The current situation with COVID 19 has forced Vintage Torque Fest to reschedule. After much negotiation, and help from Dubuque County Fairgrounds and Dubuque Visitor’s Bureau, Vintage Torque Fest has been salvaged. Just 8 days ago we were ready to announce that VTF would be cancelled. Thanks to the combined efforts of multiple organizations, we… Read more »
2020 Pre Registration is now open
Want to save $$$??? https://form.jotform.com/93143434406957
2019 Give Away Car!
Buy a poster, and you are automatically entered to win the 1925 Street Rod Roadster that is depicted in art seen here! http://vintagetorquefest.com/poster-and-raffle-entry/
Demo Drag Racing Debut in Dubuque May 4

Get ready Dubuque! Demolition Drag Racing is coming to Vintage Torque Fest. Definition: Demolition Derby – a competition in which typically older cars are driven into each other until only one is left running. Drag Race – a race between two or more cars over a short distance, as a test of acceleration. Combine the… Read more »
Vintage Torque Fest returns to Dubuque IA May 4/5
Pre party will take place on Thursday night. Join us for a classic car parade downtown followed up by a live band and camp fire at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. Friday – the show starts at NOON. Saturday – the show starts at 8am. This is THE season opener. ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE! Advance discount tickets… Read more »
WIN 1951 PONTIAC at Vintage Torque Fest!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 1951 Pontiac to be raffled off at Vintage Torque Fest! This mild kustom was donated by Eryka Driscoll and over the past few months Austin Thompson has been hard at work making this ride look even better. After getting the body and mechanicals in shape, Josh McDivitt laid down some paint. Along with… Read more »
Vintage Torque Fest Returns to Dubuque May 5-6, 2017
Join us as we kick off the season – rain or shine – at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. We will be adding even more action to the event for 2017 – stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, get your advanced weekend pass for $20 now. The weekend pass will increase to $25 after… Read more »
ADVANCE WEEKEND PASS INFO
Weekend pass until Jan 9 is $20 Weekend pass Jan 10-April 19 $25 Weekend pass day of show $30 Friday April 29 day pass $15 (includes entry to chain racing) Saturday April 30 day pass $20 (includes entry to vintage Jalopy Racing & Flat track motorcycle exhibition)
Vintage Torque Fest Returns to Dubuque April 29-30, 2016
Join us as we return to Dubuque County Fairgrounds on April 29-30.
SCHEDULE – Thursday Parade and Bonfire
THURSDAY Schedule! 5:30 PM – start staging for the downtown Dubuque Parade at McGraw Hill (next to Diamond Jo Casino) This is open to ALL cars and bikes. PARADE starts at 6PM Parade Route is on the official site: Click on www.vintagetorquefest.com then click on Features. Then click on Parade. After the parade we will… Read more »