Garfield County Fair & Rodeo 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Garfield County Fair Board . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 County Commissioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Demolition Derby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Schedule of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Monster Trucks Insanity Tour . . . . . . . . 33 Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Latino Heritage Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Royalty Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Open Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Garfield County Fair Parade . . . . . . . . . 16 Featured 4-H Members . . . . . . . . . . 47-48 Fair-A-Palooza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Garfield County CSU Extension . . . . . . . 51 2023 Family and Kidz Rodeo . . . . . . . . . 19 2022 4-H/FFA Grand Champions Free Stage Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 & Reserve Grand Champions . . . . . 53-55 PRCA & WPRA Rodeos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Thank You, 2022 Livestock Concert - Chris Janson . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 Show Buyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Special Fair Contests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Garfield County FFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Carnival Returns to the Fair . . . . . . . . . . 28 Thank You, Garfield County Summers of Thunder Car Show . . . . . . 29 Fair Volunteers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Fairgrounds & Events Center . . . . . . . . . 74 BUY TICKETS ONLINE at garfieldcountyfair.com GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR board Levy Burris Donna Marye Duston Harris Klayton Costanzo Kate Lewis Leah Bergener Oliviya Daugherty Eileen Sheets Blair Backen The purpose of the Fair Board is, in collaboration with Garfield County Administration, to ensure the successful promotion, production, and execution of the Fair each year. The Fair Board shall ensure Fair programming is of high quality and that programming improves annually, as needed. Fair programming: • Shall embrace all ages, persons, cultures, and entities within Garfield County • Shall foster a spirit of community values • Shall promote the Western and agricultural heritage and history of Garfield County. 2 - Celebrating 85 Years

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Welcome to the 85th Annual Garfield County Fair and Rodeo The Garfield County Fair and Rodeo great past that make these events what has traditionally honored its roots and they are today. And to our present-day celebrated our western heritage and heroes (especially the fair board) for their agricultural legacy. As we embark on our unending dedication and work. Rodeo up 85th annual event, this holds true in 2023 and let’s have a good one!!!” and we’re also taking a good look forward to our future. Returning this year is the carnival and all the fun and excitement it brings. The Our theme of “Imagine the Future of the hard-working 4-H kids are showing their Fair” is an homage to our storied past livestock and projects, and we can’t wait helping to shape our bright future. Make to see this year’s Open Exhibits offerings. no mistake, great things are coming to the The PRCA ProRodeo and Xtreme Bulls fairgrounds. During this year’s event, we’ll are again kicking up the dust under the be taking suggestions from the public to lights of Rifle, and the demolition derby see what you would like to see at the fair and monster truck shows return as crowd in the coming years. Our community and favorites. our participants are the lifeblood of this venerable event, which is a highlight of The Ranch Rodeo and the Family & Kidz the year in Garfield County, and we want Rodeo are back too, and the Garfield your input! County Fair Board has a couple of other new events to start and end the festivities Country music star Chris Janson takes the this year! Don’t forget all the delicious stage on Friday night. Come out for a night chow being served up on the midway. of spectacular music and you don’t even Makes my mouth water just thinking of it! need to buy him a boat! Rising star Chase Wright gets the party started. Tickets will “For all you home canners, home bakers, sell out fast, so be sure to purchase them and homemakers, we need more of you for what will be a fantastic evening of to get involved and excited about the music. county fair,” added Commissioner John Martin. “Get your talents out on display to “Welcome one and all. Thank you for your help support the future of the fair. I also attendance and participation in our 2023 need more cookies and pies to judge.” Garfield County Fair and Rodeo events,” said Commissioner Mike Samson. “I love Saddle on up and come down to Rifle, July to see good people like you coming to- 23-30, for the Garfield County Fair and gether to celebrate and enjoy each other’s Rodeo, where the past meets the future, company. I really enjoy the comradeship and we all get to enjoy the present. during this time. A special shout out and See you at the fair! acknowledgement to all those from our Mike, John, and Tom 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 3

