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2022 Adams County Fair Guide

ADAMS COUNTY PRESENTS Grandstand events at the Adams County Fair

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE Wednesday, Aug. 3

Friday, Aug. 5

Thursday, Aug. 4

Saturday, Aug. 6

August 3

Lauren Alaina with Jordan Fletcher

Come hear the American Idol 10th-season runner up perform songs from her 2011 debut “Wildﬂower” and her follow-up, 2017’s “Road Less Traveled.” She’ll be joined by Nashville artist Jordan Fletcher. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. This is a free show.

Sunday, Aug. 7

August 4

Tyler Rich with special guest Kylie Morgan and Professional Bull Riding

What better way to enhance a night of Professional Bull Riding than a performance by California-born artist Tyler Rich. He’ll be joined by the exuberant and ethereal Kylie Morgan, who might perform her singles “Love Like We’re Drunk” and “I only Date Cowboys.” Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. Tickets $14 - $74

4-H SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS

August 5

Demolition Derby Show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $20

August 6

Cornhole Tournament 10 a.m. Registration is $25

August 6

NSPA Truck Pull

Show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 - $25

Wednesday, July 28

August 7

Día de La Familia Y Banda Machos

Thursday, July 28

Adams County celebrates its Hispanic heritage with the annual Charreada Mexican rodeo followed by a performance by Jalisco’s Banda Machos. Show at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15-75

Friday, July 29

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THE ADAMS COUNTY FAIR FOOD GUIDE From flip-flops to funnel cakes, visit the Exhibit Hall and Midway for a wide variety of food vendors and food trucks, as well as a chance to get your shopping fix. Vendors who have signed up to come are listed below.

Cheese Love Grill

Say cheese!! This food vendor is a must if you’re craving an all time classic! Come check out their menu for a classic grilled cheese and tomato bisque or a street taco-inspired grilled cheese. This place is sure to leave a smile on your face.

DC Concessions

Switch it up with seafood! Find this vendor for fried catﬁsh and shrimp, and pair it with some sweet potato fries or twisted taters. They also serve a variety of appetizers from jalapeño poppers and fried pickles, to chili cheese fries and mozzarella sticks. Enjoy their hand-breaded chicken tenders and don’t forget to ask about the freshly squeezed lemonade.

Grammy’ s Goodies

Are you in the mood for homemade Italian food? Make sure to check out Grammy’s Goodies who was recently featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (2020) for the BIGGEST slices and the best homemade Italian food and baked goods. Stop by for a giant turkey leg or explore the rest of their menu, where you’ll ﬁnd handmade mozzarella sticks, garlic knots, delicious pizza, cannolis, pasta dishes sandwiches and of course some sweet treats.

Spicy Mexican

Make sure you stop by Spicy Mexican and enjoy some of your favorite Mexican cuisine, including tacos, quesadillas, burritos and nachos. Do not miss Sunday for the special taco tortas menu!

Wild Wolf Kettle Corn

Pop by this vendor to release your inner wild wolf. With wildly delicious kettle corn, caramel corn, lemonade smashers and 13 ﬂavors to choose from, this is a stop that is hard to pass.

Yazzmin

Get ready to heat things up! Satisfy that spicy craving with the chili mayo cheese corn, the chili and salt mango on a stick, or the mangoneadas mango sorbet with chili and chamoy. Don’t worry though, if things get too hot you can cool down with their signature homemade fresh fruit water.

Capone’s Concessions

Stop by and enjoy a refreshing drink of fresh-squeezed lemonade or cherry limeade or shaved ice to cool you down. Try the BBQ pulled pork sandwiches or corn on the cob. Got a sweet tooth? Try a strawberry kebab or frozen cheese cake. Don’t for get a chocolate covered jalapeño!

Snowy Churro

Simply Pizza

This local coffee shop from Frederick is bringing superior quality to the Adams County Fair this year! Specializing in Coffee and Cold Brew, we also craft 15 additional hot and cold beverages (Cocoa, Teas, Lemonades, Italian Sodas, and Blended drinks). Keep it SIMPLE! This is a stop you will not want to miss! This food truck presents Neapolitan inspired wood-ﬁred pizza. Menu items include: Two Meats, Charred Garden, Queen, and of course a Plain & Simple option.

Sugars Concessions

Satisfy your sweet tooth with any of the following carnival favorites: funnel cakes, specialty cakes or a fried cheesecake.

