at a glance...

 

Contact Information

Washington County Commissioners
150 Ash Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
Telephone: (970) 345-2701

2010 FAIR SCHEDULE

Fairboard

Fairground Information

FAIR BOOK

Fair Events

Adult Waiver

4-H Waiver

Agricultural Department

Beef Department

Booth Exhibits

Buck Jones Memorial Team Roping

Bucket Calves

Catch-It Contests

Cattle Fitting Contests

Concert Lineup

Dairy Department

4-H General and Consumer Sciences

Fashion Revue

Goat Department

Home Ec and Horticulture

Horse Department

Junior Livestock Sale

Livestock Record Books

Memorial and Herdsman Awards

Parade

Pedal Tractor Pull Contest

Rabbits and Poultry

Round Robin

Royalty

Rules and Regulations

School Department

Sheep Department

Shooting Sports

Swine Department

Ultrasound and Premier Exhibitor Contests

 2009 Livestock Sale and Buyers

Washington County Fairgrounds

 

  Washington County is the "Home of Colorado's First Home Owned Carnival" boasting a 42-foot-tall Ferris wheel that has been the focal point of fairgoers for years. Fairgoers can expect many other attractions at the Washington County fairgrounds such as a kiddie Ferris wheel, a small train with eight foot long cars that circle the fairgrounds, live ponies and much more.

Visit Akron during the county fair and enjoy the exhibits, rodeo, county events, food and, of course, the animals.

 

 

 

 

 August in Akron and the rest of Washington County turns thoughts to the annual Eastern Colorado Roundup. The Roundup features fun for all ages and sports 4-H youth projects, good hamburgers and cotton candy.Horse, swine, dairy cows, goats, rabbits, cattle, sheep and poultry all call the Washington County Fairgrounds home during the annual event.

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2011 Eastern Colorado Roundup or would like to see some of our sponsors, simply click here. 

Chris Cagle in Concert!

Rental Agreements

You may open these forms in PDF Format and print it. If you do not have Adobe PDF installed on your computer, you can download it now, for free.

RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR GRANDSTANDS, BOOTHS, MIDWAY, ARENA, HORSE STALLS

RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR RV OR CAMPER PARKING

 

What's New in 2010!

4-H throughout the ages

Ranch Rodeo

Learn more about 4-H

4-H began a century ago as an educational program for the nation's rural youth. Today, 4-H meets the needs of and engages young people in positive youth development experiences. These experiences are based on the idea that young people should be regarded as resources to be developed. 2002 marked the centennial of 4-H and a renewed commitment to helping shape youth and communities. In looking to the next century, 4-H further develops its programs and continues its motto of "Making the Best Better." For more information, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/