Colorado Farm & Ranch Events Calendar
3 upcoming Colorado events in date order: livestock shows, fairs, rodeos, FFA and 4-H contests, field days and ag conferences. 145 more yearly events are listed below with estimated dates.
December 2026
- Colorado Cattlemen's Association Mid-Winter Conference
Winter policy conference of the Colorado Cattlemen's Association at the Denver Marriott West in Golden, set for Dec. 14-15, 2026.
January 2027
- National Western Stock Show
Sixteen-day stock show and rodeo at the National Western Complex in Denver, with open breed shows, an auction of junior livestock champions, pro rodeos and horse shows. The 2027 dates are posted.
August 2027
- Colorado State Fair & Rodeo
Eleven-day state fair and rodeo at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. Fair organizers have announced Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, 2027; the 2026 fair ran Aug. 28 to Sept. 7.
Expected Colorado Events: Dates Not Yet Announced
These yearly events have not announced their next dates. The dates below are estimates from the usual pattern; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
January 2027 (estimated)
- Western National Roundup
Four-day 4-H and FFA event in Denver with livestock and horse judging, quiz bowl, public speaking and parliamentary procedure contests. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 7-10, 2026.
- National Western Stock Dog Trials
Cattle and sheepdog competition during the opening days of the Denver stock show. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 10-13, 2026.
- National Western Sheep Show
Market and breeding sheep exhibited in the Junior Barn at the Denver stock show. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 12-14, 2026.
- National Western Swine Show
Market and breeding hogs shown in the Junior Barn at the National Western. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 18-20, 2026.
- National Western Bison Show
Bison breeders gather in the Yards at the Denver stock show. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 23-24, 2026.
4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216 Official event details - National Western Alpaca Show
Alpaca fleece and halter classes in Stadium Hall 1 at the Denver stock show. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 23-24, 2026.
4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216 Official event details - National Western Llama Show
Llama classes in Stadium Hall 1 during the National Western in Denver. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 23-24, 2026.
4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216 Official event details - Colorado Farm Show
Three-day farm equipment and ag trade show at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley. Held each year; the most recent dates were Jan. 27-29, 2026.
501 N. 14th Ave., Greeley, CO Official event details - National Western Boer Goat Show
Boer goat classes in the Junior Barn on the final weekend of the Denver stock show. Held each year; the most recent date was Jan. 25, 2026.
4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80216 Official event details
April 2027 (estimated)
- Logan County 4-H Carnival
In-person 4-H carnival from 1 to 4 p.m. on April 26, 2026 at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Sterling, a spring fundraiser and fun day for local youth. Held each year.
1120 Pawnee Ave, Sterling, CO 80751 | Organizer: Logan County 4-H Official event details
June 2027 (estimated)
- Colorado Dairy Youth Extravaganza
Held each year; the most recent dates were June 12-14, 2026 (the 25th annual) at Island Grove Park, a youth dairy event run through Weld County CSU Extension that also hosts dairy-related vendors.
Greeley, CO | Organizer: Weld County CSU Extension Official event details - Colorado Livestock Association Annual Meeting
Annual meeting of dairy, cattle, sheep and swine producers at Monarch Casino Resort in Black Hawk. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 8-9, 2026.
Black Hawk, CO | Organizer: Colorado Livestock Association Official event details - Snowmass Rodeo
Wednesday-night summer rodeo series in Snowmass Village. Held each year; the most recent season ran June 17 to Aug. 19, 2026.
Snowmass Village, CO Official event details - Creede ChuteOut Rodeo
Summer Wednesday rodeo series at the Mineral County Fairgrounds, June 17 to July 29 in 2026, with bull riding, barrel racing, roping and kids events like mutton bustin and calf scramble. Music and food start at 4:30 p.m.
