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Colorado State Fair

August 26 - September 5, 2012

 

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Colorado State Fair, Map, Location, Pueblo, Colorado Not all towns appear on map. The publisher does not assume any responsibility for accuracy or completeness of maps. This information was compiled as accurately as possible.

The Colorado State Fair has been a part of Colorado's agricultural history for nearly 140 years; Colorado is proud to honor that legacy by promoting youth and agriculture. Every year, this event strives to be better and this year is no different. Colorado State Fair has various events on their grounds and in the creative arts building, exhibit halls, fine arts building and the palace of agriculture. In addition, the grounds feature carnival rides.

Get ready for nonstop entertainment at one of the largest pro rodeos in the country. Highlights include a livestock and horse show, parades, concerts, art exhibitions, a fiesta day, and an electrifying carnival all at the Pueblo Fairgrounds.

Fairground Hours: Some events begin before the Fairgrounds officially open. Food and commercial vendors open for business at 11:00 am; Carnival rides open at 12:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am on weekends.

  • Grounds, daily - 10 am - 11 pm
  • Creative Arts Building, daily - 10 am - 10 pm
  • Cultural Heritage, Monday-Thursday - 12 pm - 10 pm; and Friday- Sunday - 10 am - 10 pm
  • Exhibit halls, daily - 10 am - 10 pm
  • Fine Arts Building, daily - 10 am - 10 pm
  • Small Animal Building, daily - 9 am - 9 pm
  • Palace of Agriculture, daily - 11 am - 10 pm
  • Agricultural Pavilion, daily - 10 am - 9 pm
  • Carnival, Monday-Friday - 2 pm - midnight
  • Carnival, Saturday -Sunday & Labor Day - Noon - midnight
  • Kiddie Land Carnival Rides, daily - Opens at Noon

Free attractions, Rides and Games include: The 4-H Dog Show, Bruce Sarafian, the World Record Juggler, SoCo Bead Society Demo, Pride City Quilt Demo, Millie's Sewing Center, Leather Pounders Demo, Dock Dogs events, Wool Warriors Mutton Bustin presented by Spradley Barickman, Vocal Trash at the Amphitheater, Noah's Ark Pony Rides, and Loaf 'N Jug Scavenger Hunt.

FIESTA DAY is September 4, 2011. The Colorado State Fair's Annual Fiesta Day Parade is celebrating its 43rd Anniversary this year. This year's theme is "Mestizaje." The Traditional Mariachi mass in Minnequa Park begins at 8:00 am and the parade begins at 10:00 am on East Abriendo Avenue and travels down Northern Avenue ending on Sprague Avenue. 6 trophies will be awarded to the most outstanding parade entries. Enjoy the display of Mexican bands, costumes, vehicles and the Fiesta Queen!

  • 51st PRCA Dodge Rodeo August 26 - 30, 2011 - list of Events
  • August 26 4:30 PM - PRCA SLACK
  • August 26 6 PM - GATES OPEN
  • August 26 7 PM - PRCA DODGE RODEO
  • August 26 9 PM - LITTLE BIG TOWN
  • August 27 6 PM - GATES OPEN
  • August 27 7 PM - PRCA DODGE RODEO
  • August 27 9 PM - THE BAND PERRY
  • August 28 6 PM - GATES OPEN: Military Appreciation Night.
  • August 28 7 PM - PRCA DODGE RODEO
  • August 28 9 PM - FREESTYLE BULLFIGHTS
  • August 29 6 PM - GATES OPEN: Cancer Awareness Fund-Raiser Night.
  • August 29 7 PM - PRCA DODGE RODEO
  • August 30 6 PM - GATES OPEN: CSU Night.
  • August 30 7 PM - PRCA DODGE RODEO
  • September 1 6 PM - CACUTTA (Buy a Team...If they win, you win!)
  • September 1 7 PM - 2nd ANNUAL RANCH RODEO

Colorado State Fair, Fairgrounds:

Directions
Traveling from the North: I-25 South to Exit 97A (Central Avenue Exit). Go north one block to Northern Avenue. Turn left on Northern Avenue to Prairie Avenue. Turn right on Prairie Avenue and go two blocks to fairgrounds.

Traveling from the South: Take I-25 North to Exit 97A (Central Avenue Exit). Go north one block to Northern Avenue. Turn left on Northern Avenue to Prairie Avenue. Turn right on Prairie Avenue and go two blocks to fairgrounds.

Traveling from the West: Take Highway 50 East to Pueblo Boulevard. Turn right on Pueblo Boulevard to Thatcher Avenue. Turn left on Thatcher Avenue to Prairie Avenue. Turn right on Prairie Avenue and go four blocks to fairgrounds.

Traveling from the East: Take Highway 50 West to 4th Street. On 4th Street go west. Turn left at Santa Fe Avenue. Travel south on Santa Fe Ave. to Northern Avenue. Turn right on Northern Ave. Travel west on Northern Ave. to Prairie Avenue. Turn right on Prairie Ave. Traveling north on Prairie Ave., the fairgrounds will be on your right.

Colorado State Fair, Fairgrounds Map, Pueblo, Colorado, The Colorado Vacation Directory Not all towns appear on map. The publisher does not assume any responsibility for accuracy or completeness of maps. This information was compiled as accurately as possible.

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