Colorado State Fair

What Sets It Apart

Colorado's official state fair has run in Pueblo since 1869, one of the oldest state fairs in the West. It drew 428,941 visitors in 2025, a dip from 493,234 the year before due to bad weather — but per the fair's own historical attendance records, it's topped 400,000 visitors in nearly every year going back to the mid-2000s.

A Closer Look

Held annually in Pueblo, the Colorado State Fair is the premier state fair of Colorado, held annually since 1869 at the Colorado State Fairgrounds — one of the longest-running state fairs in the American West. Its history stretches back to 1869, placing it among Colorado's oldest agricultural fairs. This 11-day event each late August through Labor Day draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the Rocky Mountain region to celebrate Colorado agriculture, culture, and western heritage.

Fair Highlights

Championship livestock competitions across all species including horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry; major national entertainment acts in the grandstand; a large carnival midway; 4-H and FFA exhibits from across the state; agricultural competitions; craft and commercial vendors; Colorado food and beverage vendors; and the distinctive western culture of the Pueblo region.

Planning Your Visit

The Colorado State Fairgrounds are located at 1001 Beulah Ave in Pueblo, off I-25 at Pueblo. Purchase tickets in advance at coloradostatefair.com. Pueblo is a great base — explore the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, the Rosemount Museum Victorian mansion, and the Colorado State Hospital grounds. The fair runs from late August through Labor Day, bridging two weekends.

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