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Colorado State Fair

The Colorado State Fair is an annual event held in Pueblo, Colorado, starting in late August. It has been a tradition since its inception on October 9, 1872. The fair serves as a celebration of Colorado's agriculture, industry, and culture, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment for all ages. It is a significant event in the state, drawing crowds and showcasing the best of Colorado's communities.

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1917: Fair cancellation due to World War I

In 1917, the Colorado State Fair was cancelled due to World War I.

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2011: Grand champion goat disqualified

In 2011, the grand champion goat shown by Colorado State University student Maggie Weinroth was disqualified after testing positive for ractopamine.

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March 2012: Weinroth family wins appeal

In March 2012, the Weinroth family won their appeal against the Colorado State Fair after their goat was disqualified in 2011. They claimed the goat ingested a foreign feed mixture before the fair.

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2014: Deficits reported

In 2014, the Colorado State Fair was experiencing deficits averaging $4 million per year.

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2018: Deficits reported

In 2018, the Colorado State Fair was experiencing deficits averaging $4 million per year.

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November 2019: Colorado State Fair audited

In November 2019, an audit by the Colorado General Assembly revealed the Colorado State Fair had been losing money for 21 consecutive years.

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2020: Drive-thru fair food and limited exhibitions

In 2020, the Colorado State Fair featured drive-thru food service and limited exhibitions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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