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120 Free Things to Do at the Fair

The 2026 Arapahoe County Fair runs from July 23 through July 26, and there's so much to do during the 4 days! In honor of our 120th Anniversary, we've put together 120 FREE things to do on the fairgrounds, with the purchase of a fairgrounds ticket which you can get: HERE

Check the FULL EVENT SCHEDULE to find out when these fun, free activities are taking place.
  1. Get your advanced ticket and a receive a free cooling towel on opening day of the Fair – Thursday, July 23rd
  2. Ride unlimited carnival rides until your head spins
  3. Look up and experience the nighttime drone light show (NEW! – Friday and Saturday night)
  4. Take a selfie at the top of the Ferris Wheel
  5. Laugh along with the crowd at the ShenaniGuns Wild West Show (NEW)
  6. Cheer on cowboys at the rodeo (Saturday & Sunday)
  7. Hear the engines roar at the tractor pulls (Friday-Sunday)
  8. Watch BMX riders launch and flip through the air
  9. Get up close with exotic birds in the Raptor Events Avian show
  10. Feel the heat of Polynesian fire dancing (Friday night)
  11. Pet goats, sheep, and friendly animals at the Petting Zoo
  12. Stop by sponsor booths for free giveaways and interactive activities
  13. Step into the silent disco and move to your own beat
  14. Laugh along with Wildman Phil’s animal antics
  15. Root for competitors in livestock events
  16. See 4-H kids compete and celebrate wins
  17. Race in hobby horse competitions in Heritage Hall
  18. Watch judges make tough calls in 4H competitions
  19. Cheer for brave kids in mutton bustin’
  20. Join in on live line dance lessons with Two Left Boots
  21. Park for free and start the day easy
  22. Snap photos all over the fairgrounds at one of our Photo Ops!
  23. Walk under glowing carnival lights
  24. Enter a knitting or crocheting challenge
  25. Visit and photograph the new 120th community mural (NEW!)
  26. Get soapy at the Foam Party (Sunday 1-5pm)
  27. Cheer along as Top Hogs perform tricks for the crowds
  28. Test your knowledge in Heritage Hall’s Trivia Contest
  29. Be awed by the Amazing Foot Archer on the Main Stage
  30. Enjoy a sunset over the Fairgrounds Windmill
  31. See how far you can spit a Pumpkin Seed
  32. Slip and Slide down the Water Slide (Saturday)
  33. Hit the target at Axe Throwing
  34. Challenge yourself to a friendly duel at Gel Blasters
  35. Friendly Competition and Team spirit at the Junior Sports game
  36. Hands on inquiry activities with Ocean First Institute
  37. Showcase your dexterity in the Longest Potato Peel contest
  38. Celebrate Veterans at the Quilts of Valor ceremony on Sunday morning
  39. Demonstrations with Denver Shaolin Kung-Fu Tai Chi Institute
  40. Grab your team and enter into the speed Jigsaw Puzzle contest
  41. Step right up and watch Circus Man perform (NEW)
  42. Sing the national anthem along with the crowd at the Rodeo (Saturday/Sunday)
  43. Window shop at the Vendor Marketplace
  44. Follow your nose to Foodie Fairway
  45. Clickety Clack and Clap along with Spoon Man
  46. See who wore it better at the Livestock Costume Contest
  47. Yes, Queen (and Princess)! Find a member of the Arapahoe Rodeo Royalty Association and grab a picture
  48. Race to the finish line at the Remote Control Race Track (Friday only- NEW)
  49. Pedal to the medal on the Trike Race Track (Friday- NEW)
  50. Support youth performances at the Art from Ashes Poetry on the Main Stage
  51. Take your water bottle to a free refill station and stay hydrated
  52. Enjoy the free AC and browse the public art submissions
  53. Enter the Honey Bucket porta potty selfie challenge
  54. Build a castle with life size building blocks
  55. Find your 120th Arapahoe County Fair anniversary sticker
  56. Grab your map and plan your day at the information booth
  57. Count your gems at the life size Mancala
  58. Grab a friend and three in a row at Tic Tac Toe
  59. Cool off by walking through the misting tents located throughout the Fairgrounds
