El Paso County Fair
Come on out to the El Paso County Fair — a whole week packed full of fun entertainment, fair rides, food, live music, and thrilling competitions sure to entertain the whole family.
Responsible for over a century's worth of family memories, the El Paso County Fair is one of Colorado Springs' signature summer events and is not to be missed.
In addition to standard fair attractions, such as carnival concessions, thrill rides and games, the Fair also features an exciting lineup of special events and evening activities sure to delight guests of all ages. Try your hand at corn hole, watch the 2024 auto races and demolition derby, catch the rodeo, laser light show, and much more at the 118th annual El Paso County Fair.
2023 Dates, Times & Cost
Check back soon for 2024 updates!
Event Dates & Times
- Saturday, July 15: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 16: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Monday, July 17: Noon - 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 18: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 19: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 20: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 21: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 22: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location
El Paso County Fair and Events Complex, 355 10th Street, Calhan, CO
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Cost
General Admission
See below for general admission pricing for the 2023 El Paso County Fair. NOTE: Special events and evening entertainment — including auto races, the rodeo, laser light show and demolition derby — are not included in general admission. Click here for complete pricing and to purchase tickets.
- $8 Adult Day Pass
- $27 Adult Season Pass
- $6 Senior Day Pass (Ages 55+)
- $17 Senior Season Pass (Ages 55+)
- $4 Youth Day Pass (Ages 3-12)
- $ 17 Youth Season Pass (Ages 3-12)
- $70 Golden Ticket — Provides entry to all days of the fair as well as all evening entertainment
2023 Theme Days
Saturday, July 15 | Military Appreciation Day
Free General Admission for Active Duty & Veteran Military and Dependent Family.
Sunday, July 16 | Western Heritage Day
Monday, July 17 | El Paso County Day
Free General Admission!
Tuesday, July 18 | Senior Day
Guests ages 55+ enjoy $3 admission, free brunch at 11:00 a.m. and a free slice of pie at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19 | Dollar Day
General Admission only $1.00.
Thursday, July 20 | Presenting Sponsor Day
$4 Admission, $4 Beer Garden, and $4 Deals.
Friday, July 21 | Agriculture Day
Saturday, July 22 | First Responders Heroes Day
$1 off General Admission for all First Responders.
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2023 Ticketed Events
Add to the excitement of your fair experience by enjoying one — or several — of these special events. The events listed below are ticketed and are not including in General Admission.
Auto Races | Saturday, July 15 & Monday, July 17 | 6:00 p.m.
Cheer on drivers as they whip around a dirt track in one of the El Paso County Fair's most beloved events. Hang around after each race for a live concert, including a performance by hit country artist Curtis Grimes on July 15.
CPRA Rodeo | Sunday, July 16 | 3:00 p.m.
Watch competitors of all ages participate in bareback riding, mutton busting, steer riding, tie-down roping and other exciting rodeo events. Stick around after the rodeo for a free concert at 6:00 p.m. featuring WestRock.
Laser Light Show | Friday, July 21 | 9:00 p.m.
A brand new event to the El Paso County Fair, be amazed as multicolored lasers fill the skies above the fairgrounds, choreographed to a country-themed playlist to create a memorable spectacle. TIP: Get there early and enjoy a free concert beginning at 7:00 p.m.!
