County Fair & Rodeo Parade
Crowds gather along Central Avenue to watch this hometown parade, a highlight of Los Alamos County’s Fair and Rodeo weekend. The parade, led by the Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District programs, brings locals and visitors to downtown Los Alamos to celebrate the western roots of the community.
Register for the 2022 Fair & Rodeo Parade HERE. This year’s theme is "Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights."
For other Fair & Rodeo events organized by Los Alamos County, view the full schedule (posted here soon for 2022):
FAIR & RODEO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, August 12, 2022
8:00am
Pool Tournament - Betty Ehart Senior Center
4:00-5:00pm
County Fair Exhibits - Handicapped Viewing, Mesa Public Library
5:00pm-8:00pm
County Fair Exhibits - General Public Viewing, Mesa Public Library
6:00pm-10:00pm
Friday Night Summer Concert Series - Sim Balkey, Ashley Pond Park
Saturday, August 13, 2022
9:00am-3:00pm
Festival & Fair, Ashley Pond Park
9am-11am Pie Baking Contest Entry Submissions; 11am-12pm Contest Judging, Ashley Pond Park
9:00am-3:00pm
Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, Fuller Lodge East Lawn
9:00am-3:00pm
Los Alamos Youth Film Intensive Rolling Premier, on the hour, Fuller Lodge
10:00am
County Fair Parade, with 2022 theme: “Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights” – Central Avenue
10:00am-3:00pm
County Fair Exhibits, Mesa Public Library
2:00pm-5:00pm
County Rodeo (including a Watermelon Eating Contest!), Brewer Arena - North Mesa
5:00pm-9:00pm
Cowboy Dinner & Dance, Los Alamos Sheriff's Posse Lodge (650 North Road)
Dinner served 5pm-7pm, Dance 7pm-9pm
Sunday, August 14, 2022
9:00am-12:00pm
Stroll the Stables, North Mesa Stables
Come explore the stables and visit the residents there! Experience this popular event with the whole family. Get up close and personal with horses, llamas, goats, a miniature donkey, chickens and turkeys. Kids will receive Stroll the Stable Passports (9am-11am) provided by the Lujan Homestead Cabin to document their journey and earn stamps. Enjoy pony painting and learning about everything western. Make sure to get your wild west family photos while you are here! Learn about farm and ranching life and the history of the area.
1:00pm-5:00pm
County Rodeo (including a Watermelon Eating Contest!), Brewer Arena - North Mesa
CONTACTS
For questions about the Rodeo, Vendors at Ashley Pond Park and Music:
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
505-662-8170
For questions related to the Parade:
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District
505-661-4844
For questions related to Exhibits:
Cooperative Extension Office
505-662-2656
For questions related to the Arts & Crafts Fair:
Fuller Lodge Art Center
505-662-1635
For questions related to the Cowboy Dinner & Dance:
Geoff Brown
505-500-2719
RODEO ADMISSION PRICES:
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2 & under - FREE
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Youth (3-17) & Seniors (60+) - $5
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Adults (18-59) - $10
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Family of 4 - $25
Participant Gate / Entrance:
San Ildefonso Road to the South Entrance to Brewer Arena
Parking is outside of the Stables
Spectator Parking / Entrance:
San Ildefonso Road to the South Entrance to Brewer Arena
Parking is outside of the Stables
Stable Entrance:
San Ildefonso Road to the South Entrance to Stable Area
Enter through the yellow gates
County Fair & Rodeo Parade
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact Jacquelyn Connolly at 505-661-4844 or jacquelyn@losalamos.org
