“I heerd tell thet thar was a County Fair and some racin’ hereabouts. Ole Bess and me wanna give her a go. Guess I’d better find the Manager of this place”                           William H. Gibson ca 1890
William was the donor of the land across Platt Street on which our old fairgrounds was located. He was an avid race driver in his own right. The stockers better watch out for this hotrod!

If you have other questions or wish to become a part of this great fair, contact our General Manager, Lanny Simpson

1. Via e-mail click HERE - manager@jacksoncoiafair.com
2. By snail mail at: Jackson County Fairgrounds, 1212 East      Quarry Street, Maquoketa, Iowa, 52060
3. Phone: 563-652-4282, OR
4. Drop by ye ole Pearson Hall at the fairgrounds.Lanny’ll be    glad ta see ya.