The Denver County Fair will take place from Friday, July 21st through Sunday, July 23rd, 2017 at the National Western Complex.
The indoor/outdoor fair, now under new ownership, will feature more than 20 amusement rides, pony rides, camel rides and unicorn rides, over 12 unique pavilions, 6 stages with a variety of programming, local bands and talents, a ukulele contest, live contests that test your know-how and hot dog, pie and bug-eating contests.
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New this year is a Farm-to-Table pavilion, which is designed to showcase Denver’s rural roots. Learn about locally grown and sourced food products, visit displays, and take part in interactive workshops. Plus, a new Pop Culture pavilion will celebrate Denver’s eclectic, creative and diverse charm.
Colorado is known for its craft beer and to celebrate, the Denver County Fair will incorporate the first-ever DCF Beer & Wine Fest featuring up to 30 breweries from across the city, county and region.
For those looking for a spiritual, physical and completely unique experience, the fair is hosting one of Denver’s first Goat Yoga sessions.
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DCF is excited to bring this viral trend to the community, allowing guests to connect with their inner spirit and favorite farm animal. Every pavilion will be packed full of programs, exhibits and competitions. The fan favorite pavilions returning this year include Style, Freak, Home & Sustainability, Kid’s, Sports, Arts, Crafts, 4-H programming and the Animal pavilion.
The popular Animal pavilion will include rides, a petting zoo, rabbits, chickens, goats, reptiles, rodents and many other competitions and displays.
There will also be over 100 award-winning competitions to enter , in everything from baking to photography to tasty Peeps dioramas. Competition winners will receive a coveted blue ribbon and cash.
The fair will also include the thrilling roller derby competition. The Rocky Mountain Roller Girls will entertain with two afternoon bouts and a Saturday night championship bout. Sunday will welcome Viva Denver, showcasing mariachi bands, lucha libre competition, food and fan-fare for the entire family.
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Denver County Fair hours are: Friday, 12pm to 9pm – Carnival 11am to 11pm; Saturday, 10am to 9pm – Carnival 10am to 11pm; And Sunday, 10am to 8pm – Carnival 10am to 8pm.
Tickets to the Denver County Fair are $10 per day for Adults and $3 per day for Children ages 3-11; Unlimited Carnival Rides and Admission Tickets are $20 per day for Adults and $10 per day for Children ages 3-11.
For more information regarding the Denver County Fair visit: www.denvercountyfair.org. The National Western Complex is located at 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216.