Every May, the Garfield County Fairgrounds hosts the annual Rifle Rendezvous Festival. It’s a weekend-long celebration of Western-style fun, with bull riding, a car show, a carnival, live music, and a plethora of vendors.
2026 marks its 30th year, taking place Thursday to Sunday, May 14th to 17th, 2026. The event is typically held at the fairgrounds in Rifle, Colorado.
Previous events included:
- Car show
- Carnival
- Bull riding
- Live music
- Vendors
- Worship services on Sunday morning
- ATV, dirt bike, and side-by-side races
- Other entertainment includes dance performances and a beard contest
- Food drive benefiting the local Lift Up and Rifle Animal Shelter on Sunday
Come by for free family-friendly entertainment. Enjoy live music and vendors. Carnival attractions and games are set up by Brown’s Amusement. Check the official website below for all the information and the schedule of events.
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Details
Address: Garfield County Fairgrounds | 1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650
Dates: Thursday-Sunday, May 14-17, 2026
Cost: Free admission
Website: facebook.com/riflerendezvous