Admission

The Fair is the best bargain of the summer!

Daily admission ($25; $20 Early Bird tickets available until July 1) includes unlimited carnival rides, free parking, fireworks (weather and fire restrictions permitting) , rodeos, concerts, petting farm, Canine Stars Stunt Show, 4-H exhibits, Public Competitions, Kids Corral activity area, and more! Click here to see more events included with General Admission Tickets

Children under 36" receive free admission to enter the fair and children over 36" must purchase a ticket. Children 37" - 42" have limited rides available and some require an adult to accompany them on the ride. Children under 36" will not be allowed to ride carnival rides, but can enjoy the Heritage Hall, Petting Farm and Kids Corral for no charge.

*General Admission tickets are single-use only and can be used for one day of entry only, July 27-30. You will need to purchase a separate ticket if you want to attend additional days at the Fair.

*Midway Arcade Games, Pours on the Plains (Craft Brew Festival), and Boots Not Suits Fair Kick-Off Dinner tickets are sold separately. Mutton Bustin' is free to watch, but there is a cost ($15) to participate. Mutton Bustin' participants can register on-site.

TIME: 2023 Arapahoe County Fair Hours*
July 27, 2023; 4 p.m.-Midnight
July 28, 2023; 4 p.m.-Midnight
July 29, 2023; 11 a.m.-Midnight
July 30, 2023; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

*Gates close at 11 p.m. on July 27-29th and 9 p.m. on July 30th

Important note: Fair tickets are non-refundable, and the event is held rain or shine. Saturday is the busiest day of the Fair and attendees should know that gates and parking lots may close if capacity limits are reached. No refunds are issued for capacity closures.