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Great Jones County Fair

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Great Jones County Fair is Monticello’s annual home base for big-time country shows, beer tents, and the kind of 4-H and FFA action that…

766 N Maple St (Monticello)

“Great Jones County Fair is Monticello’s annual home base for big-time country shows, beer tents, and the kind of 4-H and FFA action that packs the bleachers. Between the Pepsi Plaza, Free Stage, Kids Zone, and vendors, it’s the place neighbors run into neighbors and summer suddenly feels full again.”

From the Monticello newsletter, October 2, 2026

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Hall Heritage Farms

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Hall Heritage Farms turns pumpkin season into a choose-your-own-color adventure, with over 100 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and…

18854 Co Rd D62 (Monticello)

“Hall Heritage Farms turns pumpkin season into a choose-your-own-color adventure, with over 100 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and corn. Fresh squash picked daily, stackable showpieces for those epic stoop towers, and prices that make it easy to load up without second-guessing.”

From the Monticello newsletter, September 29, 2026

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Meadowview Golf & Country Club

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Walk-on option featuring 9 holes (some with water), plus carts, friendly staff and small greens.

1500 E Maple St (Central City)

“Walk-on option featuring 9 holes (some with water), plus carts, friendly staff and small greens.”

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