Schedule:

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Livestock Show:

7:00am: ALL MARKET ANIMALS CAN BEGIN ARRIVAL
7:00am: Receive Market HOGS
12:00noon: Wool IN PLACE
5:00pm: ALL MARKET HOGS MUST BE IN PLACE (NO EXCEPTIONS)
9:00pm: Lock down Market Animal Barns

Thursday, August 24th, 2023

Livestock Show

7:00am: Receive Market LAMBS
8:45am: Market HOG exhibitors meeting (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
9:00am: Market HOG Inspection - all must be Ear Tagged (Sheep and Swine Tent)
9:00am – 12:00noon: Declare Market HOG Weights
1:30pm – 2:30pm: CJSA Award Presentation (Sheep and Swine Tent)
5:00pm: Market HOG Showmanship (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
5:00pm: ALL MARKET LAMBS MUST BE IN PLACE (NO EXCEPTIONS)
9:00pm: Lock down Market Animal Barns

Horse Show:

11:00am: English Written Test - East
12:00pm: 4-H English Events - Bleachers

Friday, August 25th, 2023

Livestock Show:

7:00am: Receive Market GOATS
7:00am: Receive Junior Wether DOES
8:00am: Market HOG SHOW (Grand Drive ½ hour after completion of show) (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:45am: Market LAMB exhibitor meeting and LAMB inspection and tagging (Sheep and Swine Tent)
9:00am to 12:00noon: Declare Market LAMB Weights
5:00pm: Market LAMB Showmanship (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
5:00pm: ALL MARKET GOATS MUST BE IN PLACE (NO EXCEPTIONS)
5:00pm: ALL JUNIOR WETHER DOES MUST BE IN PLACE (NO EXCEPTIONS)
9:00pm: Lock down Market Animal Barns
9:00pm: ALL non-sale Market HOGS must be out of stalling area

Horse Show:

7:30am: 4-H Western Test - Bleachers
8:30am: 4-H Western Events - Covered + East
8:30am: 4-H Western Trail - West Warm up
6:00pm: 4-H Parade of Counties - West Arena - Covered(Tentative)

Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Saturday, August 26th, 2023

Livestock Show:

7:00am: Receive Market BEEF
7:00am: Jr. Breeding Cattle BEGIN ARRIVAL (TO TIE OUTS)
8:00am: Market LAMB Show (Grand Drive ½ hour after completion of show) (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
9:00am: Market GOAT exhibitor meeting and GOAT inspection and tagging (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
9:00am – 12:00noon: Declare Market GOAT Weights
1:00pm: Process Junior Wether Does
1:00pm – 3:00pm: Declare Junior Wether Doe Weights
5:00pm: Market GOAT Showmanship (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
Immediately following Lamb Grand Drive: Livestock Judging Awards
4:00pm: ALL Breeding Cattle BEGIN ARRIVAL (Must go to tie-outs)
5:00pm: ALL MARKET BEEF MUST BE IN PLACE (NO EXCEPTIONS)
9:00pm: All non-sale Market LAMBS must be OUT of stalling area
9:00pm: Lock down Market Animal Barns
Load out buyback Market LAMBS

Horse Show:

7:30am: 4-H Written Ranch Horse Written Test - Bleachers
8:30am: 4-H Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding Events - Covered
8:30pm: 4-H Ranch Cutting and Cow Work Events - East
6:00pm: Draft Pull - East

Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Sunday, August 27th, 2023

Livestock Show:

9:00am: Market GOAT Show (Grand Drive ½ hour after completion of show) (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:45am: Market BEEF exhibitor meeting and BEEF inspection and tagging (Goat Barn)
9:00am – 12:00noon: Declare Market BEEF Weights
12:00noon: Jr. Breeding Heifers IN PLACE
12:00noon: FFA Heifer Wrangle IN PLACE
12:00noon: Jr. Miniature Hereford Steers/Bulls IN PLACE
1:00pm: NEW Junior Wether Doe Show
5:00pm: Market BEEF Showmanship (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
9:00pm: All non-sale Market GOAT must be OUT of stalling area
9:00pm: Lock down of Market Animal Barns

Horse Show:

7:30am: 4-H Gymkhana Written Test - Bleachers
8:30am: 4-H Gymkhana Events - East
5:00pm: Draft Pull - Outdoor

Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Livestock Show:

9:00am: Market BEEF Show (Grand Drive ½ hour after completion of show) (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:00am – 6:00pm: Breeding Cattle ARRIVAL
8:00am: Breeding Sheep BEGIN ARRIVAL
8:00am: Begin set up Wool Fleece Show
1:00pm: FFA Heifer Wrangle Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
2:00pm: Jr.  Breeding Heifer Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
5:00pm: Supreme Champion Jr. Breeding Heifer Selection
5:30pm: Cattlemen’s Reception (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
6:00pm: Open Breeding Cattle Females and Bulls IN PLACE
7:00pm: Parade of Champions (Rodeo)
6:00pm: Jr. Breeding Sheep IN Place
9:00pm: All non-sale Market BEEF must be OUT of stalling area
9:00pm: Lock down Market Animal Barns
Load out buyback Market GOATS

Horse Show:

9:00am: Versatility Clinic - Outdoor
9:00am: Versatility Clinic - Covered Arena

Fair Hours: 3pm-11pm

Carnival:

3pm-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

Livestock Show:

8:30am: Junior Market Sale Qualifiers Meeting (Southwest Motors Event Center)
9:00am: Open Breeding Sheep arrival
9:00am: Sale Qualifying Animals moved to Showcase Area
9:00am: Jr. Breeding Sheep Show followed by Showmanship (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
9:00am: Colorado State Fair Foundation Sale Qualifiers’ Brunch (Southwest Motors Event Center)
12:00pm: Wool Fleece Judging (SA)
2:00pm: Buyers’ Buses begin arrival at Showcase Area
2:00pm: Begin Pre-sale activities and Dinner (Southwest Motors Event Center)
3:30pm: Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Jr. Livestock Sale (Southwest Motors Event Center)
6:00pm: Open Breeding Sheep IN PLACE

Horse Show:

8:00am: AQHA VRH CUTTING - East
8:30am: AQHA VRH CLASSES - Covered

Fair Hours: 3pm-11pm

Carnival:

3pm-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Wednesday, August 30st, 2023

Livestock Show:

8:00am: Miniature Herefords BEGIN ARRIVAL
9:00am: Open Breeding Cattle Bull Shows
9:00am: Boer Goats BEGIN ARRIVAL
Following BULL show: Open Female Cattle Show
9:00am: Open Wool Breed Sheep Show (Sheep and Swine Tent)
30 Minutes after completion of Wool Breeds ShowOpen Meat Breed Sheep Show (Sheep and Swine Tent)
4:00pm: Supreme Champion Cattle Selection (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
After Supreme Champion selectionRelease Breeding Cattle
6:00pm: Miniature Herefords IN PLACE
7:00pm: All Breeding Sheep OUT
7:00pm: Boer Goats IN PLACE

Horse Show:

8:30am: AQHA VRH TRAIL - Covered
8:00am: AQHA VRH COW WORK - East
Following Versatility: AQHA/RHC Team Roping - East
Following Team Roping: RHC Barrel Race - East

Fair Hours: 3pm-11pm

Carnival:

3pm-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Thursday, August 31st, 2023

Livestock Show:

7:00am: All Breeding Cattle OUT
10:00am: Miniature Hereford Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:00am: Open Boer Goat Show #1 (ABGA) (Sheep and Swine Tent)
12:00noon: Dairy Cattle BEGIN ARRIVAL
2:00pm: Miniature Zebu Cattle BEGIN ARRIVAL
6:00pm Dairy Cattle IN PLACE

Horse Show:

8:00am: AQHA Ranching Heritage Cutting and Cow Horse - East
1:00pm: AQHA Special Event Ranch Riding and Ranching Heritage Ranch Riding - Covered(Tentatively)

Entertainment:

7:00pm: Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias

The doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm.