210 Airport Rd, Creede, CO 81130 | 719-480-3189 | Organizer: Burris and Sons Bucking Bulls Official event details - Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
Friday and Saturday summer rodeo series in Steamboat Springs. Held each year; the most recent season ran June 19 to Aug. 29, 2026.
Steamboat Springs, CO Official event details - Alamosa Round-Up Rodeo
Nearly 50-year-old rodeo celebration spread over two weekends, June 20 and June 25 to 27, 2026, with PRCA rodeo competition, a demolition derby and a closing concert.
- Alamosa Round-Up Demolition Derby
Saturday kickoff to Round-Up week: gates opened at 5 p.m. and the derby, including the Outlaw Class, began at 6:30 p.m. on June 20, 2026.
8784 Old Sanford Rd, Alamosa, CO | Organizer: Alamosa Round-Up Official event details - North Park Never Summer Rodeo
Two-day rodeo at the Jackson County fairgrounds in Walden on June 27 and 28, 2026. Held each year in late June.
Walden, CO | Organizer: North Park Never Summer Rodeo Official event details - Colorado Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention
Annual convention of Colorado beef producers at Embassy Suites Loveland Conference Center. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 22-24, 2026.
- Greeley Stampede
Large pro rodeo and Western festival in Greeley running through the Fourth of July. Held each year; the most recent dates were June 24 to July 5, 2026.
Greeley, CO Official event details
July 2027 (estimated)
- Meeker Range Call Rodeo
Rodeo in Meeker over the Fourth of July weekend. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 2-5, 2026.
- Meeker Range Call
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 2-5, 2026 in Meeker: block party, Milk Creek battlefield tour, parade, bank robbery reenactment, fireworks and rodeo at the fairgrounds.
Meeker, CO 81641 Official event details - Cowboys' Roundup Days
Holiday-weekend rodeo celebration in Steamboat Springs. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 3-5, 2026.
Steamboat Springs, CO Official event details - Meeker Range Call CPRA Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. and July 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, with a Sunday slack at 8:00 a.m.
Meeker, CO Official event details - High Country Stampede Rodeo
Saturday summer rodeo series in Fraser in the Fraser Valley. Held each year; the most recent season ran July 4 to Aug. 15, 2026.
Fraser, CO Official event details - Gunnison County Ranch Rodeo
Free ranch rodeo on July 4, 2026 at the Gunnison fairgrounds, an early event of Cattlemens Days that features working-ranch teams. Held each year.
275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO 81230 | 970-275-4921 | Organizer: Cattlemens Days Inc. Official event details - Meeker Range Call Ranch Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent dates were Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, followed by a Westernaires special event.
Meeker, CO Official event details - Meeker Range Call Parade
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street in Meeker, with the theme Freedom in the Wild West, run by the Chamber of Commerce.
Meeker, CO Official event details - Cattlemen's Days
Long-running Gunnison County ranching celebration with a rodeo. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-11, 2026.
- Custer County Fair
Custer County Fair in the Wet Mountain Valley, July 9 to 19, 2026, held at the Westcliffe Fairgrounds.
90 Co Rd 241, Westcliffe, CO 81252 | 719-783-2514 | Organizer: Custer County Official event details - Gunnison Cattlemens Days PRCA Rodeo
Three nights of PRCA rodeo at the Gunnison fairgrounds in 2026 (Golden Circle of Champions night, Patriot Night with a drone light show, and Ranchland Conservation Legacy Night). Held each year in July.
275 S. Spruce St, Gunnison, CO 81230 | 970-275-4921 | Organizer: Cattlemens Days Inc. Official event details - Morgan County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 9-30, 2026 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, with 4-H shooting sports from June 27, horse shows, livestock shows by species, a sale and a barn dance.
Fort Morgan, CO | Organizer: Morgan County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Fremont County Fair
Held each year; the most recent run was July 10 to August 2, 2026, centered on Pathfinder Park Event Center with 4-H and FFA shows, trap and sporting clays at Cactus Flats Gun Club and a CPRA rodeo.
