Colorado State Fair Starts This Weekend

The Colorado State Fair starts Friday, August 28th and runs through September 7 at the fairgrounds (1001 Beulah Ave) in Pueblo. In addition to the Rodeo, Monster Trucks, and Demolition Derby, Mutton Bustin', livestock shows, carnival rides and so much more; this year features a Live Shark Encounter and Lumberjack Show.

The following admission information was taken from the official website of the Colorado State Fair: http://www.coloradostatefair.com. Check the website for pricing on concerts and special events.

Adult Admission -- $8 (Friday - Sunday)
$5 (Monday - Thursday)
6 & under -- Free (when accompanied by adult)
NO PETS ALLOWED

The following "Value Days" make the admission cost even cheaper:

WEEKEND GATE CRUSHER PRESENTED BY PEPSI
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Both Weekends
$1 off gate admission with specially marked Orange Crush cans. Can must be presented at gate.

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY
Sunday, August 30
Active military personnel receive free gate admission. Retired, discharged military and family members
of active military receive $3 off gate admission.

LOAF 'N JUG SUPER MONDAYS
August 31 and September 7
Buy One Get One Free Admission and Carnival Ride
coupons available at any Colorado Loaf 'N Jug store.

PEPSI DOLLAR DAY PRESENTED BY NEWS FIRST 5
Tuesday, September 1
Admission to the Fair, Carnival Rides and
Rodeo tickets are only $1 each.

WENDY'S COMBO THURSDAY
Thursday, September 3
Buy One Get One Free Admission coupons available
at any Southern Colorado Wendy's Restaurant.

CENTURA HEALTH SENIOR DAY
Wednesday, September 2
Seniors 60 and older receive FREE gate admission

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