# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Sssssizzle… hear that? That’s the sound of grills firing up at the Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest! ?
Whether you’re coming to eat or ready to compete, this is one hot event you don’t want to miss! We will be in the gravel area west of the Youth Development Center. There is no cost to snag a bite and vote for the Crowd Favorite. 
From lamb to ribs to turkey—and even a youth division—the competition will be smokin’ all afternoon. Judging kicks off at 1:00 PM, and the Grand Champion takes home $200 plus bragging rights! ?
✅ Pre‑register by July 1 and snag a FREE t‑shirt
✅ Open to all—no Farm Bureau membership required
✅ Rain or shine, the grills will be sizzling!
Register today and join us at the fair for a day full of flavor, fire, and fun!
? Follow the link to register: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Survey?sid=1b5fe0dc-5474-401b-9a70-5d8dfac7bb5e
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/the-great-jones-county-fair-bbq-contest/200030088325857
- **Event Categories**: contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Monticello
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Great Jones County Fair
- **lat**: 42.2474279
- **long**: -91.1895681
- **full address**: Great Jones County Fair, 800 N Maple St, Monticello, IA 52310-1025, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest being held?
  - **A:** The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Great Jones County Fair, 800 N Maple St, Monticello, IA 52310-1025, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest?
  - **A:** The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest is organized by Jones County Farm Bureau.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Monticello, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Great Jones County Fair BBQ Contest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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