Colorado State Fair

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Discount expires at midnight on August 21st! 
Gate Pass is NOT VALID on Wednesday, August 27th.
Gate pass DOES NOT include carnival rides.  

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The MegaPass offers a hassle-free experience with 11 days of gate admission and unlimited access to carnival rides. Some specialty rides may be excluded and require a separate purchase. Specialty rides are excluded. Height and weight restrictions may apply.

Upon arrival, present your MegaPass to any ticket taker at our main gates on Mesa, Prairie, or Beulah Avenues for scanning. Then, head to the Carnival office to exchange your ticket for a wristband.

MegaPass Prices:
$160 when purchased from May 6 to August 21.
$200 when purchased from August 22 to August 28.
                     

State Fair Dates and Hours:
August 22 - September 1, 2025
Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday – Sunday and Labor Day 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Daily Fair Admission Prices:
Adults (13 & over) $15.00
Kids (5-12) $7.00
Kids 4 & under FREE (when accompanied by an adult, on grounds only)

Carnival Hours:
Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Friday – Sunday and Labor Day 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Carnival Discounts and Daily Prices:
Presale price daily all-day pass: $32.00. Available May 6-August 18. The price increases to $40 on August 22; after that, you must purchase them in the Carnival Area.
Wednesday, August 27: Pay One Price. Wednesday includes fair admission and an all-day ride band for just $15

Plan Your Visit! 

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Please note that if you select the Print at Home or Mobile Ticket Delivery option, your tickets will be emailed three days before the performance.

•    NOTE: Due to limited internet connections during high traffic times at the fair, we recommend printing your tickets or adding them to your mobile wallet before arriving. 

ABOUT THE BIG R ARENA:

•    This is an outdoor arena.
•    Sections A-G are general admission bench seating and are covered.
•    Sections H-P below the Box Seats are general admission bleachers that are not covered.
•    Box Seats are reserved, and a minimum of six seats must be purchased.
•    After the rodeo, patrons may leave the seating areas and move to the dirt arena for the concert.
•    Several concession stands serve food and beverages.

• All Sales Are Final - No Refunds

Plan Your Visit! 

Visit our FAQs Page! 

Please note that if you select the Print at Home or Mobile Ticket Delivery option, your tickets will be emailed three days before the performance.

•    NOTE: Due to limited internet connections during high traffic times at the fair, we recommend printing your tickets or adding them to your mobile wallet before arriving. 

ABOUT THE BIG R ARENA:

•    This is an outdoor arena.
•    Sections A-G are general admission bench seating and are covered.
•    Sections H-P below the Box Seats are general admission bleachers that are not covered.
•    Box Seats are reserved, and a minimum of six seats must be purchased.
•    After the rodeo, patrons may leave the seating areas and move to the dirt arena for the concert.
•    Several concession stands serve food and beverages.

• All Sales Are Final - No Refunds

Plan Your Visit! 

Visit our FAQs Page! 

Please note that if you select the Print at Home or Mobile Ticket Delivery option, your tickets will be emailed three days before the performance.

•    NOTE: Due to limited internet connections during high traffic times at the fair, we recommend printing your tickets or adding them to your mobile wallet before arriving. 

ABOUT THE BIG R ARENA:

•    This is an outdoor arena.
•    Sections A-G are general admission bench seating and are covered.
•    Sections H-P below the Box Seats are general admission bleachers that are not covered.
•    Box Seats are reserved, and a minimum of six seats must be purchased.
•    After the rodeo, patrons may leave the seating areas and move to the dirt arena for the concert.
•    Several concession stands serve food and beverages.

• All Sales Are Final - No Refunds

Plan Your Visit! 

Visit our FAQs Page! 

Please note that if you select the Print at Home or Mobile Ticket Delivery option, your tickets will be emailed three days before the performance.

Tickets for this rodeo DO NOT include gate admission, but gate admission for ages 13 and over can be purchased at a discount until midnight on August 21. Please note that event tickets purchased during the Fair (August 22- September 1) require fair admission to be purchased separately at full price. Kids age 12 and under are free on the fairgrounds when accompanied by an adult but require an event ticket for the rodeo.

•    NOTE: Due to limited internet connections during high traffic times at the fair, we recommend printing your tickets or adding them to your mobile wallet before arriving. 

ABOUT THE BIG R ARENA:

•    This is an outdoor arena.
•    Sections A-G are general admission bench seating and are covered.
•    Sections H-P below the Box Seats are general admission bleachers that are not covered.
•    Box Seats are reserved, and a minimum of six seats must be purchased.
•    After the rodeo, patrons may leave the seating areas and move to the dirt arena for the concert.
•    Several concession stands serve food and beverages.

• All Sales Are Final - No Refunds

Plan Your Visit! 

Visit our FAQs Page! 

Please note that if you select the Print at Home or Mobile Ticket Delivery option, your tickets will be emailed three days before the performance.

Tickets purchased between May 20 and midnight on August 21 include fair admission. Please note that event tickets purchased during the Fair (August 22- September 1) require fair admission to be purchased separately.  Kids ages two and under are free when accompanied by an adult, but they must sit on the adult's lap. 

•    NOTE: Due to limited internet connections during high traffic times at the fair, we recommend printing your tickets or adding them to your mobile wallet before arriving. 

• Doors for this event open 90 minutes prior to show time; to ensure a smooth entry and avoid long lines, we recommend arriving at the Fair at least 90 minutes before the show begins.

• All Sales Are Final - No Refunds

Plan Your Visit! 

Visit our FAQs Page! 

Please note that if you select the Print at Home or Mobile Ticket Delivery option, your tickets will be emailed three days before the performance.

HOW DOES THE PROMOTION WORK?
Lottery players who make the required purchase will receive one voucher, which will print out with the purchased Lottery tickets.
The player will redeem the voucher at coloradostatefair.com for a concert ticket.
Voucher redemption requires the player to provide a valid email address.
Concert tickets received via a voucher will include gate admission.
WHERE CAN LOTTERY PLAYERS MAKE THE QUALIFYING PURCHASE?
All Lottery locations will participate in this promotion, except the following:
Retailers: Player’s Cafe, Winner’s Corner, TuLotero USA, and Lucky Choice
Couriers: Jackpocket, TuLotero, Lottery.com and Lotto.com
WHAT IS THE QUALIFYING PURCHASE?
To receive a voucher, Lottery players must purchase $30 or more of one of the following Lottery products.
Powerball - with or without Power Play and/or Double Play
Mega Millions
Colorado Lotto+ - with or without Plus
Lucky for Life
ALL PURCHASES MUST BE ON ONE TICKET FOR THE VOUCHER TO PRINT
If you prefer not to purchase Lottery products, tickets are available for $52.00 at the Colorado State Fair Box Office.
Tickets purchased between June 9 and midnight on August 21 include fair admission. Please note that event tickets purchased during the Fair (August 22- September 1) require fair admission to be purchased separately. Kids ages two and under are free when accompanied by an adult, but they must sit on the adult's lap. 
NOTE: Due to limited internet connections during high traffic times at the fair, we recommend printing your tickets or adding them to your mobile wallet before arriving.
Doors open 90 minutes before show time; to ensure a smooth entry and avoid long lines, we recommend arriving at the Fair at least 90 minutes before the show begins.
This is a GENERAL ADMISSION SHOW and the floor is Standing Room Only
Sections  103 - 119 are elevated riser seating with metal chairs and no armrests.
Sections 201 - 221 are elevated mezzanine seating with contoured plastic chairs and armrests.
Several concession stands serve food and beverages.
All Sales Are Final - No Refunds

Plan Your Visit! 

Visit our FAQs Page!