Colorado County Fairs Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment. Sing along now: “Are you going to Colorado’s Fairs? Corndogs, cows and carnival rides.” Yes, it’s county and state fair time again, providing families great opportunities to get in touch with Colorado’s rich, rural life. Where else can you see chickens, sheep and goats (often raised by kids); sample a prize-winning peach pie; scarf down a powdery funnel cake and then risk it all on the Ferris wheel? Some fairs even have big-name entertainment. It’s a charming slice of life that helps us all appreciate hard work and simple pleasures. The Colorado Association of Fairs & Shows(www.coloradofairs.org) is a good place to find a fair near you. Here’s a list to get you started: • Montrose County Fair and Rodeo July 17 - 26 www.montrosecounty.net/fairgrounds 970-249-8884 • Arapahoe County Fair July 22 - 26 www.arapahoecountyfair.com/ 303-795-4955 • Weld County Fair July 29 - August 3 www.co.weld.co.us/WeldCountyFair/index.cfm 970-356-4000 x2085 • Boulder County Fair July 31 - August 8 www.bouldercountyfair.org 303-772-7170 • Douglas County Fair and Rodeo August 1 - 9 http://douglascountyfairandrodeo.com 720-733-6941 • Adams County Fair August 5 - 9 www.adamscountyfair.com 303-637-8000 • Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo August 7 - 9 www.co.jefferson.co.us/fair 303-271-6600 • Colorado State Fair August 28 - September 7 www.coloradostatefair.com 1-800-876-4567