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Jones County Fair BBQ Cookoff

801 23rd St -- Anson, Texas 79501
September Cook-Off Since 1957 Event Website Map Link

The Annual Jones County Fair is bringing back a favorite tradition from the past, the BBQ Cookoff. The event will be held on September 22nd at the fair grounds behind the Lawrence Hall Used Car Lot in Anson. For those interested in participating you can visit our website at jones.agrilife.org, find the calendar of events and click on the 60th Annual Jones County Fair link to get the forms and information.

The cookoff is sanctioned with Lone Star BBQ Society and will follow their rules and regulations. Registration for the cookoff must be returned by September 19th to get the entry fee of $100. After this date, the fee will be $125. Your team will receive a $10 refund for contestants using meat purchased from H-E-B grocery. For more information visit jones.agrilife.org or contact the Jones County Extension Office at (325)823-2432.

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