Canon City, CO | Organizer: Fremont County 4-H and Fair Board Official event details - Highway of Legends Rodeo
Friday and Saturday evening rodeo at the Huerfano County Fairgrounds in La Veta on July 10 and 11, 2026, with mini bronc, mutton bustin and ranch bronc events beforehand. Cash only at entry. Held each year.
La Veta, CO | Organizer: Highway of Legends Rodeo Official event details - San Miguel Basin County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 10-19, 2026, with 4-H beef, lamb, goat, swine and small animal projects weighed in beforehand and run by a volunteer fair board.
Norwood, CO | Organizer: San Miguel Basin County Fair Board Official event details - Gunnison Cattlemens Days Parade
Parade down Main Street in Gunnison at 10 a.m. on July 11, 2026, closing out the week of Cattlemens Days. Held each year on the final Saturday of the celebration.
Gunnison, CO | 970-275-4921 | Organizer: Cattlemens Days Inc. Official event details - Otero County 4-H Shooting Sports Shoot-offs
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 11-12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., the county shoot-offs that open the Arkansas Valley Fair program for Otero County 4-H.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Pro rodeo in Colorado Springs. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 14-18, 2026.
- Mesa County Fair
Five-day fair in Grand Junction (July 14 to 18 in 2026) with 4-H animals, open class exhibits, a carnival, bull riding Thursday, rodeo Friday and demolition derby Saturday. Held each year in July.
2785 US-50, Grand Junction, CO 81503 | 970-256-1528 | Organizer: Mesa County Fairgrounds Official event details - Manassa Pioneer Days
Pioneer heritage festival in Manassa that includes a rodeo. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 16-18, 2026.
Manassa, CO Official event details - Cheyenne County Tumbleweed Fair
Cheyenne County's Tumbleweed Fair runs July 17 to 25, 2026 at the fairgrounds in Cheyenne Wells; ticketing for events is online.
425 West 6th Street South, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810 | Organizer: Cheyenne County Official event details - Montrose County Fair and Rodeo
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 17-25, 2026 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds.
1001 North Second Street, Montrose, CO 81401 Official event details - Weld County Fair
Ten-day county fair in Greeley with 4-H and FFA exhibits. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18-27, 2026.
Greeley, CO Official event details - Montezuma County Fair
Two-week fair in Cortez (July 18 to August 1 in 2026) with horse, rabbit, goat, fowl, beef, swine and sheep shows, bucket calf, goat roping, ranch rodeo, team roping and a junior livestock sale. Held each year.
Cortez, CO | Organizer: Montezuma County Fair Board Official event details - Morgan County Junior Horse Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 18, 2026 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, one of several 4-H horse events leading up to the fair, with a gymkhana the next day.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Morgan County Horse Gymkhana
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 19, 2026 at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, following the Junior Horse Show held the previous day.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Crowley County Days
Crowley County Days is the county fair and festival at the Ordway fairgrounds, July 20 to 25, 2026, with 4-H shows, open-class exhibits and a parade.
County Lane 17, Ordway, CO 81063 | 719-267-5555 | Organizer: Crowley County Official event details - Eagle County Fair and Rodeo
Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, July 20 to 25, 2026, at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.
0426 Fairgrounds Road, Eagle, CO 81631 | 970-328-3646 | Organizer: Eagle County Official event details - Las Animas County Fair
Trinidad fair held July 21 to 25 in 2026 with 4-H and FFA livestock shows, rodeo and horse shows in the historic arena, exhibit hall entries and live music. Held each year in July.
Trinidad, CO | Organizer: Las Animas County Extension Official event details - Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
County fair and rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24 to Aug. 2, 2026.
- Adams County 4-H Horse Show
Adams County 4-H horse events run July 24 to 26, 2026: ranch classes Friday, performance Saturday and gymkhana or freestyle Sunday.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Arapahoe County Fair NSPA Tractor Pull
Friday-night sanctioned tractor pull held at the 2026 Arapahoe County Fair in Aurora on July 24, alongside the first drone light show.
