Tag: Douglas County Fair
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Douglas County fair’s ‘Unbridled Rodeo’ brings sensory-friendly western fun to all
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amidst the collection of rodeos at the Douglas County fair offers, there’s one roundup that represents not only bringing community together — but also an occasion centered on accommodating those with disabilities and different cognitive needs. Rick Newell, a 28-year-old theater and choir savant from Highlands…
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Young livestock experts spotlight Douglas County fair
What began as a butter fair in 1918 has become something much bigger, and all the more symbolic, on the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. Especially for the young cowboys and cowgirls. Today, in its 106th year, Douglas County Fair & Rodeo organizers say the 10-day fair is still based on what it was…
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Yeehaw! Two metro Denver area county fairs on tap this weekend
Saddle up partner, two Colorado county fairs are set to begin this weekend. From carnival attractions, irresistible fair food, concerts, rodeos and competitions — Douglas and Arapahoe County’s fairs offer everything attendees could expect. Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Roughly 30 miles south of Denver, off Interstate 25 and Plum Creek Road in Castle Rock, the…
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11 weekend things to do in and around Denver: Lighted sculptures, fairs, burro races and more
THURSDAY-OCT. 1 The nights come alive with huge lighted sculptures during “Bright Nights” at Four Mile Historic Park. Interactive exhibits and much more. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 715 S. Forest St., Denver. Tickets $25, children 3-12 $15, free for ages 2 and younger. fourmilepark.org/brightnights THURSDAY-SUNDAY Rodeo action and county fair fun at the Arapahoe County…