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Music Performances, Acts Announced for the 2023 Colorado State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — The PRCA RAM Rodeos at the Colorado State Fair will feature performances by fan favorites Ian Munsick, Chase Rice, and Sawyer Brown. The 151st State Fair is scheduled from August 25 – September 4, 2023. Ian Munsick is scheduled to perform on Friday, Aug. 25. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up […]
Nearly Half A Million Visitors Attended 150th Colorado State Fair in Pueblo
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair celebrated its 150th year with 461,104 visitors who traveled to Pueblo to have fun, support the next generation of agriculture, and learn more about one of our state’s primary economic drivers: agriculture. While attendance overall exceeded that from 2021 by only one percent, Fiesta Day, celebrated Sunday, […]
Colorado Celebrating 150th State Fair
Pueblo, Colo. — Starting with a Tuesday morning flash sale, the Colorado State Fair announced its celebration plans for the 150th State Fair, scheduled for August 26 – September 5, 2022, at the State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado. Over the span of 150 minutes, the Colorado State Fair sold admission tickets for $1.50, selling […]
Colorado State Fair Releases Master Plan of Grounds Updates and Improvements
Pueblo, Colo. — The Colorado State Fair has released a new Master Plan that outlines a compelling vision for the fair and historic state fairgrounds. The Master Plan identifies a suite of capital investment projects for the Colorado State Fair, which are important for advancing State Fair goals. “The fairgrounds are a vital […]
Feathers Takes a Third in State Fair Parade
Feathers, the world’s largest goose decoy and mascot of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honker’s turned heads once again during this past Saturday’s State Fair Parade in Pueblo. The Honkers came home with the bronze, awarded with 3rd Place by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce judges in the Commercial Category. This year’s theme […]
Colorado Grown Food Competition to Debut at 2021 State Fair
“Governor’s Plate” Event to Feature Colorado Sourced Ingredients Pueblo, Colo. – To highlight Colorado’s diverse and unbeatable agricultural products and chefs, Governor Jared Polis has announced the inaugural “Governor’s Plate” competition to debut at the 2021 Colorado State Fair. The competitors will partner with Colorado Proud to select Colorado-grown ingredients, including the Pueblo chile, […]
2020 Colorado State Fair Closes a Successful, Unprecedented Season
Pueblo, Colo. – The Colorado State Fair has concluded a successfully reimagined 2020 season, thanks to the dedication and cooperation of thousands of on-site and virtual participants, volunteers, staff, local and state public health agencies, sponsors and community supporters. Colorado’s State Fair was one of only 15 State Fairs nationwide that took place in […]
Local Heritage Farm/Ranch Recognition
The Seufer Farm in Prowers County is being honored as a Colorado Centennial Farm this year. Since 1986, the Centennial Farms & Ranches program has honored families working the same property for 100 years or more. Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) DeBus was born in 1888 in Geddes, South Dakota and moved with her family to Prowers […]
Southeast Colorado Farms Presented with Awards at State Fair
Centennial Farm awards were held recently at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo. Six recipients from south central and southeastern Colorado were presented their awards. Bond Metz Farms Inc 1917-Monte Vista, Dale J and Denice Seufer Farm 1918- Prowers County, Harold G Vickerman Ranch 1917 Westcliffe, Sporleder Ranch 1915-Walsenburg, Vigil Farms 1876-Capulin Windy […]
Southeast Colorado Represents at the 2018 State Fair
Former State Agricultural Director John Stulp of Lamar, Nancy and Bill Long of Bent County (he’s a former county commissioner) and Dick Wadhams, who grew up in Las Animas, were enjoying a recent trip to this year’s Colorado State Fair. From the sign to the rear of the group, the visit appears to […]
CO State Fair Entertainment Series Announced – Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am
PUEBLO, Colo. – The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, […]