Colorado State Fair

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

The Colorado State Fair offers both free and paid attractions. Free events include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show where you can marvel at the logging skills of the participants. Pet the cute animals at the Great American Petting Farm, or hop on a pony for a fun ride. Educational pursuits include the Colorado State Fair Museum and the Colorado Department of Agriculture Pavilion. Let your kids burn off excess energy at Stomp Lights. The fair also hosts free concerts at various stages across the Fairgrounds. Check out the free concerts page for updates on who's performing in 2025. It wouldn't be a Colorado State Fair without a rodeo. Events include the PRCA Rodeo, Mountain States Ranch Rodeo, and Celebracion de Los Charros. You'll have lots of fun with the family at the carnival. Take a ride on the Orbiter, try to find your way out of the Monkeymaze, and see if you can survive Alien Abduction. The fair also has a fine arts exhibition, a Small Farm & Garden Competition, and quilting competitions.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Handicap parking and access to the fairgrounds are available from designated areas along Beulah & Arroyo avenues. You can also rent scooters and wheelchairs while at the fair. There is a courtesy shuttle service that runs from Pueblo's Main Street Parking Garage (at 110 S. Main in downtown) to the State Fair Gate on Prairie Avenue. Shuttles run every 15 to 30 minutes. For the convenience of fair attendees, both the shuttle service and parking in the garage are free. Before your visit, double-check the shuttle hours. You won't go hungry while visiting, as the fair offers a number of food concession stands offering everything from pizza, hot dogs, nachos, and cheese on a stick to soft drinks, cotton candy, ice cream, and frozen lemonade. First aid is available in front of the Fine Arts Building. If you have a service animal, you can bring it with you to the fair; pets are not permitted. If you're breastfeeding, stop by the Family Comfort Station.

LOCATION

The fair takes place at the Colorado State Fairgrounds. • Address: 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 Semiarid Pueblo is part of Colorado's Banana Belt, with warmer temperatures and drier conditions than some of the state's other major cities like Denver and Colorado Springs. Come prepared for temperatures in the 90s, and protect yourself from the relentless sun by wearing a hat, sunglasses, and light-colored clothing and applying sunscreen. Stay hydrated by drinking water often.

LINEUP

The 2025 lineup for the Colorado State Fair will be announced soon. For the latest updates, visit the official Things to Do page.

RVING AT THE EVENT

Camping on-site is available only for registered vendors and exhibitors. There's no RV camping for fair visitors. However, there are nearby campgrounds where you can park your RV at night after a long day at the fair. Pueblo KOA Journey at 4131 Interstate 25 North is a pet-friendly property with amenities like playgrounds, a nature trail, opportunities for geocaching, bike rentals, full-hookup spots, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp sites. At Haggard’s RV Campground in Pueblo West, enjoy 30- and 50-amp pull-through sites with full hookups. The property is 15 miles west of Pueblo. When traveling in your RV, you'll eventually need to use a dump station. If your chosen campground doesn't offer this service, you can find dump stations in and near Pueblo, such as Lake Pueblo State Park and the Pueblo West Kwik Stop - Shell. If you've never rented an RV before, there's probably a lot you'll want to learn before heading out to the Colorado State Fair. This handy blog will help you figure out how to pack your RV for your trip. If you're traveling with your pet cat, discover how to prepare your RV to keep your feline friend happy.

WHERE TO STAY

If you're not traveling in an RV on this trip, Pueblo has a number of hotel options and other accommodations. Check out the Hampton Inn & Suites Pueblo/North or the Courtyard Pueblo Downtown.

HOW TO GET THERE

Directions from the north: Take Interstate 25 South to Exit 97A (McCulley Avenue Exit). Go north one block to Northern Avenue. Turn left on Northern Avenue to Beulah Avenue. Turn right on Beulah Avenue, and go four blocks to the Fairgrounds. Directions from the south: Take Interstate 25 North to Exit 97A (McCulley Avenue Exit). Go north one block to Northern Avenue. Turn left on Northern Avenue to Beulah Avenue. Turn right on Beulah Avenue, and go four blocks to the Fairgrounds. Directions from the west: Take Highway 50 East to Pueblo Boulevard. Turn right on Pueblo Boulevard to Thatcher Avenue. Turn left on Thatcher Avenue to Prairie Avenue. Turn right on Prairie Avenue, and go four blocks to the Fairgrounds. Directions from the east: Take Highway 50 West to 4th Street. On 4th Street, go west. Be aware that 4th Street becomes Lincoln Street, which then becomes Thatcher Avenue. Stay on Thatcher Avenue to Prairie Avenue. Turn left on Prairie Avenue, and go four blocks to the Fairgrounds.

PARKING

Parking at the Fairgrounds is available at two different locations. The main lot is just south of the Fairgrounds between Mesa and Northern Avenue. The price to park here is $5 on Mondays through Thursdays and $10 on Fridays through Sundays. Find the Hangar Lot heading south on Prairie between Small Avenue and Tulane. The price is $15. Note that all parking prices are cash only.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets for individuals aged 13 and over cost $15. For kids 5-12, the price is $7. Children 4 years of age and under get in for free. Purchase your tickets at Gates 3 (Mesa Ave), 5 (Prairie Ave), or 9 (Beulah Ave). You can also purchase tickets online by clicking the yellow "Buy Tickets" icon in the top right portion of the Things to Do page. Note that carnival prices are separate from the cost of entrance tickets. Check the fair's Plan Your Visit page before you travel for up-to-date carnival pass pricing.

WRAP UP

RVshare is thrilled to help people explore the amazing outdoors or to discover new towns and states and learn about all that happens there. Whether this is your first trip to Colorado or you’re a native, attending the Colorado State Fair is a wonderful way to learn more about the Centennial State and its offerings, to have a blast riding carnival rides, and to experience a good ol’ rodeo. Visiting the fair in an RV is a great way to experience the event stress-free, with your own shower and bed nearby, and with the ability to prepare and bring food along. Check out @ColoStateFair on X, Colorado State Fair on Facebook, and colostatefair on Instagram for event updates!

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