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2023 Garfield County Fair Events Schedule FridFayr,iJdualyy,7 July 7 1pm South Hall 4-H Shoot - Air Events 8am Sportsman’s Range SatSuArTdUaRyD,AJY,uJlyUL8Y 8 4-H Shoot - Archery 9am Sportsman’s Range SunSdUaNyD, AJuY,lyJ9ULY 9 10am Sportsman’s Range 4-H Shoot - .22 Pistol and Western Heritage 10am Event Hall 4-H Shoot - 12pm Event Hall Muzzleloading and .22 Rifle 1pm Event Hall WWedEnDeNsdESaDy,AJYu, lyJU1L2Y 12 9am Indoor Arena 4-H Fashion Revue 9am Outdoor Arena 4-H Creative Cooks Contest 1pm Outdoor Arena 4-H Cake Decorating Contest 9am Sportsman’s Range FrFidRaIDy,AJYu, lyJU1L4Y 14 9am Outdoor Arena 4-H/FFA English Horse 4-H/FFA English Horse Classes 8am Glenwood Gun Club 4-H/FFA Western Horse Classes 9am Outdoor Arena SaStuArTdUaRyD, AJYu,lyJ1U5LY 15 4-H Shoot - Shotgun 9am Indoor Arena 4-H/FFA Freestyle, Gymkhana SunSdUaNyD, AJYu,lyJ1U6LY 16 4-H Shotgun, Sporting Clays 4-H/FFA Ranch Horse WWedEnDeNsdESaDy,AJYu, lyJU1L9Y 19 4-H Dog Show 6 - Celebrating 85 Years

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2023 Garfield County Fair Events Schedule SatSuArTdUaRy,DJAuYl,y J2U2LYBe2e2r GaBrdeeernGOaprdeenn4Oppmen-110ppmm- 9pm 4-H/FFA General Projects Judging 8am North Hall Premier Exhibitor Contest 8:30am North Hall Fair Kick-Off Parade NEW DATE+TIME! 11am Railroad Avenue Fair-A-Palooza NEW EVENT IN 2023! 12pm Outdoor Arena SunSdUaNyD, AJYu,lyJ2U3LY 23 Model Rocket Launch 8am Parking Lot Poultry Weigh-In 9am Livestock Barn Open Exhibit - Entry Drop-Off 10am-4pm South Hall Robotics Contest 1pm Event Hall Ranch Rodeo 4pm Outdoor Arena MMonOdNaDy,AJYu, lJyU2L4Y 24 Rabbit Weigh-In 7am Livestock Barn Poultry Show 10am Livestock Barn Open Exhibit - Entry Drop-Off 2pm-6pm South Hall TueTsUdEaSyD,AJYu,lyJU25LY 25 8am Livestock Barn Rabbit Show Large Animal Weigh-In 12pm Livestock Barn Open Exhibit Judging 9-4pm South Hall Sponsor Kick-Off BBQ 5:30pm Event Hall Family & Kidz Rodeo 6:30pm Outdoor Arena CARNIVAL WILL BE OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 4PM-11PM 4-H Exhibit Hall Open WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 10am-8pm, North Hall Open Exhibit Hall Open WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY 9am-6pm, South Hall 8 - Celebrating 85 Years

2023 Garfield County Fair Events Schedule CARNIVAL WILL BE OPEN TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 4PM-11PM WeWdnEDesNdEaSyD, AJYu,lyJ2U6LYBB2eeee6rrGGaardrdeennOOpepnen5p5mpm- 1-11p1mpm Swine Show 8am Livestock Barn Ladies Skillet Throwing Contest 4pm Track PRCA Xtreme Bulls & In Memoriam 7pm Outdoor Arena ThuTrHsUdRayS,DJAuYl,y J2U7LYBe2e7r GarBdeeenr GOaprdeenn5Oppme-n151ppmm- 11pm Sheep Show | Goat Show 9am Livestock Barn Commissioners’ Cookie Jar Contest 12:30pm South Hall PRCA ProRodeo & Veteran’s Night 7pm Outdoor Arena CARNIVAL WILL BE OPEN FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 12PM-12AM: FriFdRaIyD, AJYu,lyJ2U8LYB2ee8r GardenBOeepreGnar5dpemn -O1p1e:n305ppmm- 11:30pm Beef Show 9am Livestock Barn Round Robin Showmanship Contest 2pm Livestock Barn Concert 7pm Outdoor Arena Chris Janson & Chase Wright SatSuArTdUaRy,DJAuYl,yJ2U9LYBe2e9r GarBdeeenr OGaprednen12Oppmen-1112:p3m0p- 1m1:30pm Strongest of the Strong Contest 9am Track Summer of Thunder Car Show 10am-2pm Middle School Livestock Sale Buyers BBQ 11:30am Event Hall Livestock Awards Announcement 12:30pm Livestock Barn Jr. Livestock Sale 1pm Livestock Barn Demolition Derby 7pm Outdoor Arena SunSdUaNyD,AJYu,lyJ3U0LYB3e0er GardeBneeOrpGeanrd1e2npOmp-e9np1m2pm- 9pm Open Exhibit - Entry Pick-Up 7am-11am South Hall Livestock Check-Out 9am-11am Livestock Barn 4H/FFA General Project Check-out 10am-1pm North Hall Monster Truck Track Party 12:30pm Outdoor Arena Monster Truck Show 2pm Outdoor Arena Latino Heritage Concert 5pm-10pm Indoor Arena 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 9

