Monticello, Iowa

2023 Contests and Open Shows

Fair Queen Contest

If you're here because you're interested in running to be the 2023 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 24th Annual Great Jones County Fair Queen Contest.
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State Fair Queen Contest

Contact Fair Office for details.

Cowgirl Queen Contest

Monday, July 17 @ 6:30pm
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 23
West of Berndes Center (Same location as 2019)
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Mullet Competition

Wednesday, July 19 @ 6pm
Long before it was popularized by actors and rock stars in the 1980’s, the Mullet has been traced back to warriors in Ancient Greece. Today mullet style and mullet culture is back, bro’, and in a big way! Think you’ve got what it takes to ride the wave to Mullet Fame?
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Bacon Buddies^®

Wednesday, July 19
4-H and FFA Members will be partnered with a person with an intellectual and/or developmental disability to teach them about exhibiting a pig. The judge will assess how the mentors, participant, and pig work together as a cohesive unit. All youth mentors will receive a T-shirt and complimentary meal.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 5, 2023
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More information on the 23' Fair is being added all the time. Above is what we have so far, please check back in late spring or early summer of 2023 for full information.