See The Fun Coming To Western Colorado's County Fairs

County Fair season on the Western Slope is one of my favorite times of year. A visit to the fairgrounds in Grand Junction, Hotchkiss, or Montrose is one of the best ways to see the agriculture, entertainment, and 4-H communities all shine together.

Get ready to save the date and participate as we check the 2025 county fair schedule in Western Colorado.

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Custer County Fair – Westcliffe, Colorado

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Custer County Fair – Westcliffe
Dates: July 11–20, 2025
Location: Custer County Fairgrounds, Westcliffe, CO
Highlights: Get ready for 4-H Corn Shucking, Livestock shows, Round Robin Master Showman Contest, and a 4-H Market Animal Sale.
Entertainment: Farmhand Olympics, Tractor Driving Contest, Movie Night, Stick Horse Races, First Responders BBQ Cook-Off.
Find the Fair Online: CusterCountyFair.org

Mesa County Fair – Grand Junction, Colorado

Mesa County Fair – Grand Junction
Dates: July 15–19, 2025
Location: Mesa County Fairgrounds, Grand Junction, CO
Highlights: Shark experience, Stingray encounter, Mobile Dairy Classroom, Butterfly Kingdom.
Entertainment: Carnival Midway, Bull Wars, Cuts and Corks, Rodeo, Demolition Derby.
Fair the Fair Online: MesaCountyFair.org

Montrose County Fair & Rodeo - Montrose, Colorado

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Montrose County Fair & Rodeo – Montrose
Dates: July 18–26, 2025
Location: Montrose County Fairgrounds, Montrose, CO
Highlights: Some of the best 4-H and FFA in Colorado, Rodeo & Community Night, and that classic fair food at the VFW and Cattlewomen’s Pavilion.
Entertainment: Opening night parade, mini broncs, This Little Pig, Jr. Swine Show, San Juan Sparkles and Spurs, Bull Riding, Turner Chevrolet PRCA Rodeo night.
Find the Fair Online: MontroseCountyFairandRodeo.com

Eagle County Fair & Rodeo

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Eagle County Fair & Rodeo – Eagle
Dates: July 21–26, 2025
Location: Eagle County Fairgrounds, Eagle, CO
Highlights: Themed nights include 4-H, Western Heritage, and Patriotic nights. Western and English horse shows.
Entertainment: Enjoy the Sun Valley Carnival Midway, PRCA Rodeo events, and live music from the Coors Stage, including Troy Harris and Mark Powell.
Find the Fair Online: EagleCountyFairandRodeo.com

Delta County Fair – Hotchkiss, Colorado

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Delta County Fair – Hotchkiss
Dates: July 26–August 3, 2025
Location: Delta County Fairgrounds, Hotchkiss, CO
Highlights: Everyone loves the Delta County Chili Cook-off. 4-H and Livestock exhibits and games, and prizes.
Entertainment: The fair includes a Demolition Derby, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Ranch Rodeo, and a CPRA Rodeo
Find the Fair Online: deltacountyco.gov

Garfield County Fair & Rodeo – Rifle

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Garfield County Fair & Rodeo – Rifle
Dates: August 2–9, 2025
Location: Garfield County Fairgrounds, Rifle, CO
Highlights: Enjoy the parade, open exhibits, Family and Kidz Rodeo, and a free stage with live music.
Entertainment: Summer of Thunder Car Show, PRCA Rodeo, Demolition Derby
Find the Fair Online: GarfieldCountyFair.com

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