Gilpin County Fair
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The Gilpin County Fair is happening this weekend!
Dates and Times:
- Friday, July 11: Noon to 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 12: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
- Gilpin County Fairgrounds & Allen Memorial Arena
- 230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Admission:
- The Gilpin County Fair is free to attend!
Key Events and Activities:
The Gilpin County Fair offers a wide variety of events celebrating local agriculture and community. Here are some highlights:
- Fair Parade: Kicks off the fair on Friday, July 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., starting in Central City and making its way to Black Hawk.
- 4-H Horse and Livestock Shows: A core part of the fair, showcasing the hard work of local youth.
- Rodeos:
- Rough Stock Rodeo
- Ranch Rodeo
- Bulls and Beads Rodeo: On Saturday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m., featuring bull riding, saddle broncs, and bareback riding.
- Mutton Bustin’: A crowd favorite where young kids try to ride sheep!
- Entertainment:
- Westernaires Interpretive Indian Dancers, Whippers, and Trick & Fancy Ropers: Performing on Saturday, July 12, at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- Live music throughout the weekend (e.g., Windy Pines, Curtis Brothers, Dustin Devine, Derek Hall, Jimmy Lewis).
- Competitions:
- Volleyball Tourney
- Log Splitting
- Mining Competition
- Dog Agility
- 4-H Fashion Show
- Corn Hole Tourney
- Pickleball Tourney
- Redneck Relay
- Gilpin Gourmet (likely a cooking competition)
- 4-H Archery and Rocketry
- Other Activities:
- Pancake Breakfast (Sunday morning)
- Stick Horse Rodeo (for the little ones)
- Archery Tag
- Fiber and Fabric Arts exhibits.
