146th Arkansas Valley Fair

"The oldest continuous Fair in the State of Colorado"

Schedule:
Friday, July 7, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
5:00pm: Shooting Sports - Muzzleloading And .22

Saturday, July 8, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
8:00am: Shooting Sports - Shotgun, Air Rifle, Archery

Saturday, August 5, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
8:00am: District VI Cat And Dog Show - Dog Obedience Showmanship And Rally

Sunday, August 6, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
District VI Dog Show Rally

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
7:00pm: Fashion Revue & Talent Show - Grand Theater

Thursday, August 10, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
6:00pm: Barn/Exhibit Hall/Kitchen Clean-Up/Set-Up

Saturday, August 12, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
9:00am: Family Consumer Science & General Project Interview Judging - Enter Projects 30 Minutes Before Interview Time - 4-H Event Center Bldg.
11:00am: Cloverbud Fair - 4-H Event Center Building

Pre-Fair
10:00am: AVF Youth Rodeo - Grandstand Arena

Sunday, August 13, 2023
Pre-Fair
9:00am - 1:00pm: Entries For Crafts / Fine Arts & Photography - Exposition Building.
10:00am: AVF Youth Rodeo - Grandstand Arena
1:00pm - 6:00pm: Car Show - Railroad Park, Downtown Rocky Ford

Monday, August 14, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
8:00am: Horse Showmanship, Halter Classes, Riding
8:00am: Farm Mechanics Check In Before 5pm
8:00am: Barn Open To Bring Equipment Only.
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Swine Only May Arrive

Pre-Fair
5:00 To 8:00pm: Entries For Open Class Needlework - Roundhouse - Contact Pebble Pearl 719-980-9983
5:00 To 8:00pm: Entries For Crafts / Fine Arts & Photography - Exposition Building. No Entries Will Be Accepted After This Time.
7:00pm: AVF Open Jackpot Barrel Race Arena - Dayla Elliott 719-980-3365

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
All Market Animals Must Be On The Grounds Before Weigh-Ins Begin
8:00am: Barn Opens - Exhibitor Meeting Just Before Weigh-In Starts For Each Species
9:00am: Swine Weigh-In
11:00am: Goat And Sheep Weigh-In
2:00pm: Rabbit / Poultry Weigh-In
3:00pm: Beef Weigh-In
6:30pm: Swine Showmanship, Breeding, Market, Tiny Tots

Pre-Fair
7:30am - 9:30am: Entries For Open Class Needlework - Roundhouse - Contact Pebble Pearl 719-980-9983
No Entries Will Be Accepted After This Time.
11:00am - 7:00pm: Entries For Open Class Foods - Exposition Building
No Entries Will Be Accepted After This Time.
4:00pm - 7:00pm: Entries For Crops & Vegetables - Exposition Building
6:00pm: Ranch Sorting - Grandstand Arena Contact Josh Barratt 719-688-9105

Wednesday, August 16, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
8:30am: Dairy Goat Showmanship, Dairy Goats
3:00pm: Goat Showmanship, Breeding, Market. Tiny Tots
6:00pm: Sheep Showmanship, Breeding, Market, Tiny Tots

Silver Day
Crabtree, Inc.
Carnival Rides Open At 6:00pm
On The Midway. Wristbands $35.
6:45am: Wake-Up Breakfast - Gobin Building, Downtown Rocky Ford
7:00am: Expo Building Open For Exhibitors Setup
7:00am - 10:00am: Entries For Crops & Vegetables Will Be Accepted
10:00am - 10:00pm: Exposition Building Open - Crafts / Fine Arts/Open Class Foods And Crops On Display
11:00am: Judging Of Open Class Crops And Vegetables
11:00am: Silver King And Queen
Luncheon/Program - Gobin Building
Noon To Midnight: Beer Garden Open Under The Grandstand
Noon To Midnight: Beer Garden - Pavilion
Happy Hour, 5pm - 7pm
Jalapeño & Watermelon Eating Contests, 6pm - 7pm
Dj Rivas Music, 7pm - Midnight
1:00pm - 9:00pm: Open Class Needlework - Roundhouse
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Bingo - Bingo Building
7:00pm: Family Night - Grandstand Shaun Garrison, Christian Singer/Songwriter
8:30pm - Midnight Entertainment In The Beer Garden - Under The Grandstand, Country Music By Tommy V

Thursday, August 17, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
9:00am: Dairy Cattle Showmanship, Dairy Cattle
9:30am: Beef Show: Breeding, Bucket Calf, Market, Showmanship, Tiny Tots
2:00pm: Poultry Show: Showmanship, Tiny Tots
3:00pm: Rabbit Showmanship, Breeding, Market, Tiny Tots
6:30pm: Round Robin, Participants Report By 6:15pm

