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2023 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo runs July 28 – Aug. 6
Posted on July 18, 2023 2023Fair and RodeoNews and Events
Are you still looking for one last taste of summer fun before the kids head back to school? Get your tickets now to the 2023 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, packed with fun for every member of your family.
Check out this year’s lineup and join us in just 10 days!
Kick-off concert: If you listen to Country music radio, you know Randy Houser! Houser will be kicking off the entertainment with an incredible concert experience featuring Chase Bryant at 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, in Castle Rock. Tickets start at just $25 and are on sale now. A lighted drone show will play between the two acts.
Farm to Table: A feast for your senses starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 30, with the much-anticipated return of the Farm to Table lunch at the Fairgrounds. This unique experience is far more than a chef-inspired meal. Dueling pianos play in the background as you sip mimosas and mingle with the farmers, vendors and chef who are responsible for the meal you’re about to enjoy. See this year’s menu and grab your tickets online now!
Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock Car Show: Stroll through a collection of hot rods and classic rides, and chat with the owners. This second annual event from noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30, is free to fairgoers.
Colorado Rib Challenge: Calling all BBQ lovers. Chefs from around the country come to Douglas County Saturday, July 29, for a day of competition and world-class cookin’. Learn more on the Fair & Rodeo webpage.
Family Fun: Throughout the entire Fair & Rodeo, enjoy classic and new carnival rides, games and entertainment for two full weekends! The kids will love our petting zoo, Top Hogs show, Discovery Ranch, Stick-Horse Rodeo, free pancake breakfast, and more! If you’re looking for a special experience for your child with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, check out the Exceptional Rodeo at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, which is free for fairgoers to attend.
The 2023 Fair & Rodeo wouldn’t be complete without the great Western tradition of PRCA Rodeo. Get up close as professional cowboys from every corner of the U.S. come together to rope, wrangle and hold on for 8 seconds. Tickets for the PRCA Rodeo weekend, Aug. 3 – 6, are on sale now. Get your tickets early. Prime-time rodeos tend to sell out.
Follow the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for information about additional exhibits and entertainment. Visit the Fair & Rodeo website for detailed information.
Ticketmaster is the official ticket vendor for the 2023 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo. Tickets purchased through other vendors or resellers are not valid for admission. Please purchase tickets directly online: https://www.douglascountyfairandrodeo.com/p/tickets.
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