2025 Information
The Open and Junior Dairy Cattle shows will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025. Both Heifer and Cow shows will take place on Friday, August 29th.
Exhibitors should read and be familiar with all show requirements.
Due to continued cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza in the State of Colorado, the Colorado State Veterinarian has issued testing requirements for transporting and showing of all Dairy Cattle. Please read the guidance below so you will be informed prior to coming to the Colorado State Fair with your cattle.
Lactating dairy cattle must have a negative test for Influenza A within 7 days prior to movement. The lactation status and negative test results must be recorded on the CVI.
For testing information please visit the CDA HPAI in Dairy Cattle webpage or the USDA Premovement Testing Guidelines.
The Colorado State Fair will continue to monitor the directive from the Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office regarding the H5N1 Avian Influenza in Dairy Cattle and will update this website as information is received.
The Colorado State Fair currently does not have a fair time bedding supplier so exhibitors should plan on bringing their own bedding. Should this change, information will be posted on the website.
