{"id":3025,"date":"2026-06-30T13:34:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=3025"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T13:34:39","slug":"120-years-of-fun-why-this-years-arapahoe-county-fair-is-making-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=3025","title":{"rendered":"120 Years of Fun: Why This Year\u2019s Arapahoe County Fair is Making History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>This summer, the\u00a0Arapahoe County Fair\u00a0is celebrating a massive milestone. When the gates open in Aurora from July 23 to July 26, 2026, it will mark exactly 120 years of local tradition. But that is not the only reason this year\u2019s event is so special. Get your pre-sale tickets now at\u00a0https:\/\/www.arapahoecountyfair.com\/p\/tickets.<\/p>\n<h2>A Triple Birthday Party<\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 fair falls during a historic alignment of anniversaries. Along with the fair\u2019s\u00a0<strong>120th year<\/strong>, Colorado is celebrating its\u00a0<strong>150th birthday<\/strong>, and the United States is marking its\u00a0<strong>250th birthday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>What started in 1906 as a small gathering for local farmers to show off their crops has survived world wars, economic shifts, and massive city growth. Today, it stands as Aurora\u2019s oldest and most beloved summer tradition.<\/p>\n<h2>History Meets the Future<\/h2>\n<p>To honor this triple milestone, the fairgrounds will feature unique events you can only experience in 2026:<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Moments That Made US:<\/strong>\u00a0Walk through a special exhibition that explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence. The display is adapted from the acclaimed\u00a0<em>Moments That Made US<\/em>\u00a0exhibition created by History Colorado and currently on view at the History Colorado Center in Denver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free Drone Shows:<\/strong>\u00a0The Friday and Saturday night drone light displays will feature high-tech, customized tributes to Colorado\u2019s and America\u2019s historic birthdays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>120<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong><strong>\u00a0Anniversary Display:<\/strong>\u00a0This year\u2019s \u00a0Public Competitions will offer ribbons for a new exhibit class celebrating the Fair\u2019s 120th Anniversary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>120 Free Things To Do:<\/strong>\u00a0The ultimate list of free fair activities for everyone once you get through the gates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Be Part of the Story<\/h2>\n<p>While the rides are faster and the lights are brighter than they were back in 1906, the heart of the fair remains the same: celebrating community. By stepping through the gates this July, Aurora families aren\u2019t just enjoying a weekend out, they are becoming a part of Colorado history.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=3019\">Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=3021\">3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/denvermovingchronicle.com\/?p=3023\">The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump\u2019s power to be decided<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This summer, the\u00a0Arapahoe County Fair\u00a0is celebrating a massive milestone. When the gates open in Aurora from July 23 to July 26, 2026, it will mark exactly 120 years of local tradition. 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