2560 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016 | Organizer: Arapahoe County Official event details - Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo
Nine-day Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo at the Poncha Springs fairgrounds, July 24 to August 1, 2026.
- Kit Carson County Fair
Nine-day fair in Burlington (July 24 to August 1 in 2026) with 4-H and FFA livestock shows, a youth livestock sale, catch-it animal contests and PRCA rodeo. Held each year in late July.
Burlington, CO | 719-346-5571 | Organizer: Kit Carson County Extension Official event details - Morgan County Fair Poultry and Rabbit Judging
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24, 2026, the first of the species shows at the Morgan County Fairgrounds during fair week.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Routt County 4-H Shooting Sports Exhibit Day
Held each year; the most recent dates were Friday, July 24, 2026 at Soroco High School, an exhibit day and awards for Routt County 4-H shooting sports members ahead of the county fair.
Oak Creek, CO | Organizer: Routt County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Teller County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 24-August 2, 2026 at the Teller County Fairgrounds, Cripple Creek.
500 Co Rd 1, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Official event details - Middle Park Fair & Rodeo
Two-week fair and rodeo in Kremmling serving Middle Park ranchers. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 26 to Aug. 9, 2026.
Kremmling, CO Official event details - Jefferson County Fair
Jeffco fair at the Golden fairgrounds, July 26 to August 2 in 2026, with horse shows, llama, alpaca, goat and sheep shows, swine and beef, a gymkhana and a livestock auction. No carnival. Held each year.
15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401 | Organizer: Jeffco 4-H and Fair Inc. Official event details - Kit Carson County Catch-It Livestock Contests
Catch-it lamb, pig and goat contest on July 26 at 6 p.m. and catch-it calf on July 31 at 7 p.m. before the Parade of Livestock, held during the 2026 county fair and repeated each year.
Burlington, CO | 719-346-5571 | Organizer: Kit Carson County 4-H Official event details - Morgan County Fair Breeding Sheep Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Morgan County Fair Swine Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with breeding, showmanship and market swine classes in the Multi-Purpose Building.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Yuma County Ranch Horse Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27, 2026 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, on the fair calendar the same day as interview judging.
Yuma, CO Official event details - Yuma County Fair Interview Judging
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27, 2026 at the fairgrounds, where 4-H exhibitors are interviewed on projects; Yuma County Shooting Sports runs concessions at the event.
Yuma, CO Official event details - Rio Blanco County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 27-August 1, 2026 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, Meeker, with 4-H shooting sports, livestock shows and open class exhibits.
835 Sulphur Creek Rd, Meeker, CO 81641 Official event details - Adams County 4-H Swine Show
Adams County 4-H market and breeding swine show held Tuesday, July 28, 2026 during the Adams County Fair season, ahead of beef and goat days.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Fremont County Market Goat, Sheep and Swine Shows
Species shows at the Fremont County Fair: breeding and market goats July 28 at 6 p.m., sheep July 29 at 1 p.m., swine July 29 at 6 p.m., then utility goats and beef on July 30. Dates shown are from 2026; held each year.
Canon City, CO | Organizer: Fremont County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Morgan County Fair Beef Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 28, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Indoor Arena, with breeding, market and showmanship classes for beef cattle.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Yuma County Fair Dog Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 28, 2026 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, the day before animals arrive for the main livestock portion of the fair.
Yuma, CO Official event details - Adams County Fair
Five-day Adams County fair in Brighton. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29 to Aug. 2, 2026.
