2023 Contests and Open Shows
Open Horse Show
Sunday July 16 @ 9:00 p.m.
Full day of pleasure and game classes!
Contact Brian McQuillen at 563-599-7161
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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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State Fair Queen Contest
Contact Fair Office for details.
Prime Steer Contest
Saturday, July 22 @ 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
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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31st Annual Subway Cookie Contest
Friday, July 21 @ 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 17 @ 7:00 pm
$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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Kiddie Dairy Show
Wednesday, July 19 @ 10:30 a.m.
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Kiddie Goat/Sheep Show
Wednesday, July 19
Following 4-H/FFA Sheep/Goat Shows
All sheep and goats will be provided
Divisions: Kindergarten & Under | 1st through 3rd Grade
Contact
Becky Kirby-Creveling • 319-480-5372
Sponsored by Moenk Suffolk, Family Chiropractic & KC Farms
Kiddie Beef Show
Saturday, July 22 @ 4:00 p.m.
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Kiddie Pedal Pull
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Front of Youth Development Center
All our welcome! Join us. No pre-registration required.
Sponsored by Kris Gobelli, CFP
Cookie Stacking Competition
Friday, July 21, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
Categories
4 and under 5-7 years old 8-12 years old
Rules
- Contestants will have 30 seconds to create the highest possible single stack of cookies.
- Cookies may not be organized prior to stacking.
- No adhesives, supports, or pyramids may be used.
- Cookies may not be broken or twisted apart.
- At the end of 30 seconds, contestants must remove hands and the stack must remain standing by itself for three seconds.
- If a child’s stack is knocked down by another child’s stack during the 30 second wait period, it will be counted. If it is knocked down during competition, there will be a restart.
Prizes will be awarded in each category.
Mullet Competition
Wednesday, July 19 @ 6:00 p.m.
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Bacon Buddies Youth Mentor Program
Wednesday, July 19 @ 6:30 p.m.
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