The El Paso County Fair will open July 13 with a full schedule of events and activities for everyone. The fair has come a long way since its beginnings in 1905 when farmers arrived at Calhan’s country schoolyard by horseback and covered wagons to celebrate a potato harvest. Events and entertainment were impromptu and included a horse relay race.
The fair grew every year after 1905; and, by the late 1920s, permanent land had been donated. Fast forward through several decades and the permanent fairgrounds have plenty of parking for visitors who drive cars; the featured food is no longer baked potatoes and beans; and activities and entertainment offer something for everyone. There are rodeos, bull-riding, car races, an arts and crafts market, poker tournament, car show, demolition derby, animal petting zoos and concerts, to name a few.
Admission prices vary for adult, youth, seniors and military. Pricing can be found on the fair’s website: https://www.elpasocountyfair.com/p/fair-information
Special fair rates and theme dates are listed below.
Saturday, July 13
Military Appreciation Day
Free general admission for active duty, veteran military and dependent family
Sunday, July 14
Western Heritage Day
Monday, July 15
El Paso County Day
Free general admission
Tuesday, July 16
Senior Day
For 55-plus, $3 admission, free brunch at 11 a.m., free slice of pie at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17
Dollar Day – $1.00 general admission
Thursday, July 18
Agriculture Day
$4 admission, $4 beer garden, $4 deals
Friday, July 19 Fun Friday
Saturday, July 20
First Responders Heroes Day
$1 off general admission for all first responders
The fair runs July 13 through July 20. Tickets can be purchased onsite or prior to the event through the website.
Daily Schedule
- Saturdays (July 13 and 20) 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Monday noon to 9 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
