It’s that time again. The Colorado State Fair opens Friday, August 23 and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 at the state fairgrounds in Pueblo. the event includes carnival rides, live entertainment, PRCA rodeos, demolition derby and all sorts of competitions. It can be a pricey visit (admission is $15/adults; $7 children ages 5-12 and a an unlimited carnival ride band is $40), if you don’t take advantage of one of their many deals and discounts. However, there are a ton of ways to save:
Buy in Advance
Buy online before end-of-day August 22 and general admission tickets are $9. Click on the buy tickets icon on the Fair’s website.
Senior Day
Patrons 60 years of age or older receive FREE gate admission on Friday, August 23 and Friday, August 30.
$5 Fridays Until 5 P.M.
On Fridays, admission is $5 if you buy your ticket before 5 p.m. Plus, even food stands offer a $5 item until 5 p.m.
American Heroes Day
On Sunday, August 25 — Military and First Responders receive $8 off admission.
CSU Pueblo Kids Day
On Monday, August 26 and Monday, September 2 — All kids 12 and under get FREE admission all day.
Two Can Tuesday
On Tuesday, August 27 — Get FREE fair admission by bringing 2 canned good items to donate.
One Price Wednesday
On Wednesday, August 28 — EVERYONE pays $15 for gate admission and receives admission to the Ranch Rodeo, Chancey Williams concert and a FREE all-you-can-ride carnival wristband.
Back-To-School Day
On Thursday, August 29 — All students state-wide get FREE admission and an unlimited carnival ride band.
Colorado Lottery Special
On Sunday, September 1 — Present a non-winning lottery ticket and receive $3 off adult admission. Must be 18 or older.