Press Release

The Colorado State Fair is partnering with the Autism Society of Colorado and Pueblo Pediatric Therapy Center to ensure the fairgrounds provide a visiting time that is suitable for patrons with sensory sensitivities.

On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Colorado State Fair is hosting Sensory Day, a time when people of all ages and abilities who may have special sensory needs can enjoy the fair in a calmer, quieter, and supportive environment.

The 2025 Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale held yesterday at the Colorado State Fair raised more than $508,000 in the auction of 102 animals raised and shown by young people from across Colorado. The 2025 Grand Champion Market Beef, raised by Jake King of Washington County, was purchased for $45,000 by the Sam Brown Family. The Kings are a family of champions: this was the second year in a row that Jake showed the winning steer and his sister Joslyn showed the Grand Champion Market Beef in 2021. 

Stoke Pizza from Pueblo won the coveted Governor’s Plate award at the 5th annual Governor’s Plate competition at the Colorado State Fair. This year, Chef Brother Luck served as the judge in the Governor’s absence, and chose the winner for the Governor’s Plate. Additionally, MC² Ice Cream Truck from Arvada won the People’s Choice Award.

The 153rd Colorado State Fair kicks off tomorrow, and the fairgrounds are bustling as organizers prepare to host approximately half a million fairgoers during the course of the next 11 days. 

Five food trucks from across Colorado have been selected to compete during the 2025 Governor’s Plate competition at the Colorado State Fair at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the State Fairgrounds in Pueblo. 

As climate change continues to increase the severity of weather related disasters like drought, severe storms and extreme wildfires, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is helping fund 15 projects for Colorado farmers and ranchers who are thinking outside the box to keep their operations profitable and adaptable through the new Climate Resilience Grant Program.

The Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB), part of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, proudly announces the top 12 wines selected to represent the Colorado wine industry as the 2025 Governor’s Cup Wine Collection. The 2025 Governor’s Cup Collection consists of the top scoring Colorado wines – seven red and five white – from nine different wineries.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has awarded $300,000 in funding to five projects that demonstrate the technology and benefits of combining solar power generation with agriculture through the third round of the agency’s Agrivoltaics Research and Development grant. 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is proud to announce the Palisade Insectary's 80th Anniversary Celebration, honoring eight decades of dedicated scientific work in biological pest and weed control. 

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is sponsoring six local food and beverage companies and one regional buyer-grower coalition to exhibit at Newtopia Now, a major natural products trade show taking place August 20-22, 2025, in Denver. Selected through a competitive application process, these businesses source—and help promote the unique benefits associated with—high-quality agricultural products raised using climate smart practices.