County Fair Guide

Montrose County Fairgrounds

Montrose, Colorado

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2026 Dates

July 17–25, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

small

Good to Know

Montrose is on US-50 in western Colorado, about 65 miles south of Grand Junction. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is just 15 miles east — one of America's most dramatic gorges. Combine a fair visit with a trip to the Black Canyon overlook.

Montrose County Fairgrounds Overview

The Montrose County Fair celebrates the agricultural heritage of Colorado's Uncompahgre Valley, where the fertile river bottomlands produce exceptional fruit and vegetable crops under the shadow of the San Juan Mountains. Montrose is the commercial hub of the southern western slope.

Highlights

Livestock competitions, produce and agricultural exhibits featuring the Uncompahgre Valley's distinctive crops, 4-H and FFA exhibits, carnival rides, rodeo events, and entertainment. The fair reflects the proud farming tradition of one of western Colorado's most productive agricultural valleys.

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