Events from 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.

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  • open exhibits

    Open Exhibits viewing

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

    Daily 12 - 7 pm | Swing on over to the North Hall and South Hall to see the amazing Open Exhibits entries.

  • Ladies prepairing Apple Pie Day celebrtion on East Third Street just east of East Ave. Circa 1912

    Historical Fair Display

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

    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 […]

  • Cowboy cove inflatable water slide

    Cowboy Cove

    Open daily 12 - 8 pm | Get the kiddos over to the Cowboy Cove to cool down after some Garfield County Fair and Rodeo fun!

  • girl petting goat

    Petting zoo and pony rides

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

    Open daily 12 - 8 pm

  • ShenaniGuns Deputy Duck Skit

    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 boots

    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, […]

    Free
  • tractor pull barn

    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 […]

  • 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 cast

    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

  • kids tractor pull

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 annual Summer of Thunder Car Show returns to Rifle on August 1, from noon to 4 p.m. Get up close with these vintage works of art and muscle and […]

  • 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

  • girl riding a horse at the family rodeo

    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 […]

  • Swine show

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

    Garfield County Fair

  • open exhibits

    4- H and Open Exhibits viewing

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

    Daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Swing on over to the North Hall and South Hall to see the amazing 4-H projects and Open Exhibits entries.

  • tractor pull sign

    MIDWAY

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

  • PRCA/WPRA ProRodeo

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

    The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Woman’s Pro Rodeo Association (WPRA) return to Rifle with the ProRodeo competition. Not for the faint of heart, these cowboys and cowgirls […]

  • Desert Heartstrings

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

    Free Stage

  • Sheep show

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

    Garfield County Fair

  • Goat show

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

    Garfield County Fair

  • Beef showmanship

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

    Garfield County Fair

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