The 2026 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo takes place in western Colorado at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in the town of Rifle. The 88th annual event starts August 1 with the parade down Railroad Avenue, followed by the main events August 4-8. Fun, excitement, and pride in our western heritage will be on display. This year’s theme, “Red, White and Blue – A Fair for you!” honors 88 years of Fair tradition, 150 years of Colorado statehood, 100 years of 4H, and the 250 year anniversary of the United States of America.