Cost: $40 to $70

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Fair Hours: 3pm-11pm

Carnival:

3pm-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Friday, September 1st, 2023

Livestock Show:

9:00am: Miniature Zebu Cattle IN PLACE
9:00am: Open and Jr. Dairy Cow Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:00am: Junior Boer Goat Show (Sheep and Swine Tent)
Following show: Open Boer Goat Show #2 (ABGA) (Sheep and Swine Tent)
11:00am: Open and Jr. Dairy Heifer Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion) Following Cow Show
2:00pm: Jr. Dairy Cattle Showmanship
4:00pm: Miniature Zebu Show #1 (CSU Livestock Pavilion)

Horse Show:

8:00am: NRCHA and AQHA Rein Work Ultimate Top Hand Challenge (Rein Work) - East
Cutting Practice - East - 1 hour after Rein work
1:30pm: Draft Horse Challenge Event - Covered

Entertainment:

7:00pm: Lady A with Kat and Alex

Join us for the Lady A with special guests Kat & Alex concert on September 1!

The gated open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 7:00pm.

Cost: $50 to $70

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Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Saturday, September 2nd, 2023

Livestock Show:

7:00am: Breeding Gilts BEGIN ARRIVAL
7:00am: Boer Goats OUT
9:00am: Miniature Zebu Cattle Show #2 (NZCC Show) (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:00am – 6:00pm: Irish Dexter ARRIVAL
12:00noon: Dairy Cattle OUT
12:00noon: Milking Goats BEGIN ARRIVAL
1:00pm: NWSS Catch-A-Calf begin arrival
2:00pm: Master Showmanship Check-In (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
3:30pm: Master Showmanship Show
6:00pm: Breeding Gilts IN PLACE
7:00pm: Breeding Gilt Crossbred Weight Cards Due
5:00pm: Milking Goats IN PLACE
7:00pm: Open Dairy Goat Milking Competition (Sheep and Swine Tent)

Horse Show:

NRCHA Herd Work - East - Settle at 7:40 AM
8:00am: NRHA / AQHA Reining Event - Covered
Youth Freestyle Reining Practice - Covered - 20 minutes after the last class

Entertainment:

7:00pm: Lil Jon with Special Guest Chingy

Join us for the Lil Jon with special guest Chingy concert on September 2!

The doors will open at 5:30pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm.

Cost: $30 to $60

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Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Sunday, September 3rd, 2023

Livestock Show:

7:00am: Open Dairy Goat Milking Competition (Sheep and Swine Tent)
8:00am: Youth & Open Dairy Goat BEGIN ARRIVAL
8:00am: Breeding Gilt Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
8:00am: Texas Longhorn Cattle BEGIN ARRIVAL
8:00am: Miniature Zebu Cattle all out
9:00am: NWSS C-A-C IN PLACE
2:00pm: NWSS Catch-A-Calf Shows
10:00am: Youth Dairy Goats IN PLACE
10:00am: Ankole Watusi Cattle BEGIN ARRIVAL
12:00noon: Youth Dairy Goat Show (Sheep and Swine Tent)
(following Show): Youth Dairy Goat Showmanship (Sheep and Swine Tent)
5:00pm: Irish Dexter Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
5:00pm: Open Dairy Goats IN PLACE
7:00pm: Texas Longhorn & Ankole-Watusi Cattle IN PLACE
7:00pm: Open Dairy Goat Milking Competition (Sheep and Swine Tent)

Horse Show:

8:00am: NRCHA/AQHA Cow Horse /UTHC Steer Stopping - East
8:00am: NRHA / AQHA Reining Event - Covered
6:30pm: NRHA Youth Freestyle Covered

Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Livestock Show:

9:00am: Open Dairy Goat Shows (Sheep and Swine Tent)
8:00am: Texas Longhorn Show #1 (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
2:00pm: Ankole-Watusi Show (CSU Livestock Pavilion)
4:00pm Texas Longhorn Show #2 (CSU Livestock Pavilion)

Horse Show:

8:00am: NRCHA/AQHA Cow Horse/UTHC Open Fence Work - Covered
8:00am: NRHA/AQHA Reining Event - Covered

Fair Hours: 11am-11pm

Carnival:

11am-12am(midnight):

Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.

Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1

*Some specialty rides not included

To purchase a carnival wristband or card with digital credits, visit a Magic Money kiosk in the carnival area.

Date: August 25 - September 4, 2023

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Labor Day: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Location: Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004.

Fair Admission Prices:

Adult Gate Admission – $9 through August 24, $15 starting August 25
Kids (ages 5-12) – $7
Children 4 and under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult)

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