Episode 43: Your favorite fair has a few new looks

01/08/2023 29 min Temporada 4 Episodio 43
Episode 43: Your favorite fair has a few new looks

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The Colorado State Fair is back for the 151st year.  It's a tradition in Southern Colorado and this year it runs August 25 – September 4, 2023.  The fair has all your favorites but also a lot of improvements.  The fair has added grass, trees and colored concrete. There is also a white canopy near the Prairie Entrance that is designed to be a movie canvas for LED lights.  There are $200,000 worth of LED lights, so it's not just a canopy it has its own show.    Some other favorites are the Governor’s Plate  that highlights Colorado’s diverse agricultural products and chefs.  There's also a Fine Arts Competition and Slopper Eating Contest.  There are dozens of Free attractions like the crowd favorite sandcastle.  Sandscapes will sculpt 150 tons of sand into a mountain of fun you don’t want to miss. Located near the Prairie Gate.    There are a lots of Deals & Discount Days:   Friday, Aug. 25, and Friday, Sept. 1  Senior Day: Free Admission for Seniors 60+. "$5 Til 5 Friday" Admission Will Be $5 Plus Every Food Stand Will Offer A $5 Item Until 5 p.m.Monday, Aug.  28. Monday, Sept. 4  CSU Pueblo Kids Day: Free Admission for Children 12 & UnderTuesday,  Aug. 29  Two Can Tuesday: Free Admission with a Donation Of Two Canned Food Items Wednesday, Aug. 30  One Price Wednesday:Includes Fair Admission, Ranch Rodeo, Ned Ledoux Concert, and a Carnival Ride WristbandThursday, Aug 31  Back to School Day: Free Fair Admission & $25 Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband with Student Voucher or Coupon     TICKET PRICES:Adult Gate Admission – $9 through August 24, $15 starting August 25Kids (ages 5-12) – $7Children 4 & under are FREE (when accompanied by an adult)FAIR HOURS:Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.Labor Day: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.CARNIVAL HOURS:Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m.-12 a.m.(midnight)Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. -12 a.m. (midnight)Labor Day: 11 a.m.-12 a.m.(midnight)Family Fun Zone Rides are open when the fair opens and close at 10 p.m. daily.  CARNIVAL PRICES: Unlimited Ride Band* – $32 through August 24, $40 starting August 25 Megapass* – $160 through August 24, $200 starting August 25 Individual Credit – $1*Some specialty rides not included  Tap here to see more about the concerts and other details of the fair.