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.

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Date And Time

Jul-12-2025 (Sat)
10:00 AM
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Jul-13-2025 (Sun)
04:00 PM
 

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