Fair and Rodeo FAQs

Tickets are non-refundable. 

The ticket office and will-call are located at the west end of the grandstands. 

The grandstand entrances open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are general admission, and seating is first come, first served. Please plan to arrive early to get your preferred seating. 

Children under 3 are free admission. However, no strollers are allowed in the grandstands, and stroller parking is provided at the east end of the grandstands.

Parking is free on the west side of the Fairgrounds at the Eagle River Center Parking lots. 

Handicapped parking and seating are available. When you arrive at the fairgrounds, ask to be directed to handicapped parking at the east front gate. Ask to be directed to ADA seating at the ticket ramp. 

Of course, you should wear your favorite Western duds. The main stands are covered, but the bleachers on both the west and east ends are not. It is typically warm when the rodeo begins, but it cools down quickly when the sun goes down. A jacket or a blanket is recommended to keep warm. Colorado typically experiences a monsoonal weather pattern in July, which means afternoon rain showers. Lastly, as the sun sets in the west those with sun-sensitive eyes may be more comfortable wearing sunglasses. The rodeo goes on even if it rains, snows, or storms. 

The rodeo lasts approximately two hours, but it may go a little longer occasionally. On Friday and Saturday nights, a free concert starts immediately following the PRCA rodeo performance. Plan on sticking around for the fun. 

As much as we love our furry friends, dogs are NOT allowed at the rodeo. It is dangerous for your pet, as well as the rodeo animals. 

Please do not attempt to enter pens or go near the rodeo stock. These animals are not pets and can be temperamental.

Flying drones around the rodeo grounds is not allowed under any circumstances.

Professional photographers cannot take photos at the rodeo without prior permission, email fairrodeo@eaglecounty.us, or call 970-328-3646

No outside beverages, food, or alcohol are permitted. Glass containers, smoking, and vaping are prohibited in the fairgrounds area. Water stations are provided on the grounds.

Please do not bring lawn chairs. You can bring blankets and seat cushions. 

Numerous food vendors featuring a variety of cuisines are available just outside the grandstands. You can purchase food and bring it into the grandstands to enjoy while watching the rodeo.

Camping is not available for spectators and is reserved for contestants only.