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HALL OF FAME Alpine Bank founder and chairman Bob Young honored as 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Hall of Fame Awardee J. Robert “Bob” Young created a deep and wide legacy of personal philanthropy, corporate citizenship and community activism, in concert with the creation of a multi-billion-dollar Colorado business. The synergistic groundswell of his influence and the culture of giving that he created is amplified through the 900 current employees of Alpine Bank, the organization he founded 50 years ago. His influence has had a huge ripple effect: by way of the thousands who worked for the bank in the past decades, the investors, board members and innumerable community members who model their volunteerism and generosity from Bob Young’s inspired example. Bob is fond of saying, “We learned many years ago that the success of our bank is a reflection of the well-being of the communities we serve.” This visionary leader made philanthropy a foundation of Alpine Bank, alongside five core values of the organization that he identified early on: Independence, Community, Compassion, Loyalty and Integrity. “We learned many years From his humble roots—growing up in Kansas as ago that the success of the grandson of a man who was both a Methodist our bank is a reflection minister and a circuit rider on the Silver Plume to of the well-being of the Georgetown route of the Colorado Central Railroad— communities we serve.” Bob started his bank with $200,000 in investor assets and a dream. His first official act, when cutting the ribbon of that very first bank branch in Carbondale, Colorado, was to share his good fortune with the community with a gift of $50 in silver dollars. That was in 1973. Through the Loyalty Debit Card program that Bob supported, Alpine Bank customer-directed grants, sponsorships and gifts to arts, education, community and environmental causes—contributed dime-by-dime by the bank with every customer debit card transaction—have exceeded $16 million since 1997. Now, with nearly 100,000 card users, the program continues to grow at a rapid pace. With Bob Young’s vision and leadership, Alpine Bank is regularly recognized as a philanthropic frontrunner across the state for its community investment. 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 11

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IN MEMORIAM Louis Dodo Louis Dodo, a lifetime rancher on West Elk Creek in New Castle, left this earth on March 13, 2023, and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol. He spent a cou- ple of years “across the pond,” as he used to say, with the US Army in Korea and praised the day he got back to West Elk Creek. He was a long-standing supporter of the 4-H livestock sale and the bygone Catch-it-Heif- er program, and a longtime member of the CCA/Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association. He enjoyed working hard, caring for baby calves, irrigating, and spend- ing time with his family. His strong work ethic was instilled in his children: Kathy, Kristie, and Dominic. They all turned out pretty well. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be greatly missed by all. His legacy of hard work and dedication lives on at West Elk Ranch with his granddaughter, Sabrina, her husband Ryan Lahti, and their two daughters, making them the sixth generation on the ranch. John Frank Nieslanik, Jr. March 15, 1932 – February 9, 2023 John Nieslanik passed away on February 9th at 7:50PM, while listening to the rosary with his loving wife at his home on his ranch in Carbondale, Colora- do. In his final days he was surrounded by his loving family. John was born to John Sr. and Mary Nieslanik on March 15th, 1932 at home in spring valley, Glenwood Springs. He served in the Korean War and was a member of the 5th armored division. He served as a foot soldier on the front line. When discharged, he was a sergeant with honors. After returning home he married Cecile Linda Letey on June 9th, 1956. Together they had four children. John was an honest, hardworking, lover of the land. Always happy, and willing to help others. His faith meant everything to him. He was a staple in Carbondale and the Roaring Fork Valley. He served on many boards and committees, his most recent being senior housing in Carbondale. He and his family have ranched on the east mesa since 1956 to the present. His first loving wife, Cecile, passed away on September 28th, 1994. On March 23rd, 2002, he married Theresa M. Smith. Theresa is truly a saint in the way she took care of our dad, and we are truly grateful to her. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bernard and Bob, sisters, Betty, Beezie, Dorothy, Adeline, and Katie, his step-daughter Melinda Smith. He is survived by his brothers, Paul (Celia), Ray (Elaine), Jim (Sharon), sister Francis Mat- tivi and children, Mark, Marty (Jerilyn), Mike (Lisa), Matt (Heather), stepdaughter Erica Chadwick (Rama) and sons Manaia, Kurai, and Manakurai, 6 grandchildren, Parker (Cara), Johnny, Nate, Maddie, Meg, Kaid, as well as 2 great grandchildren, Colby and Karson. Rest in peace 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 13