Kids Day
Crabtree, Inc.
Ride All You Want From 12 Noon To 6pm
$25 Wristband. Regular Admission $35 Each
Day Carnival Wristband, 12 Noon To Midnight
8:30am: For Tricycle Races Sign Up - Slab West Of Grandstand
9:00am: Tricycle Races - Slab West Of Grandstand
9:00am - 9:00pm: Open Class Needlework - Roundhouse
9:30am: Bike Races Sign Up - Infield
10:00am: Bike Races - Infield
10:00am - 2:00pm: Entries For Flower Show - Roundhouse
10:00am - 10:00pm: Exposition Building Open - Booths, Crafts / Fine Arts, Open Class Foods And Crops On Display
11:30am: Turtle Races - Slab West Of Grandstand
Noon To Midnight Beer Garden Pavilion
Happy Hour, 5pm - 7pm
Dj Rivas Music, 5pm - 7pm
Cascabel Band, 7:30pm - Midnight
Noon To Midnight: Beer Garden Open Under The Grandstand
12:30pm: Stick Horse Rodeo - Ages 1-6 - Slab West Of Grandstand
1:00pm: Sandbox Treasure Hunt - Ages 4-7 - East End Of Midway
2:00pm: Hula Hoop Contest - In Front Of Exposition Building
2:00pm: Junior Car Show - All Kids Ages 1-13 - Pavilion East End Of Midway
2:30pm: Flower Show Open Judging - Roundhouse
3:00pm: Baby Look-A-Like Contest - Pavilion - Sponsored By Kblj/Kthn
3:30pm: Baby Crawling Contest - Pavilion - Sponsored By Kblj/Kthn
4:00pm: Kids’ Talent Show - Pavilion
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Bingo - Bingo Building
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Registration For Horse Race Meet - Race Office Or Call 719-316-1004 6-8:00pm: Only
7:00pm: Figure 8 Jump Start Races - Grandstand Arena - Calcutta, 6pm
7:00pm - Midnight: Entertainment In The Beer Garden Under The Grandstand Country Music By Tommy V

Friday, August 18, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
8:00am: Barn Opens
10:00am: Sale Order Posted
10:00am: Parade Of Champions In Fair Parade
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Buyers Dinner
6:00pm: Fat Stock Sale / Foods Sale

Parade Day
Crabtree, Inc.
Ride All You Want 11:00am - Midnight
$35 Wristband
10:00am: Av Fair Grand Parade - Downtown Main Street
11:00am - 10:00pm: Exposition
Building Open - Booths, Crafts / Fine Arts, Open Class Foods And Crops On Display
11:00am: AVF Queen’S & Mayor’s
Luncheon - By Invitation Only
Noon - Midnight: Beer Garden - Pavilion
Dj Rivas Music, 1pm - 7pm
Happy Hour, 5pm - 7pm
Noon - Midnight: Beer Garden Open Under The Grandstand
1:00pm: Grand Entry, Mini Bronc Ranch Bronc Riding, Horse Races, Calcutta - Grandstand Arena And Track
1:00pm - 9:00pm: Flower Show, Open Class Needlework Exhibits - Roundhouse
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Bingo - Bingo Building
5:30pm: 14Th Annual Horsebite Mutton Bustin’ - Limited To 25 Contestants - Grandstand Arena
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Registration For Horse Race Meet - Race Office Or Call 719-316-1004 6-8:00pm: Only
7:00pm: AVF Rodeo (Cpra) - Grandstand Arena Followed By Concert Kenny Feidler And The Cowboy Killers
7:00pm - Midnight: Entertainment In The Beer Garden Under The Grandstand Country Music By Tommy V
7:00pm - Midnight: Entertainment - Beer Garden Pavilion, Featuring The Bluntful Band Sponsor: Danny Boy Foundation

Saturday, August 19, 2023
4-H And FFA Program
7:00am: Barn Opens
8:00am - 11:00am: Release All Animals - You Must Clean Your Pen Area And Tear Down Your Pen!

Watermelon Day
Crabtree, Inc.
Ride All You Want 1:00pm - 6:00pm
$30 Wristband. Regular Admission $35.00
Carnival Wristband 1:00pm - Midnight
6:30am: Race Registration - RFJSHS Melon Field Track
7:00am: 2 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon - Start At Rfjshs Melon Field
8:00am: Rodeo Slack - Arena
9:00am - 9:00pm: Flower Show And Needlework - Roundhouse
10:00am - 10:00pm: Exposition
Building Open - Booths, Crafts / Fine Arts, Open Class Foods And Crops On Display
10:00am: Carved Watermelon Contest - In Front Of Roundhouse
10:30am: Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest - Near 4-H Event Center
11:00am: Open Watermelon Pile - In Front Of 4-H Event Center
Noon - Midnight: Beer Garden - Pavilion
Ark Valley Baggers Cornhole
Tournament - 12pm - 5pm
Dj Rivas Music, 1pm - 7pm
Happy Hour, 5pm - 7pm
Noon To Midnight Beer Garden Open Under The Grandstand
12:30pm: Grand Entry, 2024 AVF Queen Coronation
1:00pm: AVF Rodeo (Cpra), Horse Races & Calcutta - Grandstand Arena
1:00pm - 10:00pm: Bingo - Bingo Building
7:00pm - Midnight Entertainment - Beer Garden Pavilion, Featuring Los Amantes Del Norte
7:30pm: Demolition Derby, Arena
Calcutta At 6:30pm
8:30pm - Midnight Beer Garden Under The Grandstand Country Music By Tommy V

Sunday, August 20, 2023
Family Day
8:00am - Noon: Exposition Building Closed - Vendor Teardown
12:30pm: Lego Contest - Bingo Building
1:00pm: To Pick Up Entries - Fine Arts, Crafts
3:00pm: Photography, Foods, Crops From Expo Building - Needlework, Flower Entries From Roundhouse

Date: August 12 - 20, 2023

Location: Arkansas Valley Fairgrounds - 800 North 9th Street Rocky Ford, CO 81067

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