About La Plata County Fair
The La Plata County Fair in Durango celebrates the Four Corners' most vibrant city — Durango's Narrow Gauge Railroad to Silverton, Mesa Verde National Park's proximity, the Animas River's whitewater, and the county's strong ranching heritage in the Animas and Florida river valleys define one of Colorado's most beloved small cities.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, live entertainment, and a fair drawing from the greater Durango area and the surrounding La Plata county ranching community.
Visitor Tips
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — a National Historic Landmark still running on coal — is one of America's most spectacular heritage train experiences. Mesa Verde National Park's Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Purgatory Resort ski area and the San Juan National Forest define outdoor recreation options.
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