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Royalty program Royalty Mission Statement The Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Royalty program is dedicated to providing an oppor- tunity for young women to be spokespersons for the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo, the sport of rodeo, the western way of life and their community of Garfield County. The Royalty program utilizes teamwork, organizational skills, public speaking, community ser- vice, and relationships to prepare participants in becoming future community leaders. Tabor Tiffany, Queen been riding horses for about 5 years now. In this my third year of 4-H, I will be showing My name is Tabor Tiffany, and I am the 2023 swine and poultry. The Fair is the highlight of Queen. I have lived in Garfield County all my the year for me, and I have always wanted life, I am a senior at Rifle High School. I have to be a part of it and the great tradition always had a passion for horses. I started the Royalty program represents. I look taking riding lessons. When I was about forward to being a role model, making 12 years old, I got my first horse, Richie. new memories, meeting new people, and Currently I have 3 horses, Roxy, Denny, and representing Garfield County. Meatloaf. I compete in high school rodeo in barrels, poles, and breakaway roping. I am Elle Garcia, Princess also in 4H and FFA.  When I was younger, I used to look up to the girls in royalty and I My name is Elle Garcia, and I am this wanted to be just like them. I am honored year’s Garfield County Fair and Rodeo to be this year’s Queen and I can’t wait to Princess. I am so excited to be a part of represent Garfield County. I look forward to this amazing experience. I am so stoked to seeing everyone this year. represent our county! I participate in bas- ketball and softball at Rifle High School. Isabella Prough, Jr. Queen I enjoy and have been riding for 12 years now. I show swine and beef in 4-H and this My name is Isabella Prough, and it is my is my 6th year participating in 4-H. I’m so privilege as Jr. Queen to represent the excited to create this amazing bond with western lifestyle and traditions of the amazing people. I can’t wait to see what cowboys and cowgirls who carry on the this year holds. rodeo. I am a 15-year-old freshman and have Royalty Contestant Information Royalty contest try-out dates are November 6 and 13 at the Indoor Arena, 6pm – 8pm at the fairgrounds – Attendance at all dates required. Deadline to apply is October 27, 2023. All forms and information available at http://garfieldcountyfair.com/royalty/ Contact: Duston Harris, [email protected] 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 15

GARFIELD COUNTY FAIR PARADE Saturday, July 22, 11 am One of the most historic events in American history is the local parade. People of all ages enjoy lining up and down the street waiting to see which float is around the corner. Get there early and find a spot along the parade route to enjoy your favorite float. Or better yet, enter your group’s float, classic car or marching band to be part of the parade. Groups or people who participate in the parade can win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in each of five categories: Float | Vehicle | Classic Auto | Marching Unit | Horse Entry two honorable mention awards and the coveted, “Best of the Parade” will be awarded. Parade starts at 11:00 am. Register at coloradorivervalleychamber.com or contact the Chamber at 970-625-2085 Presented By: Sales, Parts & Service berthodmotors.net Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles berthodselect.com 16 - Celebrating 85 Years

FAIR-A-PALOOZA Saturday, July 22, 12 pm A wild, crazy & extravagant party to kick off the Garfield County Fair! Enjoy Shopping, Food Trucks, Demonstrations, and Entertainment including: Bands, Dancing, Comedy, and more… Come join us in the grand stands for the variety show which will highlight local talent from 6pm-8pm. This event was created to bring together all that Garfield County has to offer in one big showcase. event presented by: 12pm-8pm this is a free event to attend follow along for updates! www.facebook.com/people/Fair-A-Palooza/ LOOKING TO Call us today! Your LOCAL mortgage lender! THE RIFLE BRANCH BayEq.com/Rifle 321 East Ave, Rifle, CO 81650 • 970.625.1000 Bay Equity LLC. Equal Housing Opportunity. This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Restrictions may apply. Rates may not be available at time of application. Information and/or data are subject to change without notice. All loans are subject to credit approval. Not all loans or products are available in all states. Bay Equity LLC, 770 Tamalpais Drive, Suite 207, Corte Madera, CA 94925; NMLS ID#76988. Colorado Mortgage Company Registration #76988, Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. NMLS consumer access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org BECH-230411-5.0 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 17

