Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo

About Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo

The Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo in Burlington is an eastern Colorado plains tradition celebrating the ranching heritage of a county named after the legendary frontiersman Kit Carson. Burlington is the last significant Colorado town before the Kansas border on I-70, and the fair draws from both local farm families and travelers. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1905.

What to Expect

Livestock competitions, 4-H and FFA exhibits, PRCA rodeo events, carnival rides, food vendors, and entertainment. Burlington is also home to the historic Kit Carson County Carousel — a National Historic Landmark — making the fairgrounds area a memorable destination.

Visitor Tips

Burlington is on I-70 at the Kansas border, about 170 miles east of Denver. The Kit Carson County Carousel (1905) at the fairgrounds is one of America's best-preserved antique carousels and a National Historic Landmark — ride it before or after the fair. Colorado's big-sky eastern plains are worth the drive.

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