138th annual Colorado State Fair returns to Pueblo

Posted: Aug 26, 2010 12:50 PM by David Ortiviz
Updated: Aug 26, 2010 12:55 PM

The Colorado State Fair officially kicks off in Pueblo this weekend, but tonight visitors can rides the carnival rides at a discounted price. Details are below, also scroll down to learn about gate admission and transportation.

SNEAK PREVIEW NIGHT:

The carnival will be open on Aug 26. from 5 p.m. to Midnight. This night only, an all-you-can-ride wrist band will cost you $10 (regular price is $25 a day.) Also, there's no gate admission.

LOCATION & DATES:

The Colorado State Fair is located at 1001 Beulah Ave. in Pueblo. It runs Aug. 27 through September 6.

GENERAL GATE ADMISSION:

Admission is $5 Monday through Thursday; and $8 Friday through Sunday. Children 6 and under get in for free when accompanied by an adult.

SHUTTLE:

The State Fair shuttle runs every 30 minutes until 5 p.m. and every 15 minutes after 5 p.m. The shuttle departs from the parking garage on Main St. in Downtown Pueblo. The shuttle will drop off passengers at the fair's entrance on Beulah Ave.

The cost is $1 per person, or $5 per family. The shuttle runs from 10 a.m. to Midnight Monday through Thursday and on Sunday. It runs from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

For more information about the fair visit the Colorado State Fair website.