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 […]

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 chat with the owners about this true labor of love. The show and judging take place at the Garfield County Fairgrounds, 1001 Railroad Ave. A […]

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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 […]

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.

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 display their strength, skill, and grit under the lights of the arena. Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping, […]

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

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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