La Plata County Fair

Durango

Kids (and children, too) take fair by storm

talent seen across Pee Wee and Steer showmanship, agriculture

August 10, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Scotlyn Bobbin, 3, holds onto her lamb while participating in Pee Wee Showmanship on Friday during the La Plata County…

August 9, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

La Plata County Fair

La Plata County Fair in full swing

Two featured judging, Fair Royalty Speeches and Modeling

August 8, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Turkeys in their pen on Thursday at the La Plata County Fair at the fairgrounds. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)Jerry McBride Judy…

August 8, 2025 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Arts & Entertainment

Firefall, Orleans ready to rock Durango

to headline Friday at the Fair

August 8, 2025 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Herald Arts & Entertainment editor

La Plata County Fair

La Plata County Fair kicks off Day One

It Contest downsized, certain submission rates falling short, but fairgoers as excited as ever for the coming days

August 7, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Fair

La Plata County Fair connects generations of community members

year features a youth carnival, dance and more

August 6, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Commissioners

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

February 9, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Gallery

Video: Demolition Derby returns for some smashing excitement at La Plata County Fair

Multiple derby cars thrill the crowd Saturday in Ignacio

August 17, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Festive event (including carnival)

La Plata County Fair Demolition Derby all the (road) rage in Ignacio

competition, cash prizes and lasting friendships make up annual smash ’em up

August 17, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Animal

Junior livestock participants show pride at La Plata County Fair

‘I learned how to establish a routine and just to work hard and value it’

August 10, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Agriculture

Photos: Ribbons and buckles at La Plata County Fair

Livestock showmanship competition held on Saturday

August 10, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Agriculture

Photos: Friday at the La Plata County Fair

Eleanor Strietze, 18 months, pets one of Zantha Kugles chickens as she is held by mom Amber Strietze on Friday…

August 10, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

4-H

Photo: Kidding around at the La Plata County Fair

Brothers Van Duran, 6, left, and Norman Duran, 5, pet a goat Friday at the La Plata County Fair at…

August 10, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

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Photos: Something for everyone: La Plata County Fair includes full roster of events

Annabelle Smith, 9, waits with her hog Indy, a Berkshire, Hampshire cross, before showing him off in market swine category…

August 8, 2024 • Herald Staff Report

La Plata County Fair

Photo: Don’t take the fair lying down

Rozin Archuleta, 5, is ready for his nap Thursday during the La Plata County Fair. The fair runs through Sunday…

August 8, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata County Fair bridges divides, brings all together

76th annual celebration keeps alive old traditions; annual derby will be held different weekend

August 7, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

La Plata County Fair

La Plata County Fair schedule of events

Mackenzie Swanemyr, 13, blow dries her Hereford mix cow, CJ, on Thursday in the pavilion at the La Plata County…

August 6, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County seeks input on fairgrounds master plan

Planners will make recommendations for attainable improvements this year

August 5, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Arts & Entertainment

Catching up with musician Suzy Bogguss

Country singer headed to Durango for performance at La Plata County Fair

August 1, 2024 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Herald Arts & Entertainment editor

La Plata County Colorado

Demolition derby back on for 2024 La Plata County Fair

will take place in Ignacio to work around liability concerns at fairgrounds

February 22, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

Demolition derby nixed at 2024 La Plata County Fair

liability concerns mean the event will not happen at the fairgrounds next year

October 12, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango City Council

La Plata County will not move fairgrounds to Durango Mesa

Commissioners voted not to accept offer of 200 acres, citing projected $80 million cost

September 26, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer