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Typical Month
August
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Duration
11 days
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Size
large
About Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair in Pueblo 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. 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.
What to Expect
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.
Visitor Tips
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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