Since 1921, the Teller County Fair has been an important part of the mountain community’s heritage and the 2025 fair offers an abundance of activities and events to include the entire county’s participation.

There is something for everyone at this year’s fair, filled with a wide variety of activities including: fireworks show, motocross ATV rodeo, pageants, mutton bustin,’ rough stock rodeo, mini bulls, tough truck competition, demolition derby, horse and dog show, quilt show, fashion revue, ice cream social, family fun day, cowboy church, buyers’ dinner BBQ, 4-H animal auction, and live music and dance concerts featuring country music star Jax Jordening.

Throughout the week, all types of livestock will be on display and judged including: horses, fowl, rabbit, goats, sheep, swine, beef and a few of the more exotic animals.

Entrance to the fair is free, with the exception of the add-on events: Motocross, tough truck competition, demolition derby and rough stock rodeo. Adults $10, Children 5-12 $5 (Ages 5 and under are free).

The Teller County Fairgrounds are located on Teller 1, just west of Cripple Creek.

Open class competition and exhibitsThe heritage of county fair traditions extend opportunities for the community to share creative endeavors and it isn’t too late to prepare a project for entry into the Open Class exhibits. Entry deadline runs right up to the first day of the fair.

Community members of all ages can compete as open class exhibitors and enter projects into a multitude of categories including sewing, quilts, canned goods, leatherwork, woodcraft, garden produce, baked goods, cake decorating, artwork, jewelry, beadwork, photography, crafts, plants and floral arrangements.

If a category doesn’t exist for a project someone may wish to enter, a new class will be created. Winners receive ribbons and premiums and move on to compete at the Colorado State Fair level.

For detailed open class entry categories and competition rules and deadlines, and for all other fair information go to the TCAFAS website at www.tcafas.org.

About TCAFASThe Teller County Association of Fairs and Shows is a not-for-profit organization serving the Teller County community. TCAFAS provides wholesome entertainment in a safe and family-oriented environment while providing education on agriculture and its importance.

The mission statement says in part “We provide an opportunity for youth organizations, community members, and the general public to exhibit their talents in heritage and culinary arts, livestock, technology, and other projects.

“TCAFAS promotes teamwork among adults and youth by assisting other community organizations with events thus bringing the community together as a whole.”

Teller County 4-HAccording fair organizer Terri Snare, “4-H grows from the roots up” and relates to the legacy you leave. Many 4-H kids are second, third and even fourth generation participants.

This year’s fair theme is “from the roots up” focusing on the growth and values instilled from kids involvement in 4-H.

The Teller County 4-H community connects kids of all backgrounds and beliefs to provide experiences where young people learn by doing through projects and programs.

4-H is America’s largest youth development organization and is administered through the Colorado Cooperative Extension as part of the community of over 100 public universities across the nation.

Each year, through life-changing 4-H programs, nearly six million kids and teens are empowered to learn leadership skills and develop their abilities to be resilient, adaptable and ready for work and life.

There are numerous 4-H programs for children’s involvement to learn new skills, or to further develop interests and opportunities in areas including: Animal Husbandry, Livestock (raising and showmanship), Dog Training and Behavior, Shooting Sports, Sewing, Cooking, Agriculture, Career Development, Talents such as art and music, Service Learning, and much, much more!

For more information about Teller County specific 4-H children’s programs with regards to opportunities, enrollment and involvement, go to the Teller County Extension website at: https://teller.extension.colostate.edu/4-h/ or call 719-686-5425 or go to: https://colorado.4honline.com (Please contact Darian Founds at the Extension office before enrolling).

The Extension Office is located at 11115 West Hwy 24, Unit C in Divide, Colo.