Here is the schedule for the 2023 Routt County Fair.
Pictures from some of the events and activities will be on the KBCR and the Steamboat Radio Facebook pages.
Monday, Aug. 14
- 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling (MPB)
- 9 a.m. 4-H Western Horse Show (OA)
- 9 a.m. Home Arts Superintendent Set Up (EH)
Tuesday, Aug. 15
- 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling (MPB)
- 8:30 a.m. 4-H Dog Show (F)
- 9 a.m. 4-H English Show (OA)
- 12 p.m. 4-H Gymkhana (OA)
- 12 p.m. 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Check-in (SAB)
- 6 p.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Weigh-in (MPB)
Wednesday, Aug. 16
- Baled Hay Contest
- 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Poultry Show (SAB)
- Open Poultry Show (immediately follows 4-H Show) (SAB)
- 9 a.m. Fancy Future Fair Royalty Fun (EH)
- 10 a.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep and Goat Weigh-in (MPB)
- 11:30 a.m. Steer Weigh-in –MPB CLOSED TO PUBLIC DURING STEER WEIGH-IN
- 1-8 p.m. Home Arts Check-in (EH)
- 3 p.m. 4-H/FFA Swine Show (MPB)
- 5-7p.m. 4-H/FFA Fundraiser Meal All are welcome (F)
- 6 p.m. Steamboat Motors Power Wheels Derby (M)
- 6 p.m. Open Jackpot Team Roping, Muley Roping (OA)
Thursday, Aug. 17
- Exhibition Hall, Vendor, Inflatables, Midway open, “Ride Free Fun Day” Inflatable rides are free courtesy of Mountain Valley Bank
- 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Exhibit Hall open
- 8 a.m. 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show (SAB)
- Open Rabbit (immediately follows 4-H Show) (SAB)
- 9 a.m. Home Arts Judging begins (EH)
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FM Light & Sons Ag Experience (SAB)
- 12:30 p.m. Bucket Calf Show (MPB)
- 12:30 p.m. 4-H/FFA Dairy/Beef Breeding Show (MPB)
- 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Beef Show (MPB)
- 3-6 p.m. CAM’s AG Academy (SAB)
- 5-10 p.m. Beer Garden (East of MPB)
- 6 p.m. Chuck Fulton Memorial Open Draft Horse Comp (OA)
- 7 p.m. BONFIRE (OA)
- Tucker Rose and special guest Guerin Lewis
Friday, Aug. 18
- Exhibition Hall, Vendor, Inflatables, Midway open, “Ride Free Fun Day” Inflatable rides are free courtesy of Mountain Valley Bank
- 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Exhibit Hall opens
- 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 4-H FM Light & Sons Ag Experience (SAB)
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CAM’s AG Academy
- 10 a.m. Dress Your Animal Contest (MPB)
- 11 a..m 4-H/FFA Goat Show (MPB)
- 2 p.m. Bum Lamb Contest (MPB)
- 2 p.m. 4-H/FFA Sheep Show (MPB)
- 5-11 p.m. Beer Garden (T)
- 6 p.m. Wine and Beer Contest (EH)
- SOLD OUT 7:30 p.m. Senergy Petroleum Demolition Derby, Stick Horse Rodeo, Royalty Crowning (OA)
Saturday, August 19
- Exhibition Hall, Vendors, Inflatables, Midway open, “Ride Free Fun Day” Courtesy of the Town of Hayden
- 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Exhibit Hall opens
- 8:30 a.m. 4-H/FFA Round Robin Showmanship (MPB)
- 10 a.m. Lion’s Club Parade, downtown Hayden
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FM Light & Sons Ag Experience/ CAM’s AG Academy (SAB)
- 11 a.m. YVEA’s Mutton Bustin’ (T)
- Noon – Horse Shoe Tournament
- 3-5 p.m. 4-H Bobby Robinson Sr. Memorial Community Free BBQ (F) Sponsored by Alpine Bank and Rhinehart Oil
- 3 p.m. KRAI Free Coke Floats (F)
- 3:30-11 p.m. Beer Garden (southside MPB, T)
- 4:30 p.m Routt County Junior Livestock Sale (MPB) Sponsored by Pinnacle Buildings
- Kiss the Pig Contest Winners Announced
KISS THE PIG AT ROUTT AND MOFFAT COUNTY FAIRS
- 8:30 p.m. Live Music by Chancey Williams (OA) Courtesy of The Routt County Fair Advisory Board
- 4-H/FFA Concert tickets courtesy of Morton Buildings and The Paoli Group
Sunday, Aug. 20
- Exhibition Hall, Vendors, Inflatables, Midway open, “Ride Free Fun Day” Courtesy of the Town of Hayden, MPB Closed
- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
- 9 a.m. 4-H/FFA Pen tear-down – MPB closed to public
- 10 a.m. Pretty Baby Contest (EH)
- 10 a.m. YVEA’s Mutton Bustin’ (T)
- Immediately Following Mutton Bustin’ -Youth Rodeo
- Open Barrel Race, Youth Bull Riding, Mini Broncs (OA)
- 12-4 p.m. HOME ARTS EXHIBITS RELEASED, open class payout (EH)
- Immediately following Youth Rodeo
- Adopt-A- Pig, pre-registration and fee required (T)
- Adult Adopt-A- Pig contest, pre-registration and fee required (T)