The 2025 Routt County Fair is August 8-17, at the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden. The fairgrounds have hosted the fair since 1914, and reflect the heritage of Routt County’s ranching, mining and recreation communities. 

• Routt County Fair Schedule
• Routt County Fair History
• Routt County Fair Royalty
• Local 4-H Clubs
• FFA Student and Alumni Chapters
• Directions to the Routt County Fairgrounds in Hayden

 

New Exhibit Hall Home Arts Schedule

Check in is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10. Judging is at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. One Routt County residents are eligible to enter.

 

Thursday, Aug. 7

Mythology Distillery and the Community Ag Alliance are hosting a kickoff to the Routt County Fair. It is from 4:30-8 p.m. at Mythology on Thursday, Aug. 7. Tickets are $20, and proceeds benefit the Routt County Fair. JR Adams will be performing from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Campfire stories start at 7 p.m. with Todd Hagenbuch and Sarajane Snowden.

 

Friday – August 8                                              

8 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling                                  MPB

9 a.m.                  Home Arts Setup                                                 EH

8:30 a.m.            Open/4-H/FFA Ranch Horse Versatility              OA

2 p.m.                  Open Horse Show                                               OA

 

Saturday – August 9                                         

9 a.m.                  Home Arts Superintendent Set-Up                     EH

8 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling                                  MPB

8 a.m.                  Open Horse Show                                               OA

6 p.m.                  Open Jackpot Team Roping (enter @ 5)            OA

 

Sunday – August 10                                          

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.   Home Arts Check In                                            EH

8 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling                                  MPB

9 a.m.                  Open Gymkhana                                                 OA

11 a.m.                Ranch Rodeo                                                       OA

11 a.m.                Ranch Sorting                                                      OA

 

Monday – August 11                                         

9 a.m.                  Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

8 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling                                  MPB

8:30 a.m.             Judges Arrive/Breakfast for Judges/Superintendents        EH

9 a.m.                  Home Arts Judging Begins                                  EH

9 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Western Horse Show                            OA

9 a.m.                  4-H/FFA English Horse Show                             OA

12 p.m.                4-H Gymkhana (possibly move to Tuesday)      OA

19:30 p.m.           Monday Night Movie – FREE                              MIDWAY

 

Tuesday – August 12                                        

9 a.m. – 7pm        Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

8 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Livestock Stalling                                  MPB

8:30 a.m.             4-H/FFA Dog Show                                             F

10 a.m.                Exhibit Hall Event – True North / Horizons / YVAP EH

12 p.m.                4H/FFA Rabbit and Poultry Weigh In                  SAB

1- 7 p.m.              Taste of Fair                                                         EH TENT

This will be a showcase of everything in the Exhibit Hall at the Fair. There will be a bake sale and tasting event, and a silent auction. Food vendors will be available and there will be a battle of the bands.

5 – 8 p.m.             Battle of the Bands                                              MIDWAY

6 p.m.                  4-H/FFA Swine Weigh In                                     MPB

 

Wednesday – August 13                                   

9 a.m. – 7 p.m.     Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

Baled Hay Contest

8 a.m.                  4-H/FFA Poultry Show                                         LB

Open Poultry Show (following 4-H Show)          LB

10 a.m.                4-H/FFA Sheep and Goat Weigh In                    MPB

11:30 a.m.           Steer Weigh In                                                     MPB

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Exhibit Hall Event – Seniors Lunch / Project       EH

5 – 7 p.m.             FFA Fundraiser Meal / Ice Cream Social            FIELD

5 p.m.                  4-H/FFA Swine Show                                          MPB

6 p.m.                  Stock Dog Show                                                  OA

 

Thursday – August 14                                       

9 a.m. – 7 p.m.     Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.     4-H/FFA Rabbit Show                                          SAB

Open Rabbit (follows 4-H Show)                        SAB

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.   4-H F.M. Light & Sons Ag Experience                LB

12 – 7 p.m.           Ride Free Day Courtesy of Mountain Valley Bank M

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 Market Beef Show                                MPB

3 – 6 p.m.             CAM’s Ag Academy                                             LB

4 p.m.                  Chuck Fulton Memorial Open Draft Horse Demo  OA

6 – 10 p.m.           Beer Garden                                                        M/T

6 p.m.                  Junior Rodeo                                                       OA

INTERMISSION Royalty Crowning                                                OA

9 p.m.                  Street Dance with Live DJ                                  MIDWAY

 

Friday – August 15                                            

9 a.m. – 7 p.m.     Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

9 a.m.                  Fancy Future Royalty                                          EH

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 4-H F.M. Light & Sons Ag Experience                LB

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.   CAM’s Ag Academy                                             LB

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.   Free Ride Day Courtesy of Mountain Valley Bank M

10 a.m.                Dress Your Animal Contest                                 MPB

10 a.m.to 1 p.m.  DAYCARE VISITATION DAY                            EH/MPB/Small Animal Barn

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 p.m.                  Wine & Beer Contest                                           EH

5:30 p.m.             Steamboat Motors Power Wheels Derby           TRAIL COURSE

6 – 10 p.m.           Beer Garden                                                        M/T

6:30v                   ATV / UTV Rodeo Race / Lawn Mower Race     OA/Track

8 p.m.                  Bonfire & Music & Native American Pow Wow   MIDWAY

 

Saturday – August 16                                       

9 a.m. – 7 p.m.     Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

8:30 a.m.             4-H/FFA Round Robin Showmanship                 MPB

 

Register your float for the Routt County Fair Parade

The Routt County Fair Lion’s Club parade is looking for groups that would like to build a float and celebrate Routt County’s agricultural and cultural heritage. The parade is Aug. 16 in Hayden. Information to register your float is on the Community Calendar on our website. **Register Your Float:** Jake 970-846-6593.

10 a.m.                Lion’s Club Parade                                              Downtown Hayden

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.   4-H F.M. Light & Sons Ag Experience/CAM’s Ag Academy           SAB

10 a.m. – 7 p.m.   Free Ride Day Courtesy of Town of Hayden      M

11 a.m.                YVEA’s Mutton Bustin’ – 25 entries                     OA

2 p.m.                  Corn Hole Tournament                                        F

3 – 5 p.m.             4-H Bobby Robinson Sr. Memorial Free Community BBQ ft. Geurin Lewis         F

3 p.m.                  KRAI Free Coke Floats                                       F

3 – 11 p.m.           Beer Garden                                                        M/T

4:30 p.m.             Routt County Junior Livestock Sale                    MPB

8:30 p.m.             Concert                                                                OA

 

Sunday – August 17                                          

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.     Exhibit Hall Open                                                 EH

12 – 2 p.m.           Open Class Payout                                             EH

12 – 2 p.m.           Home Arts Exhibits Released                             EH

8 a.m. – 4 p.m.     4-H/FFA Pen tear-down                                       MPB closed

10 a.m.                Pretty Baby Contest                                            EH

10 a.m.                Mutton Bustin’ – 25 entries                                  OA

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Free Ride Day Courtesy of Town of Hayden      M

11:30 a.m.           Adopt – A – Pig                                                      TRAIL