Notable Fact
Held each July in the small town of Calhan east of Colorado Springs, the El Paso County Fair marked its 120th anniversary in 2025 with a record 31,000 visitors, per KOAA News — the county's largest annual event despite its rural, rather than suburban, home.
Source: KOAA NewsWhat You'll Find There
Livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, rodeo events, food vendors, entertainment, and community exhibits reflecting the diversity of Colorado's most populous county. The eastern plains setting provides a dramatic contrast to the Pikes Peak backdrop visible to the west.
The Fair
Every year, Calhan hosts the El Paso County Fair, which is a surprising discovery for visitors who associate El Paso County only with Colorado Springs — the fair is held on the sweeping eastern plains of the county, far from the city, in the agricultural community of Calhan. El Paso County is Colorado's most populous county, and the fair draws from both rural farming communities and Colorado Springs suburbs.
Local Tips
Calhan is on Hwy 24 in eastern El Paso County, about 35 miles east of Colorado Springs. The drive across the eastern plains with Pikes Peak visible to the west is beautiful. Colorado Springs offers extensive dining, lodging, and attractions including the Garden of the Gods and the Air Force Academy.
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