by The 91st annual Elbert County Fair is set to bring nine days of excitement, tradition, and community spirit to Kiowa from July 26 through August 3. Held at the Elbert County Fairgrounds (95 Ute Ave.), this year’s fair promises to be bigger than ever with live music, youth showcases, livestock competitions, thrilling rodeo events, and more.
Fair Board President Tammi Schneider said last year’s fair drew record-breaking attendance and hopes for an even better turnout this year. “We want the community to come, and we want the county and the surrounding areas to enjoy our fair as well,” Schneider said.
The fair highlights Elbert County’s thriving 4-H programs, with livestock shows, showmanship contests, and the Junior Livestock Auction giving local youth a platform to shine. “This is where we get to highlight and let the kids take center stage,” Schneider added.
Festivities kick off a day early on July 25 with the ticketed Sips & Spurs: A Cowgirl’s Night Out, featuring curated cocktails and a fashion show to benefit the Elbert County Fair Foundation.
Opening Day Highlights (July 26):
- Mountain States Highland Cattle Show
- Centennial Farms and Ranches Banquet (ticketed)
- Walker Williams Band concert
- Young Guns Rodeo
- Fireworks show, a rare treat for Elbert County
Family Favorites Return:
- The horse pull event on August 1 draws a “mega-attended” crowd
- August 2 includes the Junior Livestock Auction, a free Kiddie Corral with face painting, rides, a bubble tower, bouncy house, giant slide, and trackless train
- Bulls, Broncos, and Buckaroos Rodeo (free entry)
- Country legends BlackHawk will perform a ticketed concert at 8 p.m. on August 2
Closing Day (August 3):
- Cowboy Church hosted by the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys at 8 a.m.
- Elbert County Fair Parade through downtown Kiowa at 11 a.m.
Now in its 91st year, the Elbert County Fair continues to be a cornerstone of rural tradition, youth development, and community connection. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
