Garfield County Fair & Rodeo

Our bountiful county

Fun, excitement, and pride in our western heritage will be on bountiful display at the 2025 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the bounty of our county,” focuses on the many things we have to be grateful for here in Garfield County. The 87th annual event takes place from August 2-9, at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Rifle.

“I love fair week and I’m excited to visit with all of you during these great activities that are coming our way,” said Commissioner Mike Samson.

Coming to the forefront is our pride in the 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) kids and families, which are the backbone of the fair. Nothing is better than seeing these hard-working and dedicated kids display their talents at the Open Class Exhibits and with their livestock in the arenas. It’s truly amazing what these talented youths can produce with their intelligence, tenacity, and grit. The future is bright in Garfield County!

“There’s nothing like supporting our western heritage, way of life, and time-honored traditions,” said Commissioner Perry Will.

Make sure you come out to the annual parade down Railroad Avenue on Saturday, August 2, to kick things off. We love seeing all the smiling faces at this cherished community tradition. You might even catch some candy, too!

Swing on over to the fairgrounds August 6 and 7, for the PRCA ProRodeo and Xtreme Bulls. The adrenaline in the arena will be palpable as some of the toughest cowboys ever to take the saddle load up and wrangle with broncs and bulls determined to ruin their day.

On Aug. 8, we welcome music lovers for our always fantastic Friday night concert. We’re not quite ready to let the cat out of the bag as to who is playing, but we guarantee it will be a night of fun and dancing you won’t want to miss.

The fair closes out with a bang – or a crash – on Saturday, Aug. 9, with the always thrilling demolition derby. It’s a blast watching these brave drivers compete till the last tire is spinning.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of fun to be had at the Garfield County Fair and Rodeo. Come on out and experience the bountiful reasons that Garfield County is the greatest place in the world to live and play.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you all at the fair,
Mike, Perry, and Tom