The Colorado State Fair is coming to Pueblo from August 24 to September 3. And we've got everything you need to know about the state's largest summer event!
Since 1869, the Colorado State Fair has developed into the largest summer event in all of Colorado. And this year's fair promises to be as big as ever! Running from August 24 to September 4, visitors can expect family-friendly attractions, live musical entertainment, rodeo events, a demolition derby, delicious food and drinks, and so much more!
When: Friday, August 24 to Monday, September 3
Where: Colorado State Fairgrounds, Pueblo
You can view the fairgrounds map below:
Tickets for the fair can be purchased online. Guests will have to pay separately for gate, carnival, and concert admission, among other events. Prices range from $2 to $200, depending on the event you attend.
Colorado State Fair 2018 Concert Schedule
Friday, August 24
Oak Ridge Boys -- Budweiser Rodeo Arena @ 7 p.m.
Triple Nickel -- WeatherPort Tent @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 25
Neal McCoy -- Budweiser Rodeo Arena @ 7 p.m.
Kory Brunson -- WeatherPort Tent @ 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 26
The Country Music Project -- WeatherPort Tent @ 7 p.m.
Wild Blue Country (United States Air Force Band) -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m.
Monday, August 27
The Country Music Project -- WeatherPort Tent @ 7 p.m.
Beyond Bridges -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m.
Project 432 -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 9:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 28
Flying W Wranglers -- Budweiser Rodeo Arena @ 7 p.m.
Faded -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m.
Bad Habitz -- WeatherPort Tent @ 8 p.m.
Midnight Party Machine -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 29
Josh Gracin with Lucas Hoge & Overton Road -- Southwest Motor Events Center @ 6 p.m.
Mixed Nutz -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 30
Larry The Cable Guy -- Southwest Motor Events Center @ 7 p.m.
Zakk Debono & The Broken Circle -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Lazer & Levi -- WeatherPort Tent @ 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
The Long Run (Colorado's Tribute to the Eagles) -- WeatherPort Tent @ 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Friday, August 31
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts -- Southwest Motor Events Center @ 7 p.m.
Petty Breakers (Tom Petty Tribute) -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The Martini Shot -- WeatherPort Tent @ 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 1
The Trent Hughes Band -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 12 p.m.
Old Dominion -- Southwest Motor Events Center @ 7 p.m.
I Am King (Michael Jackson Tribute) -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
The Martini Shot -- WeatherPort Tent @ 8 p.m.
Sunday, September 2
Lorenzo Antonio with La Sombra De Tony Guerrero -- Southwest Motor Events Center @ 6 p.m.
Celebración de Los Charros -- Budweiser Rodeo Arena @ 7 p.m.
Monday, September 3
The Cooper Sonics -- WeatherPort Tent @ 5 p.m.
Los Chinos del 512 (A Tribute to Selena) -- American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater @ 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
When you're not jamming out to the incredible music offered or eating the yummy fair food, you can check out all of the carnival rides that will be sure to entertain and delight folks of all ages. There will also be several rodeo events, including barrel races and 4-H horse shows. And did we mention the demolition derby AND monster truck tour?
For full event details, visit the Colorado State Fair's website.
What do you think? Will you be attending this year? Have you gone to the Colorado State Fair in the past? Let us know in the comments below, and we'll see you there, partner!