This fair is a grand celebration of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in Ignacio, Colorado. Held since 1920, the excitement of gathering as a tribe and sharing traditions, food, and camaraderie has always been a highlight each autumn.
Everyone is welcome to the Sky Ute Fairgrounds in Ignacio. The festivities happen the second weekend of September, meaning this year’s will take place TBD 2025 (last event: Friday to Sunday, September 13th to 15th, 2024).
Exhibits
- Agriculture | Livestock
- Homemaking | Baking | Arts & Crafts
Competitions
- Kids Games | Chicken Pull | Tug-O-War
- Duck Race | Grease Pole | Horseshoes
- Jalapeño Eating | Best Painted Horse
- Drum Contest | Apparel
Events
- Powwow | Royalty Crowning | Parade
- Handgame | Concert | Fireworks
Need a place to stay? Aside from a casino resort, there are no other accommodations in town. Drive 30 minutes northwest to Durango to find the best hotel options for your trip.
Details
Address: Southern Ute Indian Reservation, Sky Ute Fairgrounds, 200 CO-151, Ignacio, CO 81137
Date: TBD 2025 (last event: Friday – Sunday, September 13 – 15, 2024)
Admission: Free