Get ready to immerse yourself in 11 days of non-stop excitement as the Colorado State Fair returns from August 22 to September 1, 2025! This year, fairgoers will discover an incredible array of entertainment and activities that can be enjoyed for free with the price of general admission.
"We believe in creating unforgettable experiences that bring joy and wonder to everyone," said Andrea Wiesenmeyer, general manager of the Colorado State Fair. "This year, we've curated a spectacular lineup of shows and attractions, ensuring that every visit is packed with laughter, amazement, and incredible value, making it easier than ever for families and friends to create cherished memories together."
Prepare to be thrilled by a diverse lineup of experiences, all accessible with only your entry ticket. Dance along to live music and entertainment on the Pepsi Stage, the PB&T Bank Pavilion, and the American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater. Bands you won’t want to miss include: groovy funk band Wild Love Tigress, Those Crazy Nights (Journey Tribute), and local favorites The Martini Shot and Triple Nickel. Pueblo native, turned rising country sensation, Cody Cozz will close out the free music lineup on September 1. Get the full schedule of free concerts taking place at this year’s State Fair.
Gasp at the daring feats of Olympic-level high divers plunging from 50 feet at the All-American High Divers show and go hog wild cheering on your favorite competitors at the Swifty Swine Racing Pigs presented by Black Hills Energy. These captivating, no-additional-cost events are available daily throughout the fair.
As you stroll through the fairgrounds and groove to fantastic music, you can also cool off in the splash fountain outside of the Ag Palace, chat with the interactive 9-foot tall Rock-It the Robot, seek out the enigmatic Plant Guy, and be mesmerized as The Bubbler bikes rolling through Main Street blowing big bubbles, small bubbles, and even bubbles inside of bubbles.
And there's even more! Your admission also covers free stock shows, thrilling horse shows, the action-packed Ranch Rodeo presented by SECOM/SECPA featuring country music singer Ned LeDoux, and the highly anticipated World Slopper Eating Championship, where professional eaters will battle it out to consume as many chile-covered cheeseburgers as possible in eight minutes.
Children will especially love the re-imagined "Ag-Venture Land," a dedicated area featuring an inflatable Corn Maze, the whimsical Magic Bean magic and comedy show, and a Kids Pedal Tractor Pull. Within this engaging space, daily make-and-take “ag-tivities” and a kids library will offer fun and education throughout the fair, as well as special celebrity book readings from guests like Miss Rodeo Colorado Sierra Southerland.
In total, the 11 days of the Fair boast over $250,000 worth of free entertainment, all available to see for just the price of your admission ticket.
The Colorado State Fair runs from Friday, Aug. 22, through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. Fair tickets – including general admission, concert, and rodeo tickets — can be purchased online at ColoradoStateFair.com, by phone at 1-800-514-3849, and in person at the Colorado State Fair box office.
Entertainment tickets purchased through August 21 include general admission to the Fair. Single-day carnival tickets are $34, a discount available through August 21. MegaPass tickets, for all 11 days of the Fair, are available for $162 until the first day of the Fair, when the price goes up to $200.