The El Paso County Fair is one of the signature summer events in the Colorado Springs region, bringing a full week of family-friendly fun to the El Paso County Fair and Events Complex in Calhan, Colorado. With more than a century of local tradition, the fair features classic carnival rides, fair food, games, live music, livestock and 4-H exhibits, agricultural events, competitions, theme days, and special evening entertainment. It is a favorite annual gathering for families looking for summer activities near Colorado Springs, Falcon, Peyton, Monument, Fountain, and the eastern plains of El Paso County.
In addition to traditional county fair attractions, the El Paso County Fair is known for high-energy ticketed events like auto races, rodeos, mounted shooting, rough stock rodeo, and the demolition derby. Past fair schedules have also included Military Appreciation Day, Western Heritage Day, El Paso County Day, Senior and Sensory Day, Dollar Day, AG Day, and Heroes Day. The fair takes place at the El Paso County Fair and Events Complex at 355 10th Street in Calhan, CO. Official 2026 details are still coming soon, but the event typically takes place in mid-July and remains one of the best summer fairs and family festivals near Colorado Springs.
The 2025 El Paso County Fair takes place July 12–19 in Calhan, Colorado. The fair is open from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM on both Saturdays, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Sunday, and 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday. On Friday, July 18, the fair stays open late from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.