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2023 FAMILY AND KIDZ RODEO This fun filled event brings in all the local cowboys and cowgirls for the Family and Kidz Rodeo. Anyone can compete, and these are free events for the whole family to watch! Registration for Family Rodeo contestants and all Mutton Busters: 4:00pm - 5:30pm in front of the Fair Grounds Office Rodeo line-up starts at 6:30pm Order of Events, Tuesday 7/25 Rodeos will run simuntaneously Family Rodeo will run in the main arena, Kidz Rodeo will run on the track FAMILY RODEO All Mutton KIDZ RODEO Dally Ribbon Roping Busters must weigh 50 lbs Round 1 Mutton Bustin’ $25 / team or less. Entries will be limited $15 / entry Family Team Roping to the first 50 participants. Kidz Boot Scramble $25 / team Limit “one FREE ages 4-7yrs & 8-12yrs Rescue Race roll” per rider. One parent/ Stick Horse Flag Race $15 / entry guardian per FREE ages 3-12yrs Barrel Racing child at the chute. Round 2 Mutton Bustin’ $15 / entry $15 / entry ages: Calf Scramble 10 and under 11-17 FREE ages 8-12yrs 18 and older Ram Scramble Raw Hide Race FREE ages 4-7yrs $15 / entry Sponsor: Arbany Cattle Company & Livestock Not our first rodeo. You can count on our grit and expert advice in water law, real estate, litigation and business matters. Serving our communities for over 70 years. balcombgreen.com | 970.945.6546 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 19

FREE STAGE CONCERTS Wednesday, July 26 through Saturday, July 29 about 9 pm The Free Stage Concerts return to the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo for 2023. These free events start at the conclusion of our ticketed events on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, usually around 9:00 PM or so. This year the Free Stage will be located Doo-Wah Riders between the Grandstands and the Indoor Arena. This year’s lineup features popular homegrown talent with A Band Called Alexis, The Mixx, and more! Also, we are happy to welcome the Doo-Wah Riders and their fun and exciting brand of country, with a unique, original sound all the way from California! They define their music as “high energy country with a cajun twist.” Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic, contemporary, and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go. A Band Called Alexis The Mixx 2023 National Sheepdog Finals September 27 - October 1, 2023 If you would like to sponsor this event or volunteer please contact us. We would love to hear from you. Food & Craft Fair • Top Chefs For The Lamb Cook-Off & The Ever Popular Doggie Demo’s To Learn More: carbondalesheepdogfinals.com 20 - Celebrating 85 Years

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PRCA & WPRA Rodeos Gates open at 5PM both nights PRCA Xtreme Bulls PRCA ProRodeo Wednesday, July 26th, 7pm Thursday, July 27th, 7pm The Garfield County Fair welcomes the The Professional Rodeo Cowboys return of the Professional Rodeo Cow- Association (PRCA) and the Woman’s Pro boys Association (PRCA) Xtreme Bulls Rodeo Association (WPRA) return with their competition on Bull riding is America’s ProRodeo compeition in conjunction with original extreme sport, and this year’s Veteran’s Night at the Fair. Events include events feature nationally ranked bulls and bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull highly talented professional rodeo riding, steer wrestling, team roping, cowboys. You won’t want to miss the tie-down roping, and barrel racing. You’ll toughest sport on dirt! also get to see the Mutton Bustin’ Finale with the top five girls and top five boys from Tuesday’s Kidz Rodeo. With over 40 years of professional Rodeo Experience, Bailey Pro Rodeo is the stock contractor for both PRCA events at the Garfield County Fair. In order to provide the rodeo athletes and spectators with the best event possible, Bailey meets the PRCA’s high standards for both excellence in rodeo stock performance and humane care and treatment of the animals. Both events are sponsored by Coors and Boot Barn. SILT rIFLe F 9am To 9pm – monday Thru ThurSday 9am To 9pm – Sunday Thru ThurSday 9am To CLoSe – FrIday and SaTurday 9am To CLoSe – FrIday and SaTurday H 22 - Celebrating 85 Years

