La Plata County Fair

08/29/2026

County fair may be over but the Colorado State Fair is just beginning and our local competitors are bringing home some big wins!

Congratulations to Karley Jefcoat and Chief who won the title of Champion Duroc Market Hog!

08/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the last event of the 2026 La Plata County Fair!

Organizer says she hopes to grow event in its new locale

08/14/2026

08/13/2026

Under a bright sun and smoky skies, the La Plata County Fair drew people in from near and far this week, each with their own hopes and ambitions for the festival.

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08/10/2026

💥Get ready for one of the loudest, wildest, and most action-packed events of 2026 La Plata County Fair- the Demolition Derby at Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio, Colorado!💥

🏁Bring your family and friends and experience the crunching metal, roaring engines, and nonstop excitement that makes the Demolition Derby a fair favorite year after year!

08/09/2026

Don't miss out on the last activities of the La Plata County Fair held at the La Plata County Fairgrounds and Event Center!

Sunday, August 9

8:00 a.m. – Cowboy Church, Pavilion
8:00 a.m. – Sold Animals Loaded
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Exhibits Open to the Public
11:00 a.m. – 4-H/FFA Catch-it Contest
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Payment of Premiums
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Exhibits Released in all Departments
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Booths Taken Down
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Poultry and Rabbit Exhibits Released
1:00 p.m. – Animals Released

Saturday, August 15

4:00 p.m. – **Demolition Derby, gates open at 2:00 p.m. Held at the Sky Ute Fairgrounds, 115 Goddard Avenue
Ignacio, Colorado. - You can purchase tickets at the fair, located in the Extension Office. $15 each, cash or check only.

08/08/2026

The Extension Office will be open today, Saturday, 8/8 until 6PM. After that, back to normal M-F hours. Thank you!

08/08/2026

How about these awesome creatures in their coolest costumes! I don't know about you but we can't stop grinning at the cuteness! Thank you to all who participated!