Press Release

The Colorado State Fair is turning up the heat this summer with two international legends: Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Flo Rida.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on April 10 for both superstars, who will bring infectious beats and lots of laughs to the fair’s Southwest Motors Events Center.

Comedy legend Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will perform on Sunday, Aug. 24, and global hitmaker Flo Rida will take the stage on Friday, Aug. 29.

Whether it's a hectic week of school activities, a long day away from home, or simply a craving for something cozy, this slow cooker chicken and potatoes recipe has you covered. It’s a low-maintenance, nutritious meal that you can customize to suit your family’s tastes – all while making sure everyone gets a healthy, satisfying dinner.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is now accepting applications for the 2025 round of NextGen Ag Leadership Grants. These grants provide up to $25,000 per project proposal to support educational, training, and leadership development opportunities for Colorado’s emerging food and agriculture leaders.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applications from farmers and ranchers interested in modernizing their agricultural operations with energy efficiency improvements or renewable energy projects. Agricultural producers can apply for funding and technical assistance through CDA’s Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ACRE3) program, which aims to reduce on-farm energy costs while promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. 

Stake your claim as the Best in the West when you enter the Colorado State Fair’s annual Beer and Wine Competitions. With a fresh, new format that emphasizes homebrewing and hobby winemaking, the competition will showcase a diverse array of libations, giving Colorado's beverage wranglers a chance to show off their best.

Starting this year, all farms growing produce typically consumed raw, which fall under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Produce Safety Rule, must be in compliance with the Harvest and Post-Harvest Water standards. The Colorado Department of Agriculture inspects farms across the state to ensure compliance with the Rule and Produce Safety Rule staff will hold a Town Hall for farmers to learn what standards they will need to meet. 

On March 12, Moms and Mutts: Colorado Rescue (MAMCO) relinquished its PACFA license as part of an agreement with the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) program.

Dust off your boots and mark your calendars, the 2025 Colorado State Fair is bringing three nights of country music to the Big R Arena, and it all kicks off after the action of the PRCA Rodeo from August 22-24.

This year’s star-studded concert lineup features rising sensation Cooper Alan, chart-topping country hitmaker Lee Brice, and legendary entertainer Clay Walker. 

Ever wondered how your field’s soil health is doing? Bring the doctor to your field with the new STAR (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) Tool. Using an online application, Colorado producers can find out how their field ranks on a nationally recognized scale that assesses the health of their soil. The free, straightforward, easily interpretable score reflects the many beneficial practices producers can implement to improve their soil health.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Emergency Management Program and the Colorado State University Extension signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a partnership that details how these two critical state resources will work hand in hand during emergencies impacting Colorado’s agriculture communities.