This colorful community celebration begins at 10 a.m. on Railroad Avenue. Enter your group’s float, classic car, or marching band to be part of the parade. Groups or people who participate in the parade can win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in each of four categories: Float, classic auto, performance team, or horse entry. The […]
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The 18th annual Summer of Thunder Car Show returns to Rifle on August 2, from noon to 4 p.m. Get up close with these vintage works of art and muscle and chat with the owners about this true labor of love. The show and judging take place at the Garfield County Fairgrounds, 1001 Railroad Ave. […]
Entries accepted in all divisions. Artwork and photography entries must be entered by Sunday.
Entries accepted in all divisions. Artwork and photography entries must be entered by Sunday.
Entries accepted for baked goods, farm goods, food preservation, home goods, crafts, horticulture, needlework, and quilting.
This is a ticketed sponsorship event
Pull on your boots and dust off your cowboy hat for the 86th annual Garfield County Fair & Rodeo on Tuesday night. This fun filled event brings in all the local cowboys and cowgirls for the Family and Kidz Rodeo. Anyone can compete in the events on Tuesday night. These are free events for the […]
Wednesday tractor pulls take place at 12, 2, and 4 pm | It’s time to get those pedals pumping at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo.
Daily 12 - 7 pm | Swing on over to the North Hall and South Hall to see the amazing Open Exhibits entries.
Open daily 12 - 7 pm | The Garfield County Fair has been a cherished tradition for over a century, bringing together the community to celebrate agriculture, craftsmanship, and the hardworking spirit of its residents.
Open daily 12 - 8 pm | Get the kiddos over to the Cowboy Cove to cool down after some Garfield County Fair and Rodeo fun!
Open daily 12 - 8 pm
Wednesday showtimes: 1 pm, 3 pm & 7 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle
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The Garfield County Fair and Rodeo welcomes back the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Xtreme Bulls competition. The dust and dirt will fly as some of the world’s top bull riders tangle with more than 1,500 pounds of unbridled fury. America’s original extreme sport, these riders are sure to take your breath away. Xtreme Bulls
Join the Garfield County Commissioners as they sample some delicious cookies made by local chefs to decide which are the best.
Thursday tractor pulls take place at 12, 2, and 4 pm | It’s time to get those pedals pumping at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo.
Garfield County's most mouthwatering pies are judged by a panel of discerning experts.
Thursday showtimes: 1 pm, 3 pm & 6:30 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle
Ladies skillet throwing contest open to the public. The winner gets a $100 gift card!No husbands will be injured in this contest.
Get ready for some boot scootin’ over at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo. Free line dancing classes take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. and again on Friday, Aug. 8, from 12-1:30 p.m. Come on out and dust off those dance moves at the Garfield County Fairgrounds!
For the 12th straight year, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) ProRodeo and Women’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA) stampede into the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo. The rodeo night is sponsored by Coors, an official national sponsor of the PRCA, and Western Slope Communications. The PRCA, which is the oldest professional rodeo-sanctioning body in the […]
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Friday showtimes: 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle
Get ready for some boot scootin’ over at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo. Free line dancing classes take place on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. and again on Friday, Aug. 8, from 12-1:30 p.m. Come on out and dust off those dance moves at the Garfield County Fairgrounds!
Friday tractor pulls take place at 1:30, 3:30, and 5:30 p.m. | It’s time to get those pedals pumping at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo.
The three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band brings the All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour to the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo on Friday, August 8. Country music star David Nail gets things warmed up at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.
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Saturday showtimes: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm & 6:30 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle
Saturday tractor pulls take place at 12, 2, and 4 pm | It’s time to get those pedals pumping at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo.
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It’s time to get smashed, bashed and crashed at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo. This year’s demolition derby spins crowd excitement into steam and flames at the Garfield County Fairgrounds.
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Pick up your Open Class submissions.