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CONCERt - Chris Janson Friday, July 28, 7pm Country music star and Grand Ole Opry member brings electrifying show to Rifle One of country music’s brightest stars has A passionate outdoorsman and conserva- his sights set on the Garfield County Fair- tionist, Janson was recently honored with grounds in Rifle. Chris Janson is headlining the “Fisherman’s Best Friend” award from the 85th annual Garfield County Fair and Bass Pro Shops for his conservation efforts Rodeo concert on Friday, July 28, and the and promotion of the outdoor lifestyle. doors open at 5 p.m. Kicking off the show is His signature black Bass Pro Shops hat has Nashville country music artist Chase Wright. raised nearly $1 million for conservation A master-class songwriter, entertainer, mu- and Janson has also earned a Tennessee sician, vocalist, and member of the Grand Wildlife Federation (TNWF) award. Old Opry, Rolling Stone has called Janson “a live legacy in the making.” His multi-plat- inum hit “Buy Me a Boat” sailed to No. 1 on the iTunes chart and has sold more than 3 million downloads. His new single “All I Need is You” is a favorite on country music radio and smash hits “Done,” “Fix a Drink,” “Good Vibes,” and “Drunk Girl” are certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His songwriting talents have led to collabo- rations with fellow country stars including Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Blake Shelton, Hank Williams Jr., Travis Tritt, Justin Moore, LOCASH, Joe Nichols, and more. 24 - Celebrating 85 Years

Wright’s career hit the Concert seating chart ground running Order tickets online now at: Just a few years ago, Chase Wright www.garfieldcountyfair.com was a freshman track star at DePauw University in Indiana. While at school, For more information he picked up the guitar and didn’t look back. Wright’s freewheeling approach, energetic style, and inspiring songwrit- ing have carved out a path to success for the 25-year-old rising star. Wright’s heartfelt wedding anthem “Never Loved Before,” is sprinting its way up the charts, on the heels of his hit singles, “Wish You’d Miss Me” and “Hurt No More.” His country grooves are sure to get you up on your feet and dancing. Tickets on sale now Tickets go on sale Friday, May 26, at 9 a.m. at garfieldcountyfair.com. The show will sell out fast, so make sure to pick up your tickets and witness Janson’s unique “heart-on-the-four- wheeler” songwriting and charismatic live performance right here in Rifle, Colorado. Welcome to the Fair! 99.1 Glenwood Springs 99.5 Rifle / Silt 103.7 New Castle / Silt 95.9 Carbondale 102.3 Redstone 105.5 Old Snowmass 97.1 Thomasville kmts.com 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 25

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special family contests Strongman Competition BACK FOR A 6TH YEAR! “Strongest Of The Strong” — Strongman Competition, Event for Men and Women! Raising Money for BRENT’S PLACE “for our kids with cancer a home for families.” Free for spectators, great for the whole family! Outdoor Arena Track All Competitors Contact: Greg Orosz 970-309-9598 or email [email protected] Registration Forms and Waivers at garfieldcountyfair.com Skillet Toss LADIES SKILLET THROWING CONTEST – Wednesday, July 26, 4:00 pm - Outdoor arena track The winner gets a $100 gift card! No husbands will be injured in this contest. Schedule subject to change. Open to the Public. Show up and throw it! Saturday, July 29th | 9:00 am at the Outdoor Arena Track Proud supporters of the Garfield County Fair 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 27

CARNIVAL returns to the fair! Tuesday, July 25 - Saturday, July 29 The Garfield County Fair Board is proud to present Brown’s Amusements as our carnival provider. Based in Arizona, Sherry and Danny Brown have decades of experience and bring an award-winning operation back to Rifle for our Fair. The Browns strive to maintain the best possible midway anywhere and thoroughly inspect every ride at each event, while also providing their professional staff with plenty of training. Brown’s Amusements plans to operate from Tuesday, July 25, through Saturday, July 29, on the midway behind the grandstands. Day pass wristbands can be purchased on site at the carnival for hours of fun at the Fair. Let’s get out there and enjoy the return of carnival! https://brownsamusements.com/ For more information 28 - Celebrating 85 Years

Summer of thunder Car Show Saturday, July 29, 10 am - 2pm The storied tradition continues with the 15th annual Summer of Thunder car show. You can see these fantastic restored and well-preserved vehicles up close at: Rifle Middle School, 850 Railroad Ave. The show and judging take place at the Early entry is $20 and school athletic field. entry the day of is $25. The Summer of Thunder car show Entry forms may be found at: is free to viewers, and the owners www.garfieldcountyfair. are on hand to talk about their com/schedule/car-show/ prized possessions. by June 25, 2023 The Summer of Thunder Car Show is brought to you by: For more information Alpine Bank Microplastics Bank of Colorado Western Slope Trailers Alpine Tires Micro Solutions Crabtree’s Auto Body Wing Nutz Big O Tires Rib City Grill-Rifle Kum & Go GWS Ford AutoZone O’Reilly/Checker Auto Parts Rifle Truck and Trailer Rifle NAPA Columbine Ford Dickey’s BBQ Mountain Chevrolet Order Up Restaurant Berthod Motors Tequilas restaurant Sonic Charcoal Burger 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 29

