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The annual Colorado County Fair is just around the corner on Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 11-13. Explore the rodeo, food, arts and entertainment in support of local youth and county community. Tickets and season passes will be available for purchase at the gate. Passes can also be purchased from Queen Pageant contestants before the fair.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office will have six officers on duty in the fairgrounds to ensure visitors’ safety and security. According to Chief Deputy Kevin Daniel, the sheriff’s office will coordinate with local, patrolling Coumbus Police Department officers if needed.
“Be observant of what’s going on around you. If you see something that you think is unsafe, report it to the law enforcement that’s there,” Daniel said. “Abide by the traffic laws and patterns and be patient.”
Make sure to stay hydrated as temperatures are forecasted in the low 90s. Thursday should see cloudy skies, but Friday and Saturday should have bright, full sun.
JR. LIVESTOCK SHOW AND AUCTION
The annual Colorado County Jr. Livestock Show promotes family involvement, community engagement, and volunteerism. Youth exhibitors develop leadership skills, gain agricultural and animal husbandry education and practice project management through the show. The show annually attracts 1,500 attendees and generates more than $900,000 to support youth exhibitors.
• Show: Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11-12
• Livestock Sale: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.
HOME ECONOMICS AND FINE ARTS SHOW
The Colorado County Fair encourages county members of all ages to embrace their creativity and talents and submit entries to the Home Economics and Fine Arts Show. Entries will include art, baking, canning, fine arts, horticulture, photography, quilting and more. Entry submissions have already closed, but fair visitors can view the creative works during the fair. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. tentatively in Founders Hall.
RODEO
The professional PCRA rodeo will run Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 12 and 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. Arena events include calf scramble, barrel racing, roping and more. Right before the rodeo, the classic mutton bustin’ will showcase the determination of young cowboys and cowgirls on Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 12 and 13, at 7 p.m. Other thrilling rodeo events like team roping are scattered throughout the schedule.
