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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. This year's theme is "Harnessing Chaos"

For other Fair & Rodeo events organized by Los Alamos County, view the full schedule:

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. 

This year's schedule is yet to be announced. View last year's schedule here:

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FAIR & RODEO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2022 

 

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

lasheriffsposse@gmail.com

RODEO ADMISSION PRICES:

  • 2 & under - FREE

  • Youth (3-17) & Seniors (60+) - $5

  • Adults (18-59) - $10

  • 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

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