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4-H/FFA Livestock Sale Saturday, July 29, 2023, 1 pm For Donation You can donate the meat from your Why Support the Sale? purchase to one or more nonprofit The Garfield County Fair Junior Livestock Sale organizations. You may also donate the is the culmination to the year’s work for 4-H processing fees or arrange for the recipient and FFA members. They have spent months to pay them. selecting, training, and feeding their animals in preparation for the fair. The sale provides Add-Ons youth with funds to begin the next year’s Add-ons are a great way to support a projects. Many of these youth save these specific youth if you are unable to purchase funds for college too. You’ll be supporting an animal. Add-ons are a flat fee, large a program that emphasizes involvement in or small. Add-on money is added on top projects that teach strong values, leadership of the sale price. You do not need to be and community involvement. a registered buyer. Add-ons can be done • Buyers are invited to a ticketed barbeque during the sale or at the completion. For more information, please contact the in their honor starting at 11:30 am, Garfield County Extension Office at Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the fairgrounds 970-625-3969. Event Hall • Buyers receive recognition in print media • Buyers will receive a color photo of their purchase with the 4-H/FFA member Livestock Sale Participation Individuals may obtain top-quality beef, pork, lamb, goat, rabbit, and poultry to enjoy all year long. You pay the total sales price bid at the time of the sale. You will need to designate where and how you want the animal processed. Bid price does not include processing. Split Buying If a whole animal is too much, you may split the sale with one or more people. Buy Back Buyers not wanting to keep their purchased animal pay the difference between the final bid price and the Buy Back price listed in the Sale Program. 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 31

demolition derby Saturday, July 29, 7 pm Gates open at 5:00 PM, event starts at 7:00PM The Garfield County Fair welcomes the return of our ever popular Demolition Derby! Travis Tiffany and Motorworx bring back all the smashing, crashing, and bashing that we’ve come to expect at this exciting event. The goal of the derby is simple: the last operating vehicle wins. Vehicles are equipped with seat belts, rollover bars and cages inside to protect the drivers. Come on out and cheer on these brave drivers as they and their vehicles give it their all. This event always sells out, so be sure to get your tickets in advance! For entry forms, rules, and more information, visit our website or contact Travis at 970-618-9406 or [email protected]. For more information 32 - Celebrating 85 Years

Monster Truck Insanity Tour Sunday, July 30, 2 pm Gates open at Noon, event starts at 2:00 PM Track party starts at 12:30 PM Live a Little Entertainment Group returns with their exciting Monster Truck Insanity Tour at the Garfield County Fair & Rodeo with FOUR trucks for 2023! Don’t miss out as these amazing machines battle it out in a skills shootout, battle brackets, and freestyle competitions. The drivers are amped up and ready for a throwdown in their big rigs! A tough truck shootout, pre-show party, giveaways, and ride truck opportunity are also planned, so check our website for the latest information. For more information Preferred Limousine & Valet Service Based at Rifle Garfield County Airport we provide safe and reliable luxury transportation 24 hours a day to Aspen. Indoor heated garages, detailing, fueling, and returning of client vehicles. 970-379-2259 | www.preferredlimo.com 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 33

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LATINO HERITAGE CONCERT Sunday, July 30, 5:00 pm Hernandez Promotions returns to the Fairgrounds for our First Annual Latino Heritage Concert to close out the 2023 Fair on Sunday, July 30, at 5:00 PM. The concert will feature three area bands showcasing regional Mexican music styles. The ever-popular Cojunto Revelacion headlines this exciting concert, with opening acts Tres de Oros and Prohibidos de la Sierra. All are welcome to enjoy food, music, and dancing at this family event! 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 35

