Looking back on the experience, it's hard to describe the announcer's attitude, so I'll just give…read morean example. At one point, the announcer asked if people were visiting from another country, then who was visiting from another state--show of hands. Then he asks who is from California for the crowd to boo. I thought it was pretty weird and uncomfortable. (It wasn't just this one moment.) This isn't a turn off for everyone, so you may have a great experience. This is not an event where everyone is welcome--Not even all Americans. For me, it was jarring to see people who claim to love America being so at ease with hating so many Americans. I gave it two stars (rather than one), because it was otherwise a fun show. Mutton busting is amazing. Great performers and competitors showcasing Western culture, marred by an announcer wanting to show off his prejudices.

This was such a fun nite at the Granby rodeo - lots of laughs, excellent show + good food!read more

This county fair is a joke and is the punctuation to the fact that Boulder County is pretending to…read morestill have any roots to its heritage. 2023 was an epic failure in management, promotion, and events. It's clear the county government and commissioners have a progressive agenda that doesn't include agriculture or traditional American events. The lack of organization and support is clear - not even the carnival operator bothered to show up. Have you ever seen a fair without a carnival?

After a four year hiatus I made it back for this fun and free fair. The police had one of the…read morenearby large streets closed to through traffic so I had lots of time to build anticipation and dream up what amazingly delicious foods would be served. This time I took in some new activities, in particular the demolition derby. While the fair itself is free to enter this special event was $20 per adult ($10 each child). I was hesitant to spend the money on this event but I can now confidently share that I'm so glad I did. The stands were hot, the announcer and cars were loud, the dirt was splashing into the audience and I was at the edge of my seat during much of this action packed adventure (it ran from 5:30-7:45pm). We cheered, we gasped, and most of all we smiled. There were brief intermissions between matches that gave us time to stretch our legs, check out the huge and scary rides, and note which food vendors had the longest lines (the bbq by far had the most traffic). Another activity I enjoyed at the fair was the rescued pit bull showcase. They did amazing jumping feats and were just so darn cute. One even escaped following her performance (she was quickly corralled back). So beautiful to see this group of people showing so much care and compassion for these lovely creatures. I'll definitely re-visit the fair next year and will drag whomever I'm with on one of those tall and death defeating rides for sure!