Adams County Fair Schedule: July 31–Aug. 4

Posted on: July 15, 2024

We’re two weeks out from the Adams County Fair! Don’t miss out on a variety of great activities for all ages July 31-Aug. 4 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.

United Power Grandstand Events
Wednesday, July 31

Free concert featuring Nate Smith with Kassi Ashton, presented by Your Front Range Toyota Stores, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Professional Bull Riding, 5 p.m.
Concert featuring Craig Morgan with Jon Langston presented by Brannan Aggregate, 8 p.m. $4 from each ticket will be donated to the Adams County 4-H scholarship program.

Friday, Aug. 2

Demolition Derby presented by JFW Corp., 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3

NSPA Truck Pull presented by Guzman Energy, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 4 – Dia de La Familia

Charreada, 5 p.m.
Concert featuring Banda Los Sebastianes, 8 p.m.

Senior Day – Thursday, Aug. 1
Senior Day at the fair begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, in the Waymire Dome. Guests 55+ can indulge in a farm-to-table lunch, experience the fair, and enjoy a line-up of events especially for them. No registration is required.

Kids Day – Friday, Aug. 2
Join us for Kids Day at the fair on Friday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Discounted carnival armbands are available for purchase until 3 p.m. (valid until 4 p.m.). Hang out with your favorite home team mascots, including Rocky, Bernie, and Dinger, and advantage of the free Water World Kids Zone.

Budweiser Entertainment Stage

View the full schedule.

Contests and Competitions

4-H Shows and Competitions
Open Class Competitions
Cornhole Competition – Saturday, Aug. 3. Register with a partner and join us for cornhole in the park, presented by TBK Bank. The competition begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds benefit A Precious Child.

Free Off-Site Shuttle Service and Parking
A free shuttle service to and from the fair is offered Thursday-Sunday at the following locations:

Prairie View High School, 12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson
Shadow Ridge Middle School, 12551 Holly St., Thornton
Riverdale Ridge High School, 13380 Yosemite St., Thornton
- Wednesday: 5-11 p.m.
- Thursday: 3 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Friday: 3 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Saturday: 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

For more information, visit adamscountyfair.com.

Group photo of 2023 Adams County Scholarship Fund winners

Posted on: June 8, 2023

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac

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Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.

Posted on: May 31, 2023

I Voted Sticker Design Contest Winners Announced

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Adams County Veterans Memorial Sign Program

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Posted on: May 24, 2023

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the York St. Phase 1 and Pedestrian Underpass Public Art Installation Project

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Posted on: May 16, 2023