Douglas County Fair & Rodeo

Do you remember a time when the best of summer included the excitement, food and fun of your hometown County Fair and Rodeo? This year, recreate the good times at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo from July 25 to August 3, 2024, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. (Monday & Tuesday, July 28 & 29 are filled with 4H-type events.)

More than 75 entries, including floats, bands, royalty and marchers fill the Fair Parade on Saturday, July 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Downtown Castle Rock. The Fair Parade, which originated in 1954 and has long since become a staple of the summer’s liveliest weekend.

Over 10 days, fairgoers can enjoy carnival rides, live music, car show, petting zoo, classic fair food, live entertainment and more.

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Don’t miss Family Day on Sunday, August 3, when admission and a pancake breakfast are both FREE.

The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo is a more than 100-year-old family tradition with plenty to entertain the whole family including two entertainment stages, live music, several PRCA Rodeos, a carnival, 4-H and FFA exhibits, the Junior Livestock Sale and much more.

General hours for the public are:

Friday, July 25 — 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, July 27 — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30 — 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Thursday, July 31 — 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Friday, August 1 — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, August 2 — 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, August 3 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

See a complete schedule of events to help you plan your visit

Tickets for admission and other events may be purchased online in advance. General grounds admission is $5 daily.

Grounds Admission includes access to: Kid’s Corral, Marketplace, food vendors, Midway stage entertainment, petting zoo, plus a variety of special events such as Car Show, Hometown Rodeo, Barn Dance and more. (Grounds Admission DOES NOT provide access to Pro Rodeos, Opening Night Concert or Farm-to-Table ticketed events.)

Rodeo tickets (include grounds admission) are $25 to $35 (+ fees) per person, depending on event and seat location.

Carnival Unlimited Rides wristband and Grounds Admission ticket is $38.46 (including fees). Individual ride tickets or unlimited wristbands ($35 per day in advance/ $43 at the Fair) are available for carnival rides.