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Previous edition
2026 edition (finished)
The 2026 edition of Great Jones County Fair ran from July 22, 2026 to July 26, 2026, with 3 artists on the bill. The 2027 lineup has not been announced yet.
2026 line-up (finished edition)
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🛏️Great Jones County Fair 2027 accommodation: hotels near Monticello & camping
Great Jones County Fair 2027 takes place in Monticello from July 21 to July 25. Arrival night: July 21. The map below is prefilled for the nights of July 21 to 25 (check-out July 26) and shows how far each hotel, apartment or rental is from the site.
Camping at Great Jones County Fair
Great Jones County Fair 2027 also offers on-site camping: the most affordable and social way to sleep right at the festival.
Also consider staying around Dubuque, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Dubuque.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
✈️How to get to Great Jones County Fair 2027
Planning your trip to Great Jones County Fair 2027? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), about 43 km from the venue.
- Allow about 60 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Dubuque or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🌤️Great Jones County Fair 2027 weather
Weather in Monticello in July 2027?
Actual weather at the 2026 edition
From July 22 to July 26, 2026: up to 32°, low of 11°, 7.7 mm of rain in total.
- Wed, Jul 22Overcast21° / 14° 0 mm
- Thu, Jul 23Overcast23° / 11° 0 mm
- Fri, Jul 24Light drizzle24° / 16° 0.4 mm
- Sat, Jul 25Light drizzle28° / 19° 0.3 mm
- Sun, Jul 26Rain32° / 21° 7 mmHot
Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Light drizzle | 29° / 22° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Heavy rain | 26° / 17° | 2 rainy days |
| 2023 | Overcast | 28° / 16° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
Hour by hour
Tap a day to see how temperature and rain changed across 24 hours.
Same week in 2025: Wed July 23 → Sun July 27 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).
🗺️Things to do near Great Jones County Fair 2027
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Great Jones County Fair 2027. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Dubuque and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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