It’s County Fair and Rodeo Time Again in Chaffee County
Gates are set to open at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 21 for the 2023 Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo. The fair will feature favorite events, such as mutton busting, steer riding, 4-H shows, and the entertaining Catch a Pig Contest. The fair and rodeo is a time to bring locals together and celebrate the ranching roots of the valley.
The title of 2023 Chaffee County Fair & Rodeo Queen goes to Toby Lawson. Lawson is attending the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs for nursing. She loves helping people and hopes to become a psychiatric nurse. Faith Coleman has received the title of 2023 Fair Princess.
The Chaffee County 4-H 100th Anniversary Cookbook will also be available for sale during the fair. The book is full of the history of Chaffee County 4-H, family history, and blue ribbon recipes. Those interested can email ImagineThat4HClub@yahoo.com for more information.
Here is a day-by-day breakdown of events courtesy of ChaffeeCountyFair.com to help plan your days:
Kids and pigs go flying during the “Catch a Pig” contest at Chaffee County Fair. Jan Wondra photo
Friday, July 21
3:00 p.m. Gates Open
5:00 p.m. Muttin’ Bustin’
5:45 p.m. Steer Riding
7:00 p.m. CPRA Rodeo and Mini Broncs. Antique Tractor Parade
9:00 p.m. Westbrook Band
Saturday, July 22
8:00 a.m. 4-H Indoor Judging (closed to the public)
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Receive open class.
10:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull
3:00 p.m. Gates Open
5:00 p.m. Muttin’ Bustin’
7:00 p.m. CPRA Rodeo and Mini Broncs, Antique Tractor Parade (Royalty crowning), and Hollenbeck All-Around Belt Buckle
9:00 p.m. Westrock Band
Sunday, July 23
10:00 a.m. Antique Engine Demonstration
The Chaffee County Fairgrounds installed a new grandstand in 2019. Photo S. Hall
Monday, July 24
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Receive open class perishables (Horticulture and Floriculture)
9:00 a.m. 4-H Horse Show
10:00 a.m. Open Class Judging (closed to the public)
5:00 p.m. 4-H Dog Show
Tuesday, July 25
9:00 a.m. Trail Competition
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Rabbit and 4-H Meat Poultry Check-in
Wednesday, July 26
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 4-H Market Livestock Weigh-In
9:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall (open to the public), 4-H Meat Poultry Judging
2:00 p.m. 4-H and Open Rabbit Judging
5:00 p.m. Equine Gymkhana
Thursday, July 27 (Seniors’ Day)
8:00 a.m. 4-H Swine Show
11:30 a.m. 4-H Goat Show and Sheep Show
12:30 p.m. Open Peewee Show
4:00 p.m. Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry
5:00 p.m. 4-H Beef Show
7:00 p.m. Open Beef and Pen of 3 Show, Poker Tournament and Darts
Friday, July 28
9:00 a.m. 4-H Round Robin
11:00 a.m. Adult Round Robin
1:30 p.m. Garden Tractor Race
5:30 p.m. 4-H Awards
6:00 p.m. Junior Market Livestock Sale
9:00 p.m. Adam Ashley Band
Saturday, July 29 (Kid Fun Day)
9:00 a.m. Stock Dog Demonstration
10:00 a.m. Horseshoe Pitching (Singles and Doubles), Sawdust Pile with $$$ coins
10:30 a.m. Catch a Pig Contest for age groups four and five, six and seven, and eight to ten.
11:00 a.m. Antique Tractor Pull, Queen for a Day, Rodeo Clown for a Day, Stick Horse Rodeo, Frozen T-Shirt Contest, Corn Challenge, Marble Challenge
Noon. Garden Tractor Race “Tractors Provided,” Tack Sale
1:00 p.m. .22 Shooting Trailer “Guns Provided”
2:00 p.m. Hot Dog Eating Contest
6:30 p.m. Grand Entry, Mountain States Ranch Rodeo & Calcutta
9:00 p.m. Jason Wulf Band
Sunday, July 30
10:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Service (Grand Stands), Archery Contest, Melon Eating Contest
11:30 a.m. Catch a Pig Contest for age groups four and five, six and seven, and eight to ten.
1:00 p.m. Circle 3 Gymkhana
3:30 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibits Release, 4-H Animal Exhibit Release
5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes (all exhibits must be picked up)
A virtual guide to the fair is available online here.
(Featured Image: Rivers Hill was awarded the Grand Champion title for her 278-pound hog.)
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