Fair features rodeo, demolition derby, motocross, live country music dance and more

The Teller County Association of Fairs and Shows invites the public to “Come experience the entertainment, activities and attractions” at this year’s 2026 Teller County Fair.

Since 1921, the Teller County Fair remains an important part of the Pikes Peak region’s heritage. The 2026 fair offers an abundance of entertainment, activities and attractions to encourage participation opportunities for the entire community.

This year’s theme celebrates “250 Years of American Grit — the Teller County Way”, and is filled with a wide variety of activities, from July 24 through August 2. Throughout the 10-day fair, all types of livestock will be on display including: horses, fowl, rabbit, goats, sheep, swine, beef and even a few exotic animals such as yak.

Event attractions and entertainment include: Motocross ATV rodeo, pageants, demolition derby, mutton bustin’, bull riding minis & barrel racing, tough truck competition, horse and dog show, quilt show, fashion revue, ice cream social, family fun day, cowboy church, buyers’ dinner BBQ, 4-H animal auction, plus two live music / dance concerts featuring country music star Jax Jordening.

Entrance to the fair is free, with the exception of the add-on events: motocross, tough truck competition, demolition derby and rough stock rodeo.
The Teller County Fairgrounds are located on Teller 1, just west of Cripple Creek.

OPEN CLASS COMPETITION AND EXHIBITS

Attending your county fair supports your community’s efforts, which will be on display and eligible for award ribbons and premiums. The heritage of county fair traditions extend opportunities for the community to share creative endeavors, and it isn’t too late to prepare a project for entry into the open class exhibits; entry deadline runs right up to the first day of the fair.

Community members of all ages can compete as open class exhibitors and enter projects into a multitude of categories including sewing, quilts, canned goods, leatherwork, woodcraft, garden produce, baked goods, cake decorating, artwork, jewelry, beadwork, photography, crafts, plants and floral arrangements.

If a category doesn’t exist for a project, a new class will be created. Winners receive ribbons and premiums and move on to compete at the Colorado State Fair level.

For detailed Open Class entry categories and competition rules and deadlines, and for all other fair information go to the TCAFAS website at www.tcafas.org.