Events

Archuleta County Fair


In 1951 our Fair’s Founding Father, Ray Macht, called a meeting of the local Extension Agent and other cattle ranchers. Their goal was to create an effective show place for registered cattle and to provide a forum for the 4-H animals the children in the county were raising. The Archuleta County Fair that they established celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 2001.
https://www.archuletacountyfair.com/

Objectives


Keeping the County Fair reflective of the county’s rich history, especially 4-H and Western Heritage, while accommodating growth by altering the Fair in size and activities.

Details


  • Who: Produced by the Archuleta County Fair Board, all volunteer, who are appointed by the County Commissioners
  • What: Archuleta County Fair
  • When: First weekend in August
  • Where: Pagosa Springs, Colorado - County Seat of Archuleta County, at the Archuleta County Fairgrounds, east of town

Attendance & Reach


  • Over 6,000 people enter our fair during the four days of nearly around-the-clock activities
  • Over 100 families are involved in the 4-H program annually
  • Over 700 entries are received in the open class exhibition
Families, retirees, ranchers, and trades-people all attend the fair for at least one event. The vast variety of activities enables us to draw an equally vast population for the duration of the fair.