The Pavilion. 🤍

With 7,000 square feet of open event space, gleaming hardwood floors and a beautiful natural wood dance floor, the Pavilion gives your wedding reception plenty of room to celebrate, dine, dance and make memories. ✨

🌿 Room for up to 550 guests
💃 Natural wood dance floor
🍽️ Full kitchen — bring in your own caterer or prepare your meal yourself
🥂 Full bar
❄️ Air-conditioned and heated for year-round comfort
🪑 Tables available for your reception
✨ A spacious, open layout that can be styled to fit your wedding vision

If you're dreaming of a classic wedding reception, the Pavilion gives you a beautiful space to make it yours.

📍 Manchester, Iowa
💍 Wedding receptions • Ceremonies • Rehearsal dinners • Celebrations

And remember — this is just ONE of three great wedding venues at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester, Iowa!!

📞 563-927-6449
💌 [email protected]

Your wedding. Your vision. Your celebration. Let the Pavilion be the place where your story starts! 💕

🗳 DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR BOARD ELECTIONS AND ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 14th.The Delaware County Fair Board will ho...
10/05/2026

🗳 DELAWARE COUNTY FAIR BOARD ELECTIONS AND ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 14th.

The Delaware County Fair Board will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. in the Delaware County Community Center.

✅ Elections for incumbent and new members of the board of directors will be held. In this election year the following director positions will be up for re-election: District 1 – Karelene Sellner, incumbent, District 2 – no applicants – director will be appointed. District 4 – David Willie, incumbent. Two At Large positions; Bob Ries, incumbent, and Brandon Ries, incumbent. All Delaware County residents 18 and older, who share an interest in the Delaware County Fair are invited to attend the annual meeting to vote for board members.

Applications for board member candidates were received in August in compliance with the Articles of Incorporation of the Delaware County Fair Society.

💍 Beautiful Weddings Start Here! ✨The Delaware County Fairgrounds has three great facilities for weddings and receptions...
10/01/2026

💍 Beautiful Weddings Start Here! ✨

The Delaware County Fairgrounds has three great facilities for weddings and receptions — and today, we’re shining the spotlight on one of them: The Community Center 💕

Looking for a wedding venue that gives you plenty of room to celebrate, along with the flexibility to make your reception your own? The Community Center may be the perfect fit.

✨ 5,200 square feet of event space
✨ Seating for up to 350 guests banquet-style in the large room
✨ A spacious main hall with an additional room for guests, meals, conversation — or even a bridal suite
✨ Full kitchen — bring in the caterer of your choice or prepare your own food
✨ Full bar with options for open bar, cash bar or happy hour
✨ Air-conditioned and heated for comfortable celebrations any time of year
✨ Tables available to help make planning your reception even easier

Whether you're planning an elegant celebration, a lively reception with a packed dance floor, or a more relaxed wedding gathering with family and friends, the Community Center offers the space and flexibility to create the day you've been dreaming about. ❤️

And this is just one of three great wedding venues available at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Manchester, Iowa!

📍 Manchester, Iowa
📞 563-927-6449
💌 [email protected]

Your wedding. Your vision. Your venue. 💍✨

🎉 Bingo! Bingo! Bingo! 🎉 The first bingo of the season is TOMORROW! We can't wait to see you! All of the fun and WINNING...
09/26/2026

🎉 Bingo! Bingo! Bingo! 🎉
The first bingo of the season is TOMORROW! We can't wait to see you! All of the fun and WINNING starts at 1:00 pm.

🍽 Come have lunch with us. Doors open at 11:30 am. Serving roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy and corn. Plus the Apple Orchard drink special.🍹

09/24/2026

🎄✨ JINGLE BRIGHT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! ✨🎄

We know… it’s only September. 🍂 We’re still enjoying fall, but believe it or not, the holidays will be here before we know it — and now is the time to make sure your business is part of Jingle Bright!

Each year, Jingle Bright transforms the fairgrounds into a magical holiday experience that brings families from Delaware County and surrounding communities together. It has become a special community tradition and a wonderful tourism event.. 🎅🏻🎄

✨ Want your business to shine? Sponsor a light display! ✨

A Jingle Bright sponsorship is a fun way to:
🎄 Get your business name in front of thousands of holiday visitors
🎄 Be part of one of our area's favorite holiday traditions
🎄 Support a community event that brings families together
🎄 Help us continue growing and improving the light show
🎄 Give your business a presence during one of the busiest and most festive times of the year

Your business can literally shine bright all season long! ⭐

If your business would like to be part of this year's Jingle Bright Holiday Light Show, now is the time to reserve your sponsorship.

📩 Contact Jeannie for sponsorship information and available light displays. (563)927-6449.

Let's make this year's Jingle Bright bigger, brighter and more magical than ever! 🎄✨

🎱 Join us this Sunday the 27th for our first BINGO of the fall. 🍁🍹Great food and drink specials available! 📍 Community C...
09/24/2026

🎱 Join us this Sunday the 27th for our first BINGO of the fall. 🍁

🍹Great food and drink specials available!

📍 Community Center - balls drop at 1:00pm.

💍 Beautiful weddings start here. ✨Whether you’re dreaming of rustic romance, elegant sophistication, or a charming celeb...
09/21/2026

💍 Beautiful weddings start here. ✨

Whether you’re dreaming of rustic romance, elegant sophistication, or a charming celebration, we have three beautiful venues to choose from for your special day. Our featured spot:

🤎 The Rustic Beef Barn
A beautiful rustic setting made even more magical with the soft, warm glow of twinkle lights. Perfect for a large wedding with plenty of barn character. Check out these photos with the soft lighting from one of our past weddings.

💐 We have three venues. Three different styles. One beautiful place to begin your happily ever after. Check out the others at www.delawarecofair.com

📅 Start planning your wedding with us today!

🌭🍔 ONE LAST FAIR FOOD FIX FOR THE YEAR! 🍔🌭You don’t have to wait until next year to get your fair food fix! 🎡 Come on up...
09/11/2026

🌭🍔 ONE LAST FAIR FOOD FIX FOR THE YEAR! 🍔🌭

You don’t have to wait until next year to get your fair food fix! 🎡 Come on up to the fairgrounds tonight and enjoy some great food truck favorites including all your favorite fair foods, ice cream and BBQ! 😋

Our food trucks are here for the Firemen’s Convention and will be OPEN AT 5:00 PM TONIGHT! 🚒🔥You can come on up grab a bite to eat and enjoy the 9/11 memorial in the Community Center parking lot.

So grab the family, bring your appetite, and come enjoy one last taste of fair food for the year! ❤️

📍 Delaware County Fairgrounds
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM tonight

Come hungry! We’ll see you tonight! 🍗🌭🍔

Address

200 E Acers Street
Manchester, IA
52057

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15639276449

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