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Typical Month
August
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Duration
3 days
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Size
small
About Custer County Fair
The Custer County Fair in Westcliffe celebrates the Wet Mountain Valley — Westcliffe sits in a high valley between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east and the Wet Mountains to the west, providing one of Colorado's most dramatic mountain settings, and the county's ranching heritage, dark sky designation, and arts community define a mountain county of exceptional character.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local artisan vendors, live music, and a fair drawing from the Wet Mountain Valley's ranching and arts communities.
Visitor Tips
Westcliffe is an International Dark Sky Community, offering some of the finest stargazing in Colorado. The Sangre de Cristo Wilderness's Crestone Peaks rise over 14,000 feet above the valley floor. The Wet Mountain Valley's cattle ranching and the Rainbow Trail's scenic hiking route define a high-altitude agricultural community of distinctive character.
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