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Maybe you’ve heard about it: The buzz has been slowly growing over time. But what exactly is this Denver County Fair people are clucking and waving around their feathers about? Well, that’s not an easy question to answer, since chances are pretty good there’s never been anything quite like it before, anywhere, and let it suffice to say, it’s not, as the slogan goes, “your grandmother’s county fair.” At its root, it’s really just a big, gushing, love-crazed, emphatic poem to the city of Denver: its trends, its land-locked cultural aura and most especially, its people — the folks who toil to make this a special, if underappreciated, place.
Fair masterminds Dana Cain and Tracy Weil know we’re an esoteric breed here and made no bones about tailoring their programming to make us happy. They also note that if you’re going to enter your ten-pound tomato or that potato in the shape of Jesus Christ in a contest, now’s the time to do it, before the July 18 cut-off date. So, forthwith — a preview of all that’s in store, a mere month from now at the National Western Complex, on July 28 through 31:
The fair’s structure will basically comprise a series of Denver-centric pavilions, each of which will include its own set of specific vendors and events:
Don’t forget these special events and attractions:
Freak Show: No pussyfooting. This is the real thing, and spooky pavilion manager Mythica von Griffyn will ensure much weirdness. Featuring a tribute to Mike the Headless Chicken!
Carnival: Outdoor rides and midway games, hosted by hosted by Crabtree Amusements.
Yellow Designs Stunt Team Bike Rodeo
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Andrew Novick’s Xtreme Pancake Breakfast: The community pancake breakfast, as only Mr. Novick can flip one.
Speed Texting Contest: One of many wacky live competitions you can drop in and enter on the spot. Limber your thumbs!
93.3 Local Music Stage: Live music includes everything from the Groove Hawgs and School of Rock to an awesome B-52s tribute band, but this showcase is strictly local. Come give these homies a hand!
And there is so very much more: For the complete schedule, advance tickets and entry registration visit the Denver County Fair website. Bawk!
