Welcome to the 102nd Rio Blanco County Fair, and the Best Days of Summer, where tradition meets excitement! For over a century, this beloved annual event has brought together the people of Rio Blanco County and visitors from all around to celebrate the rich history and culture of our community.

This year's fair promises to be the best one yet, with a jam-packed schedule of events and activities that will appeal to all ages and interests. From the beauty of the livestock exhibits to the creativity of the arts and crafts displays, there's something for everyone at the Rio Blanco County Fair.

So come on down to the Rio Blanco County Fair and join in the fun! Meet old friends and make new ones and soak up the sights and sounds of our vibrant community. We can't wait to see you there! Best of Luck!

Schedule of Events

July 15, 2023

5:00 PM - All Open Entries, 4-H/FFA Entries, Horse Show, Talent Show, Booths, FFA Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo Entries, and Livestock Pen Requests are Due (Excluding Open Indoor Exhibits and Special Contests)

July 21, 2023

5:00 PM - Last Entries Due - A $10.00 late fee per entry will apply at Extension Office

July 22, 2023

9:00 AM -  4-H County Shoot-Off at Rangely Range

July 24, 2023

3:00 PM - Fashion Revue Clinic at Fairfield Center

5:00 PM
- Premier Exhibitor Test - 2 locations offered either location is open to 4-H/FFA
- livestock exhibitors

July 28, 2023

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Open Ranch Horse Show Check-In at Under Grandstands

9:00 AM - Finish Open Ranch Horse Show Outdoor Arena

3:00 PM - Fashion Revue Judging at Fairfield Center

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Cake Decorating Contest at Fairfield Center

5:00 PM - Fashion Revue Show at Fairfield Center

Following Horse Show: Team Roping Signup at Crowsnest/Bucking Chutes
Following Signup: Team Roping at Outdoor Arena

July 29, 2023

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Open Horse Show Check-In (4-H Showmanship, English, Western & Gymkhana) at Under Grandstands

8:30 AM: Open Horse Show, PeeWee & Lead Line Outdoor Arena

July 31, 2023

9:00 AM: 4-H Dog Show (photos to be taken immediately after show) at 4-H Building

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: 4-H General Projects Check-In, Interviews & Judging at Exhibit Hall 2 then 1

4:30 PM: Cat Show

August 1, 2023

9:00 AM - Supreme Sheep & Goat Award Interviews at 4-H Building

12:00 PM: All Market Livestock Must be Stalled at Livestock Barn

1:30 PM: All Livestock Exhibitors Meeting/Group Photo at 4-H Building

2:00 PM: Official Livestock Weigh-in & Exhibitor Check-in at Scales/Showring
Weigh-in Order: Beef, Sheep, Goat, Swine, Rabbit & Poultry

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Ultrasound Jackpot Contest - Entry and Scanning at Livestock Barn

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM: 4-H Reveal Party

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: 4-H Barnyard Olympics at Lawn

August 2, 2023

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Booth Assembly - Must be done within this timeframe at 4-H Building/ Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM: ALL OPEN INDOOR EXHIBITS ACCEPTED (4-H Closed) at Exhibit Hall 2

9:00 AM: Poultry Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open at Front Lawn, Tent

30 min following Show: Poultry Show - Livestock Sale Nomination and Sale Photos at Showring Table then Backdrop

12:00 PM or 30 minutes following Poultry Show
Rabbit Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open at 4-H Building

30 min following Show: Rabbit Show - Livestock Sale Nomination and Sale Photos at Showring Table then Backdrop

12:00 PM: All Breeding Animals Must Be Stalled at Livestock Barn

5:00 PM: Dairy Goat Show - Breeding & Open at 4-H Building

Upon Completion of the Dairy Goat Show: Market Goat Show - Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open at 4-H Building

30 min following Show: Market Goat Show - Livestock Sale Nomination and Sale Photos at Showring Table then Backdrop

8:00 PM: Lil' Buckaroo Entries Due at Extension Office

August 3, 2023

9:00 AM - Swine Show - Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, & Market at 4-H Building

30 min following Show: Swine Show - Livestock Sale Nomination and Sale Photos at Showring Table then Backdrop

10:00 AM: Indoor Open Exhibit Judging (Exhibit Hall Closed) at Exhibit Hall 1 & 2

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers BBQ & Woolgrowers Lamb Kabob at Lawn

1:30 PM: Sheep Lead Contest at 4-H Building

3:00 PM: Sheep Show - Showmanship, PeeWee Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open at 4-H Building

30 min following Show: Sheep Show - Livestock Sale Nomination and Sale Photos at Showring Table then Backdrop

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Exhibit Hall open for viewing (4-H & Open Exhibits) at Exhibit Hall 1 & 2

August 4, 2023

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Exhibit Hall open for viewing (4-H & Open Exhibits) at Exhibit Hall 1 & 2

9:00 AM: Dairy Cattle Show - Showmanship, Breeding & Open at 4-H Building

10:00 AM or 30 Minutes following the Dairy Show: Beef Show - Showmanship, Market, Breeding & Open at 4-H Building

30 min. folliwng Show: Beef Show-Livestock Sale Nomination and Sale Photos at Showring Table then Backdrop

2:00 PM: Talent Show Check-In at Grandstands

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Talent Show at Grandstands

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: 4-H/FFA Round Robin at 4-H Building

7:00 PM: Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo - Hosted by the FFA at Outdoor Arena

August 5, 2023

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Exhibit Hall open for viewing (4-H & Open Exhibits) at Exhibit Hall 1 & 2

9:30 AM: Cloverbud Show & Tell at Exhibit Hall 1

10:00 AM: Pet Rock & Rock Rolling Contest at Front Parking Lot

11:00 AM: Rabbit Chase at 4-H Building

12:00 PM: Buyers Luncheon at 4-H Building/Sale Arena

12:30 PM: Presale Awards & Activities at 4-H Building/Sale Arena

1:30 PM: 4-H/FFA Junior Livestock Sale at 4-H Builing/Sale Arena

2:00PM - 4:00 PM: Indoor Exhibits and Booths Released (4-H & Open Exhibits) at Exhibit Halls 1 & 2

Following End of Sale: Non-Sale Livestock Released at Livestock Barn

August 6, 2023

7:00 AM: Load Out Sale Animals at Livestock Barn

August 9, 2023

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Last Day to return 4-H State Fair qualifying projects to Meeker office at Extension Office

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: First Day to pick up indoor Premier Payouts Meeker (8am-4pm) and Rangely (Noon-5pm) Monday - Thursday at Both Extension Offices

August 12, 2023

5:30 PM: Parade of Champions Line Up at Rangely Firehall

6:00 PM: Parade Starts at Rangely Main Street

Following the Parade: Parade of Champions Reception at Elks Park

August 17, 2023

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Last Day to pick up Indoor Exhibitd & Indoor Premium Payouts Meeker (8am-4pm) and Rangely (Noon-5pm) Monday - Thursday at Both Extension Offices

Date: July 31-August 6, 2023

Location:
Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds,
700 Sulphur Creek Road,
Meeker, CO 81641.

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