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FEATURED 4-H MEMBERS Scarlett Carney “The hardest part of show heifers is when you have to turn them out when you’re done Working with heifers a labor of love showing them,” Scarlett’s mom, Andrea, Anyone who has lived on a ranch knows it added. “You want to keep feeding them. You involves lots of hard work, but for Scarlett love them and it’s hard to do.” Carney, getting up before the sun rises and Of her many accolades, a select few she’s tending to her animals is a labor of love. The most proud of include her Junior Nationals 17-year-old Carbondalian has participated in class win in Grand Island, Neb.; a class win 4-H for nine years and her skill and determi- in Kansas City with her heifer, Petunia; her nation have earned her a bevy of honors. Reserve Junior Heifer calf division champion The Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Reno, Nev.; and most recently, a Reserve (CRMS) student started out in 4-H showing division title with heifer Nora at the National chickens and heifers, before turning her Western Stock Show in Denver in January. attention to horses. Scarlett has continued She added that her favorite show was the showing cattle (Angus and Herefords) and added show Northern International Livestock Exhibition pigs to her menagerie. Her in Billings, Mont., this past October. brother came up in 4-H Scarlett said she’s been on an upward trend showing cattle and swine in showing since she first found success with and also showed reined Fiona and Petunia and wants to keep the cow horses, stoking her in- momentum going with Nora and Roxy. At the terest, and she’s embraced Garfield County Fair and Rodeo, she’s also the effort it takes to excel. won grand champion swine twice, reserve “I really love the work champion swine once, and reserve champi- aspect; there are so many on beef. people who show at such a “I’ve shown pigs and been very successful at high level that hire others it, but I really love showing heifers,” Scarlett to do the work,” Scarlett said. “Pigs are a lot of fun, but the heifers said. “I’ve been able to be definitely have a special place in my heart. successful and do my own There’s something special about getting a work, so that has been re- heifer ready for a show.” ally rewarding. Going in the show barn every Scarlett said she enjoys seeing friends at day and spending four to five hours working the fair and mentoring youth who are just is peaceful. It’s my happy place.” getting into showing and plans to show her She proudly displays her ribbons as a testa- animals through college. Scarlett is mulling ment to her dedication to showing animals. her options for a career, but regardless of Scarlett won her class at Junior Nationals a what she decides to pursue, her strong work few years ago with her heifer, Fiona, and that ethic and drive have her set up for success. taste of success has driven her since. “I really like helping new people at fair and “The trophies and purple ribbons are only love talking to the little kids,” Scarlett added. part of it, there’s a lot of work that goes in and it’s very fulfilling,” she said. “Junior Nationals is such a large stage for cattle showing. There are roughly 2,000 heifers there and it’s divided into around 50 classes, and 20 to 25 heifers in each class.” She said a very endearing part of the work is the natural affinity you develop with the animals. “You spend so much time with them, there’s no way you can’t feel a sense of friendship toward the animals,” Scarlett said. “Ideally, you’re taking a cow and turning them into a show heifer, and they’re only a show heifer for one year of their lives and then they’re a cow again and need to reproduce.” 2023 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo - 47

FEATURED 4-H MEMBERS Gracin Casaus I won reserve grand champion in my class (midweight) with my goat.” Gracin Casaus is wild about 4-H He picked up the .22 competitively to hone Silt’s Gracin Casaus feels most at home his skills and be a more proficient hunter. when he’s enjoying the outdoors and “I wanted to get better at shooting my gun, working with animals. The 13-year-old so I joined with my .22,” Gracin said. “My Riverside Middle School student is enjoy- friends were doing archery, so I decided to ing his fifth year in 4-H and has earned give that a try, too.” accolades for his show animals and is well When he’s not at school or tending to his on his way to becoming an accomplished animals, Gracin likes to go camping and hunter. stay at the family cabin. Gracin shows goats and pigs in 4-H and “I like my dirt bike, too,” he said proudly. has taken up both archery and .22 rifle for He plans to put his outdoors skills and love shooting sports. of wildlife to good use when his career “This is my second year of goats and my takes off. fifth year of showing pigs,” he said. “I also “I’d like to be a Colorado Parks and Wildlife started archery and .22 rifle this year.” officer,” he said. Gracin’s mom, Kasie, grew up in 4-H and Gracin added that besides showing an- he thought it sounded interesting and fun, imals at the Garfield County Fair and so he joined. He really enjoys working with Rodeo, another aspect he truly enjoys is his pigs, Minnie and Mouse, and goats, Ted working with others. and Trixie. “I like helping people,” he said. “The pigs really have a good personality,” he said. “In the second year of showing pigs I won grand champion, and last year Rifle Fireside Lanes is 6 Beers on Tap proud to support Garfield Call for Open Bowling Hours Country Fair and its participants. 12 Lanes | Newly Remodeled Pool Tables & Arcade 48 - Celebrating 85 Years Private Parties | Happy Hour - 5-7pm 970.625.2231 23 HWY 325 | Rifle Under New Ownership

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