Tons of Fun at Arapahoe County Fair July 23 to 26

It’s time for the 2026 Arapahoe County Fair, with four days of fun Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora. Fairgoers will find their dollar goes a long way with gate admission that includes unlimited carnival rides and FREE parking, plus all main stage performances, rodeos, 4-H livestock shows, public competitions, mutton bustin’ for the little buckaroos and more.

See rabbits, pigs and poultry in the east wing and horses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, goats and sheep in the livestock pavilion.

And be sure to check out the Comedy Wild West Show, BMX Showcase, silent disco, Globe of Death circus act, axe throwing, Top Hogs and much more.

Drone shows are planned (weather and fire restrictions permitting) for Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 p.m.

Food, beverages and vendors will be abundant throughout the Fairgrounds.

Animal Kingdom is the newest entertainment area. There you can see animal shows from Wildman Phil, Top Hogs and Raptor Events Avian Show.

Admission to the fair includes all carnival rides including Super Shot, Crazy Dance, Down Draft and Spin Out.

Children under 36″ tall are not allowed to ride carnival rides, but can enjoy Heritage Hall, petting farm and Kids Corral for no charge.

Tickets for 2026 are $30 (+$4 fee) per person. You can buy online or at the gate.

Note: Children under 36″ in height get in FREE all week. Find a full schedule of events here.

Parking is FREE.

Fair gates open at 4 p.m. on Thursday and at 11 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The fair stays open until midnight, except Sunday when it closes at 10:30 p.m.

For directions and a complete event schedule, visit the Fair’s website.

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 East Quincy Ave., Aurora.

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