Schedule
Garfield County Fair events schedule
Saturday, August 1
Premier exhibitor interviews: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Premier exhibitor interviews
8 a.m.-5 p.m., event hall
4-H general projects judging: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
4-H general projects judging
8 a.m.-5 p.m., north hall
Parade: 10 a.m.
Garfield County Fair Parade
Parade start time: 10 am, Saturday, August 1, 2026 on Railroad Avenue in Rifle
Car Show: 12 - 4 p.m.
Garfield County Fair & Rodeo
Summer of Thunder car show
Garfield County Fairgrounds
Saturday, August 1, 12 – 4 p.m.
Hwy 82 Band: 12 – 3 p.m.
Hwy 82 Band
12 – 3 p.m., live music on the free stage
Sunday, August 2
Open Class exhibit entries: 1 – 5 p.m.
Open Class exhibit entries
1 – 5 p.m., Garfield County Fairgrounds
Monday, August 3
Poultry show: 8 a.m.
Poultry show
8 a.m., indoor arena
Tuesday, August 4
Rabbit show: 8 a.m.
Rabbit show
8 a.m., indoor arena
Sponsor BBQ (ticketed sponsor event): 5:30-7 p.m.
Sponsor BBQ (ticketed sponsor event)
5:30-7 p.m., fairgrounds
Family & Kidz Rodeo: 6:30–9 p.m.
Family & Kidz Rodeo:
6:30–9 p.m., outdoor arena
Wednesday, August 5
Swine show: 8 a.m.
Swine show
8 a.m., indoor arena
4-H general project exhibits: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
4-H general project exhibits
10 a.m.-7 p.m., north hall
Open Class exhibits viewing: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Open Class exhibits viewing
10 a.m.-7 p.m., south hall
MIDWAY: 3-10 p.m.
MIDWAY
3-10 p.m., Fairgrounds
PRCA/WPRA ProRodeo: 7–9 p.m.
PRCA/WPRA ProRodeo
7–9 p.m., outdoor arena
Please join us in pink at the PRCA ProRodeo to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and support the families and friends whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.
Desert Heartstrings: 9–11 p.m.
Desert Heartstrings
9-11 p.m., live music on the free stage
Thursday, August 6
Sheep show: 9 a.m.
Sheep show
8 a.m., indoor arena
4-H general project exhibits: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
4-H general project exhibits
10 a.m.-7 p.m., north hall
Open Class exhibits viewing: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Open Class exhibits viewing
10 a.m.-7 p.m., south hall
Goat show: 1 p.m.
Goat show
1 p.m. or one hour following the sheep show, indoor arena
MIDWAY: 3-10 p.m.
MIDWAY
3-10 p.m., Fairgrounds
Beef showmanship: 5 p.m.
Beef showmanship
5 p.m., indoor arena
PRCA Xtreme Bulls: 7–9 p.m.
PRCA Xtreme Bulls
7–9 p.m., outdoor arena
Veteran’s night at the fair - show support by wearing red, white and blue!
Tyler Rust Band: 9 – 11 p.m.
Tyler Rust Band
9-11 p.m., live music on the free stage
Friday, August 7
Beef show: 9 a.m.
Beef show
9 a.m., indoor arena
4-H general project exhibits: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
4-H general project exhibits
10 a.m.-7 p.m., north hall
Open Class exhibits viewing: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Open Class exhibits viewing
10 a.m.-7 p.m., south hall
Round robin showmanship contest: 2 p.m.
Round robin showmanship contest
2 p.m., indoor arena
MIDWAY: 3-10 p.m.
MIDWAY
3-10 p.m., Fairgrounds
Concert: 7 p.m.
Sawyer Brown with special guest Casey Donahew
7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m., outdoor arena
High Desert Sky Band: 9–11 p.m.
High Desert Sky Band
9-11 p.m., live music on the free stage
Saturday, August 8
4-H general project exhibits: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
4-H general project exhibits
10 a.m.-7 p.m., north hall
Open Class exhibits viewing: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Open Class exhibits viewing
10 a.m.-7 p.m., south hall
Buyer’s BBQ (buyers only): 11 a.m.
Buyer’s BBQ (buyers only)
11 a.m., event hall
Livestock awards: 12:30 p.m.
Livestock awards
12:30 p.m., indoor arena
Jr. livestock sale: 1 p.m.
Jr. livestock sale
1 p.m., indoor arena
MIDWAY: 3-10 p.m.
MIDWAY
3-10 p.m., Fairgrounds
Demolition Derby: 7 – 9 p.m.
Demolition Derby
7–9 p.m., outdoor arena
A Band Called Alexis: 9 – 11 p.m.
A Band Called Alexis
9-11 p.m., live music on the free stage
Sunday, August 9
Open Class exhibits check out: 7-11 a.m.
Open Class exhibits check out
7-11 a.m., south hall
Livestock check out: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Livestock check out
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., indoor arena
4-H general projects check out: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Livestock check out
10 a.m. – 1 p.m., north hall
4H-FFA
4-H shows and events start before fair week, come see the hard work of our youth!
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