(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The 153rd Colorado State Fair returns to Pueblo on Friday, Aug. 22, with this year’s theme announced as ‘Growing the Tradition.’
Several concerts and events will take place at the fair, including performances by Cheap Trick, Cooper Alan, Lee Brice, Clay Walker, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Russell Dickerson, and Flo Rida—just to name a few. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on the official website.
Other event details, including the daily schedule and food vendors, will be announced at a later date. To check out the various competitions or to enter one yourself, click here.
EVENT DETAILS: 2025 Colorado State Fair
Dates: Aug. 22, 2025 – Sept. 1, 2025
Hours: Varying times noted below
Monday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Labor Day: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: 1001 Beulah Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81004
Ticket Prices: Varying prices noted below
Adult Gate Admission: (ages 13 & older) – $15
Kids (ages 5-12) – $7
Children 4 & under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult)
Other ticket details: Please note, when arriving at the fairgrounds without tickets, visit Gate 3 (Mesa Avenue), Gate 5 (Prairie Avenue), and Gate 9 (Beulah Avenue) to purchase fair admission.
The remaining gates are service only or require credentials and do not sell admission tickets.
Will call is located at Gate 5 on Prairie Ave.
Carnival Hours: Varying times noted below
Monday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. or later
Friday – Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. or later
Labor Day: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. or later
Carnival Prices: Varying prices noted below
Unlimited Ride Band*: $34 through Aug. 21, $42 starting Aug. 22
Mega Pass*: $162 through Aug. 21, $202 starting Aug. 22
Individual Credit: $1
*Some specialty rides not included
Transportation: Pueblo Transit courtesy shuttle
The shuttle will run from the City’s Main Street Parking Garage (110 South Main Street in downtown Pueblo) to the State Fair Gate 5 on Prairie Avenue.
Shuttles will run every 15 to 30 minutes
The shuttle and parking in the garage are FREE
Shuttle hours: Varying times noted below
Monday – Thursday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Labor Day: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Parking Information: Please note that parking is cash only.
Public parking is available in the Colorado State Fair South Lot, south of the fairgrounds between Mesa and Northern Avenues.
Parking prices: Varying prices noted below
Monday – Thursday: $5
Friday – Sunday: $10
Parking is also available in the Hangar Lot at 905 South Prairie Avenue. Enter heading south on Prairie Ave. between Small and Tulane Avenues.
Parking price: $15
Handicap access: Handicap parking and access to the fairgrounds is available from designated areas along Beulah & Arroyo Avenues.
Please be aware that the Arroyo gate is not open to the public.
Scootaround offers mobility rentals at Gate 5 (Prairie Ave). Make a reservation or find more information here.
For more information about the fair, click on the link above or call (719) 561-8484.