Who doesn’t love a classic churro? Stop by Snowy’s and try an elevated Oreo ﬁlled churro, grab some edible cookie dough or maybe even a s’more. Root beer ﬂoats are a must! Hot chocolate and caramel apple cider are there to warm you up too!

Tacos with Altitude

Come enjoy green chili cheese fries, Nachos, or street tacos. Top off your meal with a Agua Fresca or Mexican Coke.

Nana’s Famous BBQ & Grill

Enjoy some BBQ on a stick. Try a tasty teriyaki or BBQ chicken, or steak on a stick. BBQ beef brisket sandwiches and Bratwurst pair well with cowboy fries. Don’t forget a fresh lemonade or tea!

Fry Factory

Kona Ice

Come cool off with a Kona Ice! With plenty of ﬂavors to choose from you’ll be sure to ﬁnd one that hits the spot!

Germany Specialty

Want to try something out of the box? Germany Specialty serves an uber potato skillet, a variety of bratwursts, and even a Bayou Brat Alligator! They also have the classics covered, with corn dogs, nachos and fried candy bars .

Fries are a fan favorite, but if you’re looking to take it up a notch make sure to stop at Fry Factory! They put a fun spin on the classics with their Hatch green chili curly ﬁres, pizza box nachos, and smoked grilled kielbasa. Don’t forget to try their gourmet red velvet funnel cakes or classic crepes.

Silver Spur Soda

Quench your thirst with a visit to Silver Spur! Choose from their homemade, old fashioned sodas. Pick out your keepsake mug and keep coming back for reﬁlls or your favorites!

4-H SCHEDULE

Friday, August 5

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Saturday, July 30

Tuesday, August 2 Saturday August 6

Sunday, July 31

Wednesday, August 3 Sunday, August 7

Monday, August 1

Thursday, August 4 Monday, August 8

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Contributing Sponsors Big R, Brannan Aggregates, Candlewood Suites Denver North, Colorado 811, Commerce City, E470, FirstBank, Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Thornton, JFW Trucking, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, Johnson Auto, Phillips 66, TBK Bank, Tri-State Fireworks, UnitedHealthcare, Xcel Energy

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Stay Connected EMERGENCIES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION There will be first aid provided during the fair. First aid is located in the Red Cross Building. EMTs are also on golf carts roaming the fair each day. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office provides security services during the fair. Their office is located in the Administration Building located just south of the Al Lesser Building.

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The Brighton Fire Protection District's office during the fair is located just south of the Red Cross Building in the mobile command unit. To receive text alerts about important changes and notices, please text "JOIN AdamsCountyFair" (without quotes) to 66893 or scan the QR code (below) and click send.

LOST CHILDREN

To report a lost child or locate a lost child, please go to the Rampart Search and Rescue Booth located directly below the Water Tower Information Booth.

DISCLAIMER: Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on this map, Adams County cannot be responsible for consequences resulting from omission or errors in the information and graphic representation made herein. Attendees should consult with Fair management at adamscountyfair@adcogov.org to ascertain whether any modifications have been made since the publication of this material. In case of inclement weather, Fair management may choose to evacuate the grandstands, midway, and/or barns for the safety of all patrons.

FREE OFF-SITE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Times:

• Wednesday – 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. • Thursday – 3 p.m. – 12 a.m. • Friday – 3 p.m. – 12 a.m. • Saturday – 12 p.m. – 12 a.m. • Sunday – 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Locations:

Prairie View High School 12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson Shu les run approximately every 20 min. Shadow Ridge Middle School 12551 Holly St., Thornton Shu les run approximately every 15 min. Riverdale Ridge High School 13380 Yosemite St., Thornton Shu les run approximately every 20 min.

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GETTING TO THE FAIR Directions The Riverdale Regional Park is located at 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, one mile west of U.S. 85 on 124th Ave. (124th Ave. turns into Henderson Rd. when it crosses the South Platte River). Since 124th Avenue is closed this year due to construction, fair visitors should use the park entrance off of 120th Avenue.

Locally, from the south: Take 120th Avenue to Park Avenue. Turn north onto Park Boulevard, continuing until you cross 124th Avenue and arrive at the park entrance.

From Denver: Take I-25 N to I-76. Take I-76 to U.S. Highway 85 N to 120th Avenue. Turn west on 120th Avenue and go a little more than one mile to the entrance of the Regional Park Complex on Park Boulevard. If you are visiting the museum, that entry is to the west of the Regional Park Complex entry.