Brighton, CO Official event details - Adams County 4-H Sheep Show
4-H sheep show for Adams County youth on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, run the same day as the poultry show in the fair's 4-H barns.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Adams County 4-H Poultry Show
Adams County 4-H poultry show on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, where members exhibit chickens and other fowl they raised for the year's fair.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Kit Carson County Youth Livestock Sale
Youth livestock sale at 6:30 p.m. in the show pavilion on July 29, 2026, preceded by a catered buyers supper at 5 p.m. Sign-up deadlines carry a $10 fee. Held each year.
Burlington, CO | 719-346-5571 | Organizer: Kit Carson County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo
Eleven-day fair at the Hugo fairgrounds (July 29 to August 8 in 2026) with horse events, ranch rodeo, 4-H livestock shows, junior sale, PRCA rodeo, horse races and a Saturday parade. Held each year.
Hugo, CO | Organizer: Lincoln County Extension Official event details - Morgan County Fair Dairy Cattle Judging
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Indoor Arena at the Morgan County Fairgrounds.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Morgan County Fair Catch-it Dairy Heifer Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29, 2026 at noon in the Indoor Arena, a catch-it dairy heifer sale held during fair week.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Yuma County Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 29-August 2, 2026 at the Yuma County Fairgrounds, with animal check-in on opening day, test scales, a food booth run by 4-H clubs, and a parade themed Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights.
Yuma, CO | 970-630-3949 | Organizer: Yuma County Fair Board Official event details - Archuleta County Fair
County fair at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds in Pagosa Springs. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30 to Aug. 2, 2026.
Pagosa Springs, CO Official event details - Adams County 4-H Beef Show
Beef show for Adams County 4-H members on Thursday, July 30, 2026, one of the biggest days on the fair's species-by-species livestock calendar.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Adams County 4-H Market Goat Show
Market goat class for Adams County 4-H exhibitors on Thursday, July 30, 2026, sharing the day with the beef show.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Montezuma County Ranch Rodeo
Ranch rodeo in the outdoor arena at 7 p.m. on July 30, 2026, between goat roping on July 29 and team roping on July 31 during Montezuma County Fair week. Held each year.
Cortez, CO | Organizer: Montezuma County Fair Board Official event details - Montezuma County 4-H Beef, Sheep and Swine Shows
Beef show July 30 at 3:15 p.m., swine July 31 at 8 a.m. and sheep July 31 at 3 p.m. in the Main Barn and Swine Barn, after weigh-in on July 28. Dates are from 2026; held each year.
Cortez, CO | Organizer: Montezuma County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Kit Carson County Fair PRCA Rodeo
PRCA rodeo performances Thursday through Saturday of fair week in Burlington (July 30 to August 1 in 2026), with a Parade of Livestock before the Thursday and Friday shows. Held each year.
Burlington, CO | 719-346-5571 | Organizer: Kit Carson County Fair Board Official event details - Morgan County Fair Junior Livestock Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 30, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building, preceded by a barbecue from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mark Arndt Event Center.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Adams County 4-H Rabbit, Cavy and Dairy Goat Shows
Friday, July 31, 2026 brings the Adams County 4-H rabbit, cavy and dairy goat shows, the small-animal finish to the fair's livestock week.
Brighton, CO | Organizer: Adams County CSU Extension 4-H Official event details - Jefferson County 4-H Swine, Beef and Poultry Shows
Swine and beef shows start at 8 a.m. on July 31, 2026, with poultry, rabbit and cavy shows at 9:30 a.m. and an animal costume contest later in the day. Held each year.
15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401 | Organizer: Jeffco 4-H Official event details - Larimer County Fair and Rodeo
Larimer County fair and rodeo at The Ranch in Loveland, with 4-H swine, goat, sheep and dairy shows, a carnival and the junior livestock sale. Held each year; the most recent run began July 31, 2026.
- Larimer County Fair Swine Weigh-In
Swine weigh-in and vet check for 4-H market hogs on July 31, 2026, the opening step of the Larimer fair livestock week in Loveland. Held each year.
