Past Events from August 2, 2025 – August 2, 2025 – Garfield County Fair August 1 & 4-8, 2026 Garfield County Fair and Rodeo, est 1938. This year's fair is August 29, 2025, and the theme is celebrating the bounty of our county, presenting sponsor Alpine Bank, member, FDIC.
  • Petting zoo and pony rides

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Open daily 12 - 8 pm

  • ShenaniGuns

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Wednesday showtimes: 1 pm, 3 pm & 7 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle

  • Hannah Haupt

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Free stage

  • PRCA Xtreme Bulls

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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

  • Commissioner’s Cookie Jar

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Join the Garfield County Commissioners as they sample some delicious cookies made by local chefs to decide which are the best.

  • Kid’s tractor pull

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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.

  • Apple Pie Judging

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Garfield County's most mouthwatering pies are judged by a panel of discerning experts.

  • ShenaniGuns

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Thursday showtimes: 1 pm, 3 pm & 6:30 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle

  • Skillet Toss

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Ladies skillet throwing contest open to the public. The winner gets a $100 gift card!No husbands will be injured in this contest.

  • Line dancing

    Line dancing

    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!

    Free
  • PRCA/WPRA ProRodeo

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • A Band Called Alexis

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Free Stage

  • ShenaniGuns

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Friday showtimes: 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle

  • Line dancing

    Line dancing

    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!

    Free
  • Kid’s tractor pull

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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.

  • Garfield County Fair concert

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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.

  • Tyler Rust Band

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Free Stage

  • Buyers BBQ

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States
  • ShenaniGuns

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Saturday showtimes: 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm & 6:30 pm | ShenaniGuns brings high-caliber comedy to Rifle

  • Kid’s tractor pull

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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.

  • Junior Livestock Sale

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Indoor arena

  • Demolition Derby

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    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.

  • Stone Kitchen

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Free stage

  • Open Exhibits pick up

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Pick up your Open Class submissions.

  • Air rifle & air pistol

    South Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H shooting sports contest

  • Archery

    Rifle Sportsman’s Club Range North of Hwy 13 & Fravert Rd., Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H shooting sports contest

  • .22 pistol & western heritage

    Rifle Sportsman’s Club Range North of Hwy 13 & Fravert Rd., Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H shooting sports contest

  • .22 rifle & muzzleloading

    Rifle Sportsman’s Club Range North of Hwy 13 & Fravert Rd., Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H shooting sports contest

  • Shotgun trap & skeet

    Rifle Sportsman’s Club Range North of Hwy 13 & Fravert Rd., Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H shooting sports contest

  • Shotgun sporting clays

    Glenwood Springs Gun Club Co Hwy 134, Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H shooting sports contest

  • Fashion revue

    Event Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H contests

  • Cake decorating contest

    Event Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H contests

  • 4-H English show

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair horse show

  • Written tests

    Event Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair horse show

  • 4-H western & halter show

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair horse show

  • Model rocket launch

    Event Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair 4-H contests

  • 4-H working western

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair horse show

  • 4-H gymkhana

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair horse show 30 min after 4-H working western

  • Awards

    Event Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair horse show 1 hour after 4-H gymkhana concludes

  • 4-H dog show

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair dog show

  • Parade

    Railroad Avenue in Rifle Railroad Avenue, Rifle, CO, United States

    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 […]

  • Hwy 82 Band

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Free stage

  • Car show

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    The 19th 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. […]

  • Open Class exhibit entries

    South Hall, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair Open Class exhibit entries accepted 1-5 p.m.

  • Poultry show

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair

  • Rabbit show

    Indoor arena, fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, Colorado, United States

    Garfield County Fair

  • Sponsor BBQ

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    This is a ticketed sponsorship event

  • Family & Kidz Rodeo

    Garfield County Fairgrounds 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO, United States

    Pull on your boots and dust off your cowboy hat for the 88th 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 […]

Fair sponsors

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Alpine Waste logo
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