Shuttle Skip the trafﬁc and enjoy exclusive rapid entry into Riverdale Regional Park using the free shuttle service. There are three locations to catch the shuttles which run untli 11 p.m. Aug. 3 and until midnight for the rest of the fair.

From Fort Collins: Take I-25 S to Highway 7. Take Highway 7 east to U.S. Highway 85 in Brighton. Take U.S. Highway 85 S to 120th Avenue. Turn west on 120th Avenue and go a little more than one mile to the entrance of the Regional Park Complex on Park Boulevard.

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Locally, from the north: Take 128th Avenue east to Quebec south to 120th Avenue and then turn north on Park Boulevard. Continue on Park Boulevard until you cross 124th Avenue and arrive at the park entrance.

Riverdale Ridge High School, 13380 Yosemite St., Thornton: Shuttle runs every 20 minutes Prairie View High School, 12909 E. 120th Ave., Henderson: Shuttle runs every 20 minutes Shadow Ridge Middle School, 12551 Holly St., Thornton: Shuttle runs every 15 minutes

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What is the admission charge to the Adams County Fair? There is no admission charge.

How much are the carnival armbands? Are there any specials? Wednesday, Aug. 3: $25 Thursday, Aug. 4: $30 Friday, Aug. 5: $20 for kids until 4 p.m. if purchased by 3 p.m. After 3 p.m. $35 Saturday, Aug. 6: $35 Saturday, Aug. 6: $35 Sunday, Aug. 7: $35

What are the hours of the Adams County Fair? Wednesday, Aug. 3: Indoor, 6-9 p.m., Outdoor 6 -11 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 5: Indoor, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Outdoor, 10 a.m. to midnight

Thursday, Aug. 4: Indoor, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Outdoor, 4 p.m. to midnight

Saturday, Aug.6: Indoor, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Outdoor, noon to midnight

Sunday, Aug. 7: Indoor, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Outdoor, noon to midnight

What are the hours of the Carnival? Wednesday, Aug. 3: 6 -11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 6: Noon - Midnight

Thursday, Aug. 4: 4-Midnight

Sunday, Aug. 7: Noon-Midnight

Friday, Aug. 5: 10 a.m.-Midnight

Do you recycle at the fair? Adams County introduced a single-stream recycling program throughout county facilities which has increased the amount of waste diverted from the landfill by 17% since 2011. Plastic bottles, plastic cups, aluminum, cans, paper, and glass can all be recycled while attending the fair.

Where is the Adams County Fair?

Where can I purchase tickets to the Grandstand Events? Tickets for all United Power Grandstand Events are available for purchase by visiting https://adamscountyfair.com/grandstand-events on the internet and clicking on the “Buy Tickets” logo.

The Adams County Fair is held at the Riverdale Regional Park Complex at 9755 Henderson Road in Brighton. We are conveniently located off U.S. Highway 85, 124th Avenue, and Riverdale Road.

When is Kids Day? When is Senior Day? Senior Day is on Thursday, Aug. 4, beginning at 10 a.m. This is a great chance for those 55-years-old and older to experience the fair, have a free lunch and enjoy a line up of events and activities especially for seniors.

Is there reserved seating at the Grandstand? No. All seating in the United Power Grandstand Arena is general admission.

The Adams County Fair’s Kidchella is Friday, Aug. 5 featuring the Hyland Hills Water World Kids Zone. Kids tickets are $20 if purchased before 3 p.m. on Aug. 5 and the tickets are valid until 4 p.m. that day. All tickets purchased after 3 p.m. are $5.

Do you have ATMs? ATM machines are located in the Exhibit Hall, Waymire Dome Building, Carnival, and Midway areas.

Does the fair have a lost and found?

Do you allow pets at the fair?

Lost and Found is located in the Parks Administrative Offices at the main entrance of the Regional Park Complex. Anyone looking for lost articles should check at this location during the fair from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or call 303-835-1142.

The only animals allowed on the grounds are service animals, animals on exhibit or those used in entertainment. We do not have accommodations for pets at the fairgrounds.

Where can I go for additional fair Information? Information booths are located in the Exhibit Hall and several booths on the Midway.

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2022 Adams County Fair Royalty minor in Agricultural Literacy. The magic of the Adams County Fair is back Aug. 3-7, offering the thrill of rides and wonderful entertainment, and the rich tradition of the Western way of life. Along with welcoming back exhibits of local agricultural products and livestock, Rose is excited to promote the fair and activities it offers. She hopes you will join her and Kira this August to experience the Adams County Fair.