5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538 | 970-619-4000 | Organizer: Larimer County 4-H Official event details - Moffat County Fair
Craig fair running July 31 to August 8 in 2026, with a juried exhibit show, about 10 food booths, a stage of music and an expected 6,000 visitors. Held each year in late July and early August.
750 E. 4th Street, Craig, CO | Organizer: Moffat County Fair Board Official event details - Kit Carson County Fair & Pro Rodeo
Eastern plains fair paired with a pro rodeo in Burlington. Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25 to Aug. 1, 2026.
- Arapahoe County Fair CPRA Rodeo
Colorado Professional Rodeo Association performances on Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, 2026, closing out the Arapahoe County Fair weekend.
2560 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016 | Organizer: Arapahoe County Official event details - Baca County Fair and Rodeo
Week-long fair and rodeo at the Baca County Fairgrounds in Springfield, July 25 to August 1, 2026, with 4-H exhibits, a rodeo and community events.
- Morgan County Fair Market Goat Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Building, covering goat showmanship and the market goat show.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details - Morgan County Fair Ultimate Bull Fighting
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor arena at the Morgan County Fairgrounds, part of the evening entertainment during fair week.
Fort Morgan, CO Official event details
August 2027 (estimated)
- Logan County Fair and Rodeo
Sterling fair with a demolition derby and a goat race against county firefighters on August 2, 2026, plus rodeo royalty. Held each year in summer; the most recent dates included August 2.
- Garfield County Fair and Rodeo
The 88th annual fair ran August 3 to 8, 2026 at the Rifle fairgrounds, with a parade on Railroad Avenue August 1, 4-H livestock shows, a junior sale and a rodeo. Held each year in early August.
- Sand and Sage Round-Up
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 3-8, 2026 (also promoted as August 1-8) at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, the 125th round-up with free gate admission and kid activities.
2206 Saddle Club Dr, Lamar, CO 81052 | Organizer: Prowers County Fair Board Official event details - Lincoln County Fair Ranch Rodeo
Ranch rodeo at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the same day sheep are shown and beef, goat and swine weigh-in. Held each year in the first week of the fair.
Hugo, CO | Organizer: Lincoln County Fair Board Official event details - Boulder County Fair
County fair at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 5-9, 2026.
9595 Nelson Rd, Longmont, CO 80501 Official event details - La Plata County Fair
Five-day La Plata County fair in Durango. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 5-9, 2026.
Durango, CO Official event details - Boulder County Fair, Livestock Show and Rodeo
Boulder County's five-day fair, August 5 to 9, 2026, in Longmont combining a livestock show, 4-H and open-class exhibits and a rodeo.
9595 Nelson Rd Bldg 200, Longmont, CO 80501 | 720-864-6460 | Organizer: Boulder County Official event details - Garfield County 4-H Swine, Sheep and Goat Shows
Swine show August 5 at 8 a.m., sheep show August 6 at 9 a.m. and goat show an hour later at the Rifle fairgrounds, followed by beef showmanship that evening. Dates are from 2026; held each year.
1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650 | Organizer: Garfield County 4-H Official event details - Larimer County Junior Livestock Sale
Market beef, goat, lamb, swine, chicken, duck, turkey, rabbit and goose sold at 1 p.m. on August 5, 2026. In 2025, 264 youth ages 8 to 18 took part. Held each year.
5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO 80538 | 970-619-4000 | Organizer: Larimer County Junior Livestock Sale Committee Official event details - Lincoln County Junior Livestock Sale
Junior livestock sale and Buyers BBQ at 4 p.m. on August 7, 2026; final floor consignments are taken for an hour afterward. Held each year during Lincoln County Fair week.
Hugo, CO | Organizer: Lincoln County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Lincoln County PRCA Rodeo
PRCA rodeo Friday August 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday August 8 at 1:30 p.m. in 2026, with mutton bustin and horse races on the Saturday. Held each year during fair week.
