La Plata County Fair

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

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

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

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

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

Drivers compete in the 2023 Demolition Derby on Saturday at the La Plata County Fair. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca

Drivers compete at crumpling each other’s rides across full-size, minicar and pickup categories

behind wheel must be at least 18 for liability reasons

Two-hour wait ‘worth it,’ resident says

events canceled, but 4-H and FFA shows will go on

Tickets on sale now for her performance at La Plata County Fair

92-year old Emma Shock still volunteers at club she help found in the 1950s