Texaco Country Showdown!

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9 Eastern Iowa Finalists Compete!
Tuesday July 17th @ 7:00 PM

Kiss Country Logo The local winner advances to the next round and could make it to the National finals for a chance to win $100,000!
The 96.5 Kiss Country Texaco Country Showdown has been fantastic so far.
We have had all three qualifying events and have qualified our final 9 acts. The top 3 from each of the qualifying events is set to perform at the local finals event at The Great Jones County Fair.

Here are the Top 9 Finalists

Lady Lowe - Cedar Rapids
Danika Holmes - Davenport / Quad Cities
The Brett Black Band - Johnston / Des Moines
Lonesome Road - Ely
Chad Elliot - Coon Rapids

Justin Horesousky - Kalona
Matthew Kane & The Band GREENBRIER - Cedar Rapids
Shannon Shepard - Lone Tree
The Back Home Boys - Manchester

We have some amazing talent with bands, a duet, and some solo acts qualified and committed to the finals. It's setting up to be an exciting show of some great local talent!

Jimmie Van Zandt and Jake McVey will be celebrity judges.

Contests and Open Shows


Gate Admission

Gate admission will be $10 this year and can be purchased at the gates. Gate admission is not included in the cost of an event ticket. Children 10 years of age and under get free gate admission.

Season Passes

Gets you in the Gate for the 5 days of the fair. Cost is $29 if purchased in April or May and $32 thereafter. Available by coming in or calling the Fair Office

Also available at many banks in Monticello, Anamosa, Cascade and Wyoming.

Handicapped Seating

Call the Fair Office at 319-465-3275 for Information and Availability of Handicapped seating.

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Contact Information:

Phone (24hr): 319-465-3275
Fax: 319-465-6726
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