Hugo, CO | Organizer: Lincoln County Fair Board Official event details - Delta County Fair & Rodeo
Delta County fair and rodeo held in Hotchkiss. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 1-9, 2026.
- Archuleta County Fair Ranch Rodeo
Saturday, August 1, 2026 ranch rodeo on US 84 with tickets from $5, cash only, and contestant entries taken by call or text.
Pagosa Springs, CO | 719-580-3022 | Organizer: Archuleta County Fair Official event details - Fremont County Junior Livestock Sale
Market livestock sale held in the show ring at 4 p.m. on August 1, 2026, after a Buyers Barbecue at 2 p.m. and Master Showmanship that morning; a CPRA rodeo follows at 7 p.m. Held each year.
Canon City, CO | Organizer: Fremont County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Jefferson County Fair Livestock Auction
Junior livestock auction at 5 p.m. on August 1, 2026, preceded by a JLEP barbecue meal at 4 p.m. and the Youth Market opening. Held each year during Jeffco fair week.
15200 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO 80401 | Organizer: Jeffco 4-H Official event details - Montezuma County Junior Livestock Sale
Junior livestock sale at 5 p.m. in the Main Barn on August 1, 2026, with a buyer meet and greet at 3:30 p.m. in the livestock barns. Held each year at the end of fair week.
Cortez, CO | Organizer: Montezuma County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Fashion Revue and Talent Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at Rocky Ford High School, after Fashion Revue judging that afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - The Pioneer Rodeo
Three-day rodeo, August 14 to 16, 2026, at the Norris Penrose Event Center.
Colorado Springs, CO | Organizer: Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Official event details - Garfield County Junior Livestock Sale
Closing event of the Garfield County Fair: the 4-H junior livestock sale at 1 p.m. on August 8, 2026, following the week of poultry, rabbit, swine, sheep, goat and beef shows. Held each year.
1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650 | Organizer: Garfield County 4-H Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Livestock Week
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 17-22, 2026: 4-H and FFA livestock shows by species, the Round Robin, a Fat Stock Sale, the Parade of Champions and animal release.
Rocky Ford, CO | Organizer: Otero County 4-H and FFA Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Horse Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 17, 2026 at 8:00 a.m., with showmanship, halter and riding classes for 4-H and FFA exhibitors.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Swine Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 18, 2026, with weigh-in at 9:00 a.m. and the showmanship and market show at 6:30 p.m.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Goat Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 19, 2026: dairy goat showmanship at 8:30 a.m. and the market goat show at 9:30 a.m., after goat weigh-in the day before.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Sheep Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., following sheep weigh-in at 11:00 a.m. on August 18.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Rabbit and Poultry Shows
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 19-20, 2026, with poultry showmanship August 19 at 3:00 p.m. and the rabbit showmanship and show August 20 at 3:00 p.m.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Beef Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., after beef weigh-in on August 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Dairy Cattle Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with showmanship and the dairy cattle show for youth exhibitors.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Palisade Peach Festival
Harvest festival in Palisade celebrating Western Slope peaches. Held each year; the most recent dates were Aug. 21-22, 2026.
Palisade, CO Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Fat Stock Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., with a buyers dinner from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Round Robin showmanship contest is the evening before.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Gilpin County Fair
Free 34th annual fair in Black Hawk with a parade through Central City and Black Hawk, two rodeos, over 90 vendors and mining competitions. Held each year in mid-August; the most recent run started the weekend of August 15, 2026.
250 Norton Dr, Black Hawk, CO 80422 | Organizer: Gilpin County Official event details - Arkansas Valley Fair Cloverbud Fair
Held each year; the most recent dates were August 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., a showcase for young Cloverbud 4-H members, on the same day as general project interview judging.
Rocky Ford, CO Official event details - Ouray County Fair Junior Livestock Sale
Held each year; the most recent dates were Saturday, August 15, 2026, where 4-H exhibitors sold market animals at the county fair auction during a week shadowed by the Gold Mountain Fire.
