BTF Alcoholic Puzzle Competition

This fun contest is a test of puzzle skill, appetite, and speed! 😅 This contest requires a Team of 4 to complete a 500 piece puzzle, eat a large pizza, and make it through a case of beer (12 tall boys), as fast as possible. Team registration is $120 and covers the puzzle, pizza, and drinks! MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN!

Team members must be 21 or older- please have your ID with you and get your wristband at the ID tent before the start of the contest (there is no charge for wristbands).

Sign Up Deadline: The deadline for the puzzle competition is June 11th, 2026.  Limit of 10 teams

Puzzle Competition: Friday, June 12th, 7:00 pm on the square

Check In: Friday, June 12th, 6:15-6:30 pm. Check in at the Event Tent which is located on the southeast side of the square, by the intersection of Chestnut St and Lincoln Way.

Requirements:  Teams of 4 (must include 1 woman) will complete a 500 piece puzzle, eat a large pizza and drink a case of beer.

Price: $120 for team of 4

Prizes: 1st place - $200 cash

Questions may be submitted to the BTF website contact form or directed to info@jeffersonmatters.org

Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community, 515-386-2155

I/We understand the risks involved, and in consideration for the opportunity to participate in the Bell Tower Festival, do hereby release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have now or hereafter against the Bell Tower Festival Committee, Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community, the City of Jefferson, or their respective agents, employees, representatives, successors, or assigns for loss, damage, injury, or liability of any nature which may be sustained by me in connection with participation in the Bell Tower Festival.