Events & Contests at the Moffat County Fair
Ranch Horse Versatility Show - Camp Drafting
Sunday, August 6th - Open to all ages
Registration 8:00 AM
Show Starts 9:00 AM
Registration Form
5th Annual Derby
Get in on the action of the Annual Moffat County Fair Derby!
Saturday August 12th
Dog Races 1:00 PM
Horse and Pony Races 3:00 PM
Open Dog Agility
This contest will be open to any dog and handler, adult or youth.
Sunday August 6th
10:00 AM
All Breeds Open Horse Show
Sheep Lead Contest
Sponsored by Yampa Valley Fiber Works
Saturday August 12th
10:30 AM
Cowboy Baby Contest
Cutest kids in Moffat County!
Sponsored by the Moffat County Cattlewomen
Saturday August 12th
10:00 AM
Bucket Calf Contest
Sponsored by the Moffat County Cattlewomen
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Note: Calves must be born after Jan 1, 2023
Saturday August 12th
11:00 AM
3rd Annual BBQ Smokeout Jackpot
Sponsored by the Moffat County Cattlewomen
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Saturday August 5th
5:30 PM
Lawn Mower Pulls
Bring your lawnmower to the fair, lets see who has the strongest lawnmower in the County! We're excited to have one of our 4H leaders for mechanics take this on & build a sled for lawn mowers.
Saturday August 12th
Area TBD
Freestyle Motorsports Show
Friday August 11th
Gates open at 5:00 PM • Tickets can be purchased at the gate
$20.00 Adults
$10.00 5-16 yrs old
4 & under free
Family Pack - $50.00/5 tickets
Tickets are available at the gate or presell at the Extension Office
These are per-event fees.
Karl Huntsman Pie Eating Contest
Annual Pie Eating Contest
Sponsored by KS Creations • Prodigal Sons • Walmart • City Market
Saturday August 12th
In the midway 12:00 PM
Annual Guacamole & Queso Contest
Bring a container of your tastiest homemade guacamole and queso to the fair this year.
Saturday August 12th
Submit entries 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Judging starts 11:30 AM
19th Annual Salsa Contest
Bring a container of your sassiest homemade salsa to the fair this year to see how it stands up to the rest!
Saturday August 12th
Submit entries 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Judging starts 11:30 AM
Additional Open Contests
Division 604
Special Contests:
The following contests are open to MOFFAT COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY - with the exception of the Recreational Agility Demo.
THE FOLLOWING CONTESTS ARE HELD IN THE PAVILION WEDNESDAY OF FAIR WEEK AND ARE FREE TO ENTER
Wheel Barrow/Container Garden Contest
Class# Description
O806 Wheel Barrow/Container Garden Contest
1. Plant or arrange your flower, herb, vegetable, or mixed garden in a wheelbarrow or movable container (kids wagon, barrel, etc.) and enter it in the fair!
2. Vegetables and flowers will be judged in the wheelbarrow/container at fair.
3. Standard Moffat County rules will apply for judging criteria.
Vegetable Critters Contest
Class # Description
O807 Vegetable Critters Contest
Animal made from fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds, nuts, grasses, etc. Judging will be based on imagination and creativity. Include a 3"x5" index card with explanation of entry.
Most Unique "Canned" Entry
Class # Description
O808 Most Unique "Canned" Entry
Can up something unique in a standard canning jar and uniquely label it. What can you CAN?
Best Dressed Rock Contest
Class # Description
O809 Best Dressed Rock Contest
Dress up your favorite pet rock and bring it to the fair. Unadorned rocks must weigh at least 2 ounces but no more than 3 pounds. Fair goes will vote on their favorite 'pet' on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. They will be looking for originality, best use of natural rock shape, texture, and creativity - for most outstanding costume. The winner will be announced Saturday afternoon.