Ridgway, CO Official event details - Colorado State Fair Market Hog Show
Market hog show at the Pueblo state fair, starting at 9 a.m. in the livestock pavilion. Held each year; the most recent show was Aug. 28, 2026.
- Colorado State Fair Market Lamb Show
Market lamb classes at the Pueblo state fair, beginning at 9 a.m. in the livestock pavilion. Held each year; the most recent show was Aug. 29, 2026.
- Colorado State Fair Market Poultry Show
Market poultry judging at 8:30 a.m. followed by showmanship in the Small Animal Building at the Pueblo fair. Held each year; the most recent show was Aug. 29, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Olathe Sweet Corn Festival
One-day sweet corn festival in Olathe. Held each year; the most recent date was Aug. 22, 2026.
Olathe, CO Official event details - Colorado State Fair Market Goat Show
Market goat and junior wether doe classes at the Pueblo fair, starting at 9 a.m. Held each year; the most recent show was Aug. 30, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Colorado State Fair Market Beef Show
Market steer show starting at 9 a.m. on the opening Monday of livestock judging in Pueblo, followed by the FFA Heifer Wrangle. Held each year; the most recent show was Aug. 31, 2026.
September 2027 (estimated)
- Colorado State Fair Miniature Hereford Show
Miniature Hereford cattle show at 9 a.m. in the livestock pavilion at the Pueblo fair. Held each year; the most recent show was Sept. 3, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Colorado State Fair Dairy Cattle Show
Dairy cow and heifer classes with junior showmanship at the Pueblo fair, starting at 9 a.m. Held each year; the most recent show was Sept. 4, 2026.
- Colorado State Fair Youth Dairy Goat Show
Youth dairy goat show at noon in the Sheep and Swine tent at the Pueblo fair, with open does shown the following day. Held each year; the most recent show was Sept. 6, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Colorado State Fair Breeding Gilt Show
Breeding gilt classes at 9 a.m. in the livestock pavilion at the Pueblo fair. Held each year; the most recent show was Sept. 6, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Colorado State Fair Youth Llama and Alpaca Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were September 6-7, 2026 at the Colorado State Fair, a youth show for llamas and alpacas.
1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Colorado State Fair Texas Longhorn Show
Texas Longhorn cattle show at 9 a.m. on the final Monday of the Pueblo fair. Held each year; the most recent show was Sept. 7, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Ouray County Fair & Rodeo
Ouray County fair in Ridgway over the Labor Day period, with the rodeo following on the holiday weekend. Held each year; the most recent date was Sept. 7, 2026.
Ridgway, CO Official event details - Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale
Electric cooperative-sponsored premium sale of 4-H and FFA market animals at the Pueblo fair, held at 2 p.m. in the Southwest Motors Events Center. Held each year; the most recent sale was Sept. 1, 2026.
- Colorado State Fair Junior Breeding Sheep Show
Junior breeding sheep classes at the Pueblo fair at 9 a.m., with open meat and wool breed shows following on Sept. 2. Held each year; the most recent show was Sept. 1, 2026.
1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Official event details - Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials
Sheepdog championship trials held at Meeker, drawing handlers from around the world. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 9-13, 2026.
Meeker, CO Official event details - Kiowa County Fair
Eads fair held September 9 to 12 in 2026, with 4-H and FFA shows and exhibits, livestock sale, rodeo, horse races, carnival rides and a parade. Held each year in early September.
1305 N Goff St, Eads, CO 81036 | Organizer: Kiowa County Fair Board Official event details - San Luis Valley Potato Festival
Potato harvest festival in Monte Vista celebrating the San Luis Valley crop. Held each year; the most recent date was Sept. 12, 2026.
Monte Vista, CO Official event details - Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival
Pueblo festival celebrating the local chile harvest. Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 18-20, 2026.
Pueblo, CO Official event details