The Larimer County Fair Is Coming To Town: Here’s What To Know

One of Northern Colorado's hottest events of the summer is back next month, and it's time to start gearing up.

The Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo, which is held annually at The Ranch, Larimer County’s Events Complex in Loveland, CO aims to celebrate the northern Colorado community through a series of days-long events, live entertainment, and other special offerings.

Larimer County Fair Parade 

Before the main event gets underway, the highly-anticipated Larimer County Fair Parade will mark the kick-off of this year's parade.

The 2022 Larimer County Fair Parade will take place Saturday morning, July 30 in Downtown Loveland; the parade begins at 9:30 a.m.

Meet The 2022 Larimer County Fair Grand Marshals 

Bob and Debbie Dehn have been volunteering in and around Northern Colorado since first moving to Loveland 43 years ago from New Jersey.

According to the fair's official website, Bob has coached dozens of youth sports teams over the years, while Debbie served as a teacher in the local community, as well as a youth advisor and Board Member for local APHA and AQHA horse clubs; the couple also has a long-reigning history volunteering with the Community Kitchen and the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

In 1992, the Dehn children joined the Hoof Beats 4-H club - which ultimately served as the introduction to the couple's involvement with the Larimer County 4-H program and growing connection to the agricultural community of Northern Colorado.

Debbie even signed up as a 4-H leader for goat and horse and still serves as a horse project leader for the Desperados 4-H Club, as well as the co-superintendent for the horse program at the Larimer County Fair.

The Dehn's involvement in the local community is something the entire family partakes in to some degree - the couple's daughter, Kristi, and daughter-in-law, Hilary, serve as 4-H leaders in Larimer County.

Bob Dehn currently serves on the Loveland Construction Advisory Board and has been serving on the advisory committee for the construction of the new 4-H horse and livestock building at The Ranch Events Complex.

Collectively, the couple has worked with organizations and programs for youth at risk and children with special needs, and the two have both been very actively involved with Hearts and Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in Loveland since 2009.

2022 Larimer County Fair Schedule

The 2022 Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo takes place from Friday, August 5 through Tuesday, August 9.

This summer's fair features live entertainment, a carnival (and of course, all your favorite food and drinks), a pancake breakfast, a junior livestock sale, 4-H demonstrations, and much more.

Read on for a rundown of what to expect each day at the 2022 Larimer County Fair:

Carnival Information: 

The Larimer County Fair and PRCA Rodeo's Carnival Americana will feature $30 one-day ride passes or $80 all-day mega passes when purchased before the event.

Passes bought at the gate on the day of the event will increase to $85 for all-day passes or $35 for one-day passes.

Friday, August 5

• Outdoor Venue Open Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Indoor Vendor Open Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Local Performances: 

• 6:30-8 p.m. – School of Rock
• 8-10 p.m. – Uptown Funk – Tribute to Bruno Mars

Saturday, August 6

• Outdoor Venue Open Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Indoor Vendor Open Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Local Performances: 

• 6-8:30 p.m. Rock Bottom Boys (Comedy)
• 8:30-11 p.m. Caitlyn Oscher (Country)

Sunday, August 7

• Outdoor Venue Open Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Indoor Vendor Open Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Local Performances: 

• 6-8:30 p.m. Rock Bottom Boys (Comedy)
• 8:30-11 p.m. Last Man on Earth (Rock)

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Monday, August 8

• Outdoor Venue Open Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Indoor Vendor Open Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Local Performances: 

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Shred the Cowboy (Country)
• 9-11 p.m. Westhy 7 (Country)

Tuesday, August 9

• Outdoor Venue Open Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Indoor Vendor Open Hours: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Local Performances: 

• 6-8 p.m. Delta Sonics (Blues)
• 8-11 p.m. Aberdeen Band (Country)

For more information about the 2022 Larimer County Fair & PRCA Rodeo, visit The Ranch Events Complex website here.