2022 Contests and Open Shows
Open Horse Show
Sunday July 17 @ 9:00 p.m.
Full day of pleasure and game classes!
Contact Brian McQuillen at 563-599-7161
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Prime Steer Contest
Saturday, July 23 @ 12:30 p.m.
Entry Fee - $25 per steer, payable upon arrival.
Premiums:
1st | $1,500, Belt Buckle |
2nd | $600, Belt Buckle |
3rd | $300 |
4th | $225 |
5th | $150 |
6th-10th | $50 |
Contact Jason Kurt at 319-330-8490
State Fair Queen Contest
Contact Fair Office for details.
Fair Queen Contest
If you're here because you're interested in running to be the 2022 Great Jones County Fair Queen, congratulations for stepping out of your comfort zone and into a new and exciting experience. We are so pleased that you would like to be a part of the 23rd Annual Great Jones County Fair Queen Contest.
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Cowgirl Queen Contest
Monday, July 18 @ 7:00 p.m.
Ever thought of entering the Cowgirl Queen Contest at the Iowa State Fair? Well we are proud to announce that the Great Jones County Fair is now hosting its own Cowgirl Queen Contest! There will be a Junior and Senior division. The winner from either division will be sponsored to compete in the same contest at the State Fair!
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Cookout Contest
Sunday July 24
West of Berndes Center (Same location as 2019)
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Kiddie Dairy Show
Sunday, July 24 @ 9:00 a.m.
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Kiddie Goat/Sheep Show
Wednesday, July 20
Following 4-H/FFA Sheep/Goat Shows
All sheep and goats will be provided
1. Divisions: Kindergarten & Under | 1st through 3rd Grade
2. Sheep & Goats will be provided
Contact
Becky Kirby Ceveling • 319-480-5372
Sponsored by Moenk Suffolk, Family Chiropractic & KC Farms
Kiddie Beef Show
Saturday, July 23 @ 4:00 p.m.
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30th Annual Subway Cookie Contest
Friday, July 22 @ 12 Noon
Berndes Center
Adults (18 & over) - Youth (through 17 years)
Three divisions for each age group:
• Chocolate Chip Only
• Chocolate chip and One Other Ingredient
• Open Ingredient
Chips may be white or brown chocolate
Awards - Plaques in each division with $100 cash prize to be pro-rated to winners in each division. Cookies will be donated to Camp Courageous after contest. Enter at table upstairs in Berndes Center on Friday between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Six cookies per plate. Sponsored by the Jones County Fair and co- sponsored by Subway of Monticello and Anamosa.
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Best Photo Contest
Ron Nemmers
Amateur Photography Contest
Monday July 19 @ 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$300 Cash Prize Award
. . . pro-rated to winners in each division.
Three Divisions: Adult, Teen, and Youth
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Wine-Making Contest
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Fair Queen Contest
Cowgirl Queen Contest
Cookout Contest
Prime Steer Show
Kiddie Beef Show
Kiddie Goat Show
Kiddie Dairy Show
Nemmers Best Photo Contest
Subway Cookie Contest
Wine Making Contest
Daily Gate Admission
• $5 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8AM to 1PM (purchased at the gate)
• $12 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after 1PM and all day Saturday and Sunday (if purchased online)
• $15 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after 1PM and all day Saturday and Sunday (if purchased at the gate)
• $38 Admission Package (5 daily admission tickets) must be purchased prior to July 1 and purchased as the Admission Package. ** Must be purchased as the package for discount **
• Children 10 and under: Always free
Contact Us:
Fair Week Office Hours:8AM-7PM (Sunday)
Fax: 319-465-6726