The 98th annual Weld County Fair kicks off on July 27 and runs through July 31 at Island Grove Park in Greeley. Fair events include livestock shows, exhibit judging, a car show, hot air balloon lift, a BBQ, fair dance , and fiddle fest. All building are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. It is free admission and free parking!

98th Annual Weld County Fair Schedule

Wednesday, July 27 (Kickoff Day)

  • All day - Sandpile for fun - Center Oval
  • 7 a.m. - 4-H Horse Show Ranch Horse - Grandstand Arena
  • 9 a.m. Meat Goat Market & Breeding Show - Event Center

Thursday, July 28

  • All Day - Sandpile for fun - Center Oval
  • 7-10 a.m. - Weld County Farm Bureau Free Breakfast
  • 8 a.m. - Dairy Cattle Show - North Oval
  • 9 a.m. - Market and Breeding Sheep Show - Event Center
  • 1 p.m. - Dairy Heifer Sale - North Oval
  • 6 p.m. - Blow-n-Go Beef Showmanship - North Oval

Friday, July 29 (Noble Energy Senior Day)

  • All day - Sandpile for fun - Center Oval
  • 8 a.m. - Market Beef Show - North Oval
  • 9 a.m. - Poultry Showmanship - Event Center
  • 10 a.m. - Rabbit Showmanship - Event Center
  • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Special Events Celebrating Seniors - Pavilion
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Historic 1900's Admission fee of $1 to visit Centennial Village
  • 1 p.m. - Breeding Beer Show, following the Market Beef Show - North Oval
  • 1 p.m. - Flower/Horticulture Judging - Historic Bunkhouse
  • 4 p.m. - Weld County Swine Breeders Association Show - Exhibition Building
  • 5 p.m. - Open Team Roping - Grandstand Arena

Saturday, July 30 (University of Colorado Health Community Day)

  • All day - Sandpile for fun - Center Oval
  • 7-9 a.m. - Hot Air Balloons (Weather permitting) - Southeast Oval Grass Area
  • 8 a.m. - Market and Breeding Swine Show - Exhibition Building
  • 8 a.m. - Rabbit Show - Event Center
  • 9 a.m. - Poultry Show - Event Center
  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Historic 1900's Admission fee of $1 to visit Centennial Village
  • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Fiddle Fest - Pavilion
  • 10 a.m. - Garden Tractor Pull - Grandstand Arena
  • 5 p.m. - Open Team Roping - Grandstand Arena
  • 6 p.m. - Catch-It Program - North Oval
  • 8 p.m. - Midnight - Fair Dance - South Grand Stands

Sunday, July 31 (Anadarko Family Fun Day)

  • All day - Sandpile for fun - Center Oval
  • 8 a.m. - Cowboy Church (Sermon by Scott Brown) - Pavilion
  • 8 a.m. - Vette Fest 2016 Car Show - Corvettes West Car Club - South East Oval
  • 9 a.m. - All Around Large Animal Showmanship - North Oval
  • 9 a.m. - Rocket Fly Day - Dirt Parking Lot West of Centennial Village
  • 9 a.m. - Colorado Regulators at Weld County Fair - Grandstand Arena
  • 10 a.m. - Bucket Calf Show - North Oval
  • 10 a.m. - All Around Small Animal Showmanship - Event Center
  • 10:30 a.m. - Parade after Bucket Calf Show - Staging at Bunkhouse
  • 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m. - Fair BBQ Lunch - Pavilion
  • Noon - 5 p.m. - Historic 1900's Admission fee of $1 to visit Centennial Village
  • 1 p.m. - Awards Ceremony following BBQ - Pavilion

Monday, August 1st

  • All day - Sandpile for fun - Center Oval
  • 3 p.m. - Junior Livestock Sale - Event Center

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