  60. Feel the rush in the Nascar Simulator (Friday)
  61. Listen to some original music from R B Acoustic
  62. Join a hootenanny at the Rootin Tootin Band set
  63. Jam with all the electrifying live bands at the Main Stage
  64. Touch a tractor at the Potestio Brothers set-up
  65. Feel the rhythm, celebrate the culture with Ballet Folklorico
  66. Walk the line with Colorado Department of Transportation
  67. Test your strength at the US Army Booth
  68. Enjoy mesmerizing magic with Magician Ricardo
  69. Witness the fast talking 4H Livestock Auction down at the Covered Arena
  70. Thrill seekers unite to watch the adrenaline pumping acts of the Globe of Death
  71. Low battery? Charge up your phone in the carnival
  72. Rest your feet at the carnival midway shade stations
  73. Enjoy the soul jazz sounds of the community Denver Municipal Band
  74. Share your Fair memories on social media #ArapCoFair
  75. Twist your own rope in Heritage Hall
  76. Weave an Ojo de Dios.
  77. Create colorful tissue paper flowers.
  78. Design bead butterflies and dragonflies.
  79. String your own bead creations.
  80. Craft a bracelet.
  81. Knot a macramé key chain.
  82. Assemble a yarn person.
  83. Build a yarn horse.
  84. Sew a quilt block for a veteran with Smoky Hill Quilters.
  85. Piece a quilt in a speed challenge with Diane Henderson.
  86. Stitch a duck on a treadle sewing machine with Shawn Wamsley.
  87. Create a quilt block on an antique crank sewing machine with Jan Weber.
  88. Shape fibers with needle felting and rug braiding with the Rocky Mountain Rug Braiders Guild.
  89. Explore the wildlife of the Wild West with Aurora Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces.
  90. Discover life on the Plains before European contact with the Plains Conservation Center / Denver Botanic Gardens.
  91. Meet the alpacas with LaZyB Acres Alpacas.
  92. Learn the basics of beekeeping with Colorado Eastern Beekeepers.
  93. Craft dinosaur-themed creations with Dinosaur Ridge.
  94. Prepare for emergencies with companion animals with Arapahoe County Animal Services.
  95. Test your knowledge in the agriculture trivia barn with the Colorado Farm Bureau.
  96. Experience hands-on agriculture activities with Agriculture in the Classroom.
  97. Play Spinner Cow trivia with the Colorado Beef Council.
  98. Explore agritourism with the I-70 Corridor Chamber of Commerce.
  99. Step back in time with 1800s farm fun at the Littleton Museum.
  100. Create crafts with the Museo de las Americas.
  101. Grow your gardening knowledge with Tagawa Gardens.
  102. Ask a gardener your plant questions with CSU Master Gardeners.
  103. Watch a model railroad display in action with SLICK-X Model RR.
  104. Try backyard bass fishing with Cherry Creek State Park.
  105. Learn about beef production with Mile-High Cattlewomen.
  106. Observe a spinning demonstration with Margaret Charlton.
  107. Create with weaving, spinning, knitting, and yarn activities with the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild.
  108. Play with old-fashioned fun at 17 Mile House.
  109. Explore the riparian water table with the West Arapahoe Conservation District.
  110. Discover fascinating bee knowledge with the 17 Mile House beekeeper.
  111. Interact with animal activities with Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.
  112. Weave lace with the Rocky Mountain Lace Making Guild.
  113. Pan for gold with the Gold Prospectors of the Rockies.
  114. Stitch while learning to knit and crochet with Denise Brokaw.
  115. Dye materials using natural techniques with Byers High School.
  116. Experiment with interactive groundwater models with the Cherry Creek Watershed Partners.
  117. Explore award-winning creations in Culinary Arts baking.
  118. Appreciate beautifully crafted pies and tarts in Culinary Arts.
  119. Fly a toy drone in Heritage Hall with the Civil Air Patrol
  120. Learn about water conservation with Aurora Water
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