The 2024 La Plata County Fair lineup includes a wide range of highly-anticipated events including concerts, a demolition derby, 4H competitions, critters, rodeo, a talent show, games, good eats and whole lot more! Scroll down now to view entertainment lineup and start planning your visit today. Take a look at our full 2024 Event Schedule to see the a complete lineup of not-to-be-missed events.
2024 Entertainment & Special Attractions Lineup
Demolition Derby
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Gates open at 10am
Derby starts at 12 Noon
TICKET PRICES
$15 per person (all ages)
Limit, 6 tickets per person
LOCATION
Sky Ute Fairgrounds
115 Goddard Avenue
Ignacio, Colorado 81137
- Starting July 18, buy tickets at these locations:
- La Plata County Fairgrounds
- Durango Muffler
- Fender Menders
- Handlebar Motor Sports
- Lucky 7 Feed Store (Ignacio, Colorado)
- Casa Hermosa Furniture (Farmington, New Mexico).
- Download our 2024 Demolition Derby Rules, Regulations and Application Form (in PDF format).
- Contact Lynn at 970-769-3480 or by email.
Suzy Bogguss
Friday, August 9, 2024
Tim Sullivan 6:45pm,
Suzy Bogguss 8:00pm
- $30 General Admission (bring camp chairs)
- $45 Grandstand Reserved (bleacher style seating with protection from sun & rain)
- $65 VIP Reserved (in front of stage with no protection from sun & rain)
25th Street & Main Avenue
Durango, Colorado 81301
Sorry, tickets to this event are no longer available.
True West Roundup Rodeo
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
True Western Roundup celebrates the working ranch traditions of cowboys and cowgirls. We promote and preserve our western heritage in a family-friendly atmosphere and hope you enjoy our event.
- Rodeo starts at 6:30pm
- Rain or shine, we rodeo.
- La Plata County Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena
Sorry, tickets to this event are no longer available.
Talent Contest
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Watch local talent compete for prizes at the 2024 Talent Contest!
- Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Show begins at 7PM
- La Plata County Fairgrounds Patio
All proceeds benefit the La Plata County 4-H.
Fair Royalty
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Since 1949, the Fair Royalty program has been transforming lives. 2024 Queen Audrey Roderick has gained confidence, public speaking skills and new friendships. The Royalty program challenges participants and inspires courage and grace.
- August 6, 2024: Interviews
- August 8, 2024: Speeches
- August 10, 2024: Coronation
Open Class Food Preservation Competition
It’s that time of year again! You can start getting your 2024 La Plata County Fair projects ready.
How to Enter
- Click here to Preregister Online or
- Register in person on Wednesday, August 7, between 7:30am and 6pm in the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.
Family Dance
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Join us for this year’s Family Dance on the Patio at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
- 9pm to 12am
- $5 per person at the door
- La Plata County Fairgrounds Patio
Sponsored by the Credit Union of Colorado.
Open Class Beer & Wine Competition
Time to get brewing! Anyone can enter the Open-Class Beer & Wine competition at the 2024 La Plata County Fair.
How to Enter
- Click here to Preregister Online or
- Register in person on Wednesday, August 7, between 7:30am and 6pm in the La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall.
La Plata County 4-H -
BBQ Cook-Off
Saturday, August 10, 2024
- 12pm – 4pm
- Advance
- $12 – Adults
- $8 – 65+ & 7-
- At the Door
- $15 – Adults
- $10 – 65+ & 7-
- La Plata County Fairgrounds Baseball Fields
Download the BBQ Cook-Off Flyer PDF
Many thanks to our fine sponsors;
Basin Co-Op – Bread – Coca-Cola of Durango – Cowbelles – La Plata County Fairgrounds – La Plata County Senior Center – Serious Texas BBQ – Teds Rental & Trash Panda.
La Plata County 4-H -
Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, August 10, 2024
- Begins at 11am
- La Plata County Fairgrounds Baseball Fields
- Team Fee $60
- 6 Game Minimum
- $10 Bag